De Beers’ Other Plans: Expanded Retail, New Polished Division

When De Beers executives laid out their turnaround strategy last week at JCK Las Vegas, they didn’t talk much about their plans for a new polished...

June 7 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup (Vegas Recovery Edition)

This week: Why is gold up but diamonds are down? Shaun Leane goes into administration. And what’s the most expensive piece of movie jewelry ever...

The Newest Lab-Grown Diamond Group Plans to Sell $5 Grading Reports

Trade groups for the lab-grown diamond business have a bad track record. The International Grown Diamond Association version 2.0 has seemingly packed...

Interview With Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi

At the JCK show in Las Vegas, Botswana’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, sat for an interview with JCK news director Rob Bates (more…)

June 1 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup (In the Midst of the Madness Edition)

This week: BHP and Anglo aren’t getting hitched. Zales undergoes a brand refresh. And someone stole all of Britney Spears’ jewelry. All...

May 24 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

See you next week in Vegas! I'll be hosting a seminar titled "Security 101: Rising Risks and Preventive Measures" on Thursday, May 30, at 2 p.m., in...

Where Does De Beers Go From Here?

Having experienced various acquisitions and restructurings at places where I've worked, I have considerable sympathy for De Beers’ 20,000 employees...

May 17 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Jewelry advertised with AI. How Rolex became king. And a Harvard law professor on "engagement ring laws." All below.   Anglo...

May 10 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Hi, I hope you all heard the podcast we released this week with De Beers CEO Al Cook. I also appeared on Paul Zimnisky’s podcast a few weeks ago,...

May 3 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: China’s fake gold problem. Luxury brands look to conquer Hollywood. And why employees don’t like Nordstorm’s return policy. All...