Oct. 10 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Secondhand Rolex prices start to fall. Why did Walmart buy a shopping mall? And Trump claims attorney general’s ring sliced his hand....

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...

There’s Growing Interest in Buying De Beers

When Anglo American put its 85% stake in De Beers up for sale in early 2024, it wasn’t clear if anyone would want to buy the troubled company. But...

Top Takeaways From Four Sessions at Converge

One of the great things about events like Converge, which was held last week in Carlsbad, Calif., is just how many educational sessions there are,...

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. 12 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: CIBJO thinks all lab-growns should be called “synthetic.” Patek Philippe raises prices. New York Times crossword references famed...

Interview with Pritesh Patel, GIA’s New President and CEO

In early August, Pritesh Patel became president and CEO of Gemological Institute of America (GIA)—making him only the seventh person to head the...