Botswana’s New President Hopes to End De Beers Standoff
Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko (pictured), said he hopes his country will finalize a contract with De Beers soon—but intimated that...
GIA Is Closing Its Lab in Ramat Gan, Israel
GIA plans to close its diamond grading lab in Ramat Gan, Israel, by the end of 2024, after 12 years in operation. (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...
Botswana President Masisi Loses Reelection
Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi, who turned his country’s negotiations with De Beers into a protracted and sometimes bitter public spectacle,...
Fenix Buys Lusix in Lab-Grown Remix
Indian lab-grown diamond company Fenix has received court approval to buy rival Israeli producer Lusix for $4 million, the two companies confirmed to...
Eva Violante to Direct Gem Acquisition for Harry Winston
Eva Violante, a veteran of the Phillips and Heritage auction houses, has been named director of gemstone acquisition at Harry Winston, she announced...
Britt’s Pick: Januka’s Floating Marquise Diamond Ring
I'm biased, but I think October is the best time of year to get married. (more…)
Anglo Considering Cutting De Beers Production Even More
Anglo American said this week that it is considering even more cuts in diamond production by its subsidiary De Beers. (more…)
Zales Partners With Christian Siriano for His First Jewelry Collection
If you’re a Project Runway stan or watch any major awards show, you may think you know everything about fashion designer Christian Siriano—but...
De Beers Will Now Tell You Where (Most of) Its Diamonds Are From
De Beers, which has historically been hesitant to specify the origin of its diamonds in its “aggregated” sight boxes, will now provide...
Brad Brooks-Rubin Leaves State Department
Brad Brooks-Rubin, the Kimberley Process veteran who was involved in devising Russian diamond sanctions for the U.S. State Department, has left...