Engagement-ring spending drops slightly
Spending on engagement rings in 2020 was only moderately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as increased disposable income boosted consumers’ budgets, according to a survey by The Knot.
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The 6 BIPOC designers chosen for NDC’s emerging designer initiative
In January, the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and fine jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz announced the formation of the Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative, a program created to remove barriers to entry to diamond suppliers, industry education, and resources, while providing ongoing mentorship to BIPOC jewelry designers.
GIA backlog raising concerns for manufacturers
Customers of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) are experiencing severe delays to grading submissions, creating worries about inventory management, Rapaport News has learned.
Strong comeback of the diamond industry
The diamond industry, which bounced off the bottom in July and August last year, received a strong support from the strong holiday jewellery sales, and in 2021, it is ready to compete in the growth rates with other beneficiaries of the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indian diamond industry: Looking forward
Lately, the Indian diamond industry, on the whole, had been reeling with the effects of the implementation of GST and demonetization with several diamond polishers losing their jobs.
Cross-membership partnership between the RJC and WDC—exclusive interview with Elodie Daguzan, WDC Executive Director
On Tuesday, March 16, the Responsible Jewellery Council and the World Diamond Council announced their cross-membership partnership. A new and innovative collaboration project, whereby the two leading diamond and jewelry industry organizations are joining forces to further the development of more responsible and ethical business practices throughout our industry’s value chain. Elodie Daguzan, Executive Director […]
Natural and Synthetic Diamonds – Terminology, what is the state of play?
On the occasion of the release, on March 9, of the new CIBJO website on the terminology that should be used for natural and synthetic diamonds, we wanted to take another look at the issue…
WDC and RJC enter cross-membership partnership to increase knowledge-sharing and impact on lives and livelihoods throughout the jewellery supply chain
Joint press release by World Diamond Council and Responsible Jewellery Council – The World Diamond Council (WDC) and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have entered into a cross-membership partnership and signed mutual codes of conduct.
How to market across generations
To reach different age groups, jewelers need to embrace multichannel advertising with targeted messaging.
Let’s talk about conflict
The discussion surrounding conflict diamonds has evolved. Frustrated by the failure of the Kimberley Process (KP) to address today’s broader ethical challenges, the trade has developed several programs to compensate.
Harry Winston open to offers on ‘The Pink Legacy’
Harry Winston celebrated what would have been its founder’s 125th birthday in style.
Lulo mine yields third diamond over 100ct. this year
Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered yet another large rough stone as its African mines continue to produce high-value diamonds.