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July 25 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Will we see lab-grown gold? Rolex changes its certified pre-owned strategy. And Amazon has plans for a very creepy AI bracelet. All...

What Was Botswana’s President Saying in Speech About De Beers?

Last week, Botswana’s president Duma Boko delivered a speech that caused the diamond industry to raise its collective eyebrow. “De Beers is...

Does De Beers’ Future Include Gareth Penny?

As the natural diamond business continues its long, slow walk to recovery, a massive question remains: What will happen to De Beers, which was put up...

What De Beers’ Contract With Botswana Means for Diamonds

At the recent JCK show, I had a joint interview with two of the most important people in Botswana's diamond industry: Mmetla Masire, CEO of Okavango...

Do Consumers Really Care About Diamond Origin?

The most striking moment during the Rapaport Breakfast at the JCK show on June 8 came during the question-and-answer session. Aleah Arundale, founder...

June 13 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Hi, everyone. Welcome back from Las Vegas! I'm sure you're all as tired as I am. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of appearing on the British...

How De Beers CEO Al Cook Hopes to Turn His Company Around

Following De Beers’ annual Friday breakfast at the JCK show in Las Vegas, CEO Al Cook spoke with JCK about the flurry of initiatives he announced...

June 6 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Greetings from Las Vegas! I will be moderating a panel tomorrow: "What Does It Mean to Be Ethical? Have Your Say." It will begin at 1 p.m., in Room...