David and Sybil Yurman Unveil a Luxe New Monograph

David Yurman is arguably America’s most famous designer jeweler. In Sybil and David Yurman: Artists and Jewelers, a new monograph, David and his...

De Beers (Again) Brings Back “A Diamond Is Forever” for Holiday Campaign

De Beers is bringing back its time-tested “A diamond is forever” slogan—again—as part of a new “category-driving” marketing effort for...

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...

Lucapa Diamond CEO Nick Selby Steps Down

Nick Selby (pictured) is resigning as CEO and managing director of Australia's Lucapa Diamond Company on “grounds of ill health,” according to a...

EU, KP Chair Squabble Over Russian Diamond Sanctions

Kimberley Process (KP) chair Ahmed bin Sulayem (pictured) blasted the G7’s sanctions on Russian diamonds in his closing speech at the group’s...

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…)

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...