Ex–De Beers Chair Cutifani to Advise Diamond Standard
Mark Cutifani, the former chairman of De Beers Group and CEO of Anglo American, has joined Diamond Standard’s board of advisers. (more…)
Brooches and Diamonds Made SAG Awards a Show to Watch
Statement earrings, diamond-studded brooches on men, and bold color as far as the eye could see: (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...
Anglo American Writes Down De Beers’ Value by $1.6 Billion
As part of its annual financial results, Anglo American wrote down De Beers’ book value by $1.6 billion, principally relating to goodwill (brand...
GIA Opens Dubai Lab, Expands Verification Services
On Feb. 19, GIA opened its first lab in Dubai, at Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). (more…)
U.S. Still Has No Rules for March 1 Diamond Sanctions
As of March 1, the United States will prohibit rough and polished diamonds that were mined in Russia and weigh one carat or more from entering the...
Lucara Signs New 10-Year Deal With HB Antwerp
Less than six months after Lucara Diamond Corp. severed its 10-year sales deal with HB Antwerp, the miner has signed a new contract with the company....
De Beers’ New Melee Screener Can Check 2,500 Stones an Hour
De Beers Group Ignite, the diamond giant’s research arm, has introduced a new high-volume melee screener that can offer instant verdicts on as many...
A Weddings Expert on 2024’s Prevailing Bridal Trends
Four years and an age since the start of the pandemic, the wedding industry is back in full swing. (more…)
And the Bride Wore Pearls
Pearls have long been considered the classic adornment for brides on their big day, especially in earrings that complement the face without...
France Says Diamond Growers Must Stick to “Synthetic”
French authorities have ruled that lab-grown diamond sellers can only use the word synthetic to describe their product. (more…)