Why De Beers Is Promoting “Desert Diamonds”

At an event Friday night in New York City, De Beers introduced Desert Diamonds—which it calls its first new “beacon” in years—to a group of...

Oct. 3 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Parsing why Rolex hosted Trump at the U.S. Open. Subway ads for AI "Friend" necklace spark uproar. Travis Kelce might have chosen ring way...

Sept. 26 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Cartier and Swatch raise watch prices. Luxury brands can’t figure out Gen Z. And get ready for $100 silver. All...

Sept. 19 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Wishing a happy and healthy new year to all my readers who celebrate. L’shana tova! This week: Uncertainty surrounds the U.S. holiday season....

No Duties on Diamonds? Your Tariff Questions, Answered

Last Friday, the White House said that some diamonds, gemstones, and natural pearls may be imported into the United States tariff-free. While...

Sept. 5 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Goldman Sachs says $5,000 gold is possible. Missing U.K. diamond dealer reportedly had staff pose as customers. And Taylor Swift’s...

Signet Exec Talks Tariffs, Strategy, Lab-Grown Diamonds

Signet chief operating and financial officer Joan Hilson (pictured) spoke to me on Tuesday following release of the company’s financial results for...

Aug. 15 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: What percentage of consumer spending goes to diamond jewelry? Brands decide how to deal with tariffs. And Taylor Swift decks herself out...

Helzberg and Ben Bridge Are Teaming Up. Why?

Helzberg announced this week that it is consolidating Ben Bridge Jeweler into a new business unit, BH Jewelry Group, headed by Helzberg CEO Brad...

Aug. 1 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: New Rolex company works on atomic clocks. Can Claire’s pull through? And it’s not easy buying Kendra Scott an engagement ring. All...