5 Statement Styles That Say It Better In Platinum
In the spring of 2023, Lauren Harwell Godfrey joined a group of jewelry designers on a trip to Bostwana, where they toured De Beers’ main diamond...
Kimberley Process Lifts Embargo on Central African Republic
After 11 years, the Kimberley Process (KP) has lifted its embargo on diamonds from the Central African Republic (CAR). (more…)
Sell More by Using These Fun Facts With Clients
Fun facts are pieces of useful information that go beyond nickel knowledge. They are intended as edutainment—stimulating conversation that teaches...
De Beers, Botswana Hope to Sign New Contract Soon
De Beers and Anglo American executives met today with Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, and both sides expressed optimism that they would soon...
Varda Shine Steps Down as Petra Chair
Former De Beers exec Varda Shine has resigned as chair of Petra Diamonds and will no longer serve on the company's board. (more…)
High Contrast Engagement Rings for the Bi(color)-Curious
In the watch world, two-tone typically refers to the combination of yellow gold and steel, while in jewelry, the term usually means the pairing of...
Train Your Sales Associates To Sell Platinum In No Time
When Kevin Reilly, senior vice president of Platinum Guild International (PGI) USA, joined the organization in 2006, sales training was a much more...
New Fund Planned to Drive Natural Diamond Demand
Diamond business leaders meeting at today’s Dubai Diamond Conference agreed to establish an industrywide fund to support category marketing for...
Brilliant Earth Ramps Up Showrooms, Sees Sales Fell 13%
Brilliant Earth reported that sales dropped 13% in the third quarter, as the e-tailer proceeds with an expansion to 40 showrooms by the end of the...
5 Platinum Earrings That Are Worth The Weight
Gold has heft—that’s one of the things people love most about it—but platinum is heftier: 60% heavier than 14k gold, and 40% heavier than 18k...
Martin Katz on the Perfection of Paraiba Set in Platinum
When the red carpet jeweler Martin Katz designs high jewelry featuring paraiba tourmaline, one of his favorite gems, it only makes sense to use a...