This week: Amazon utilizing De Beers’ Factor Six for brand spanking new diamond tech challenge. Hodinkee on what makes a watch “cheesy.” New appears to be like at how Jewish and Jain sellers grew to become an enormous power within the diamond enterprise. All under.
GIA backtracks on paperless program
– Sellers complain to Rapaport and Idex
Is Botswana’s cope with HB Antwerp a menace to De Beers?
– Are Botswana and De Beers headed for a breakup?
– De Beers eyes “massive investment”
– Botswana worries about Russian sanctions
Amazon rising diamond with De Beers’ Element Six
– Hopes to “revolutionize computer networks”
– Searching for edge in “cloud war”
In survey, 42% of jewelers report sales gains in February
U.Okay. diamond jewellery retailer Vashi goes into liquidation
Gismondi 1754 acquires Vendorafa from LVMH
Monica Vinader will get new funding after private equity deal
Roland Naftule, gem vendor and devoted business official, dies
– Martin Rapaport says thanks
Famous jeweler Invoice Underwood dies
Sophie Quy turns into worldwide CEO of Suzanne Kalan
Borsheims promotes two executives
JBT names Richline’s Richard Katz chairman
Joe Purnell joins Sensible Components
Q&A with chairman of Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council
The $30 million ruby: 55 ct. gem might shatter data
Patek Philippe’s pruning a “warning to the industry”
Demand weakening for watches outside the big four
Head of a watch journal on what makes a watch “tacky”
Essentially the most Gen-Z-appropriate watches from Watches and Wonders
Cartier rising manufacturing capability, CEO says
The luxurious emblem growth “is over”
Luxurious tuxedo rental firm enters wedding ceremony ring enterprise
Gangs make a mint promoting stolen watches on WhatsApp
Tiffany performs April Fools’ prank: diamond-encrusted sneakers
Diamond Foundry wants “50-year-lease”
Zimbabwe diamond miner Andin accused of damaging environment
Extra questions about ZCDC deal
– Area people applies to global watchdog
Lucara responds to union allegations
TikTok person goes viral with formulation on how to stack jewelry
Rick Ross reveals off 129 ct. billionaire Jacob & Co. watch
Rhianna wears soccer jersey with “oodles of diamonds”
Hailey Bieber poses in $10,750 diamond bra
Bolsonaro testifies to Brazilian investigators in Saudi jewelry scandal
Reality examine: Kris Aquino didn’t steal Imelda Marcos’ jewelry
Harry Winston’s New York condo hits the market for $28 million
New e book appears to be like at connection between diamonds and Judiasm
– How Jains captured world diamond trade
1,800-year-old gold jewellery unearthed in Jerusalem burial cave
Media Watch
Moneywise on lab-grown diamonds
“Telling a narrative by way of bespoke jewelry” (video)
From the Weblog
Is Botswana’s Deal With HB Antwerp a Menace to De Beers?
Are Botswana and De Beers Headed for a Breakup?
From the Podcast
The Jewellery District, Episode 92: 24 Karat Weekend, Russian Diamonds, and Lab-Grown Diamond High quality
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