De Beers Opens New Flagship Store In London
De Beers Jewellers, the diamond giant’s retail chain, has opened up a new flagship store at 45–50 Old Bond Street in London.
Old Bond Street...
Should Zimbabwe Be Made Kimberley Process Chair?
The recent Kimberley Process Plenary in Moscow featured—as expected—mostly familiar squabbles and an all-too-familiar lack of progress. But the...
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...
Rio Tinto Now Sole Owner Of Diavik Diamond Mine
Rio Tinto has become the sole owner of Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada's Northwest Territories, after the ownership transfer was approved by the Court...
Signet Completes Purchase Of Diamonds Direct
Signet Jewelers has completed its acquisition of Diamonds Direct, the 22-store chain it announced it would buy in October.
Signet agreed to pay...
Pnina Tornai x Jared Is Back With Sparkling Diamond Fashion Jewelry
Around this time last year, we reported on the debut of a line of engagement rings by bridal gown designer Pnina Tornai to be sold exclusively at...
Why So Many Hate The Kimberley Process—But Don’t Leave
The Kimberley Process will end its virtual plenary today, and it looks like that will follow an all-too-familiar pattern. (more…)
British Designer Sarah Ho Pops Up In 2 Major U.S. Cities
It started with a direct message on Instagram—a buyer at Stanley Korshak was sparkle scrolling and stumbled on designer’s Sarah Ho’s feed, and...
Firestone Diamonds Appoints New CEO
Firestone Diamonds, the majority owner of the Liqhobong diamond mine in Lesotho, has named De Beers veteran Rob de Pretto (pictured) its CEO....
Plenty To See Here: The Jewelry Situation At Salon Art + Design
On Thursday, Salon Art + Design, the fair produced by Sanford L. Smith + Associates, returns to New York City for its 10th anniversary edition....
NDC’s Kristina Buckley Kayel On How Men Are Wearing Diamonds Today
Web stats don’t lie. At least that’s how Kristina Buckley Kayel (pictured), managing director of the Natural Diamond Council’s North America...