This week: Amazon using De Beers’ Element Six for new diamond tech project. Hodinkee on what makes a watch “tacky.” New looks at how Jewish and Jain dealers became a big force in the diamond business. All below.
GIA backtracks on paperless program
– Dealers complain to Rapaport and Idex
Is Botswana’s deal with HB Antwerp a threat to De Beers?
– Are Botswana and De Beers headed for a breakup?
– De Beers eyes “massive investment”
– Botswana worries about Russian sanctions
Amazon growing diamond with De Beers’ Element Six
– Hopes to “revolutionize computer networks”
– Looking for edge in “cloud war”
In survey, 42% of jewelers report sales gains in February
U.K. diamond jewelry retailer Vashi goes into liquidation
Gismondi 1754 acquires Vendorafa from LVMH
Monica Vinader gets new investment after private equity deal
Roland Naftule, gem dealer and dedicated industry official, dies
– Martin Rapaport says thanks
Noted jeweler Bill Underwood dies
Sophie Quy becomes international CEO of Suzanne Kalan
Borsheims promotes two executives
JBT names Richline’s Richard Katz chairman
Joe Purnell joins Brilliant Elements
Q&A with chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council
The $30 million ruby: 55 ct. gem may shatter records
Patek Philippe’s pruning a “warning to the industry”
Demand weakening for watches outside the big four
Head of a watch magazine on what makes a watch “tacky”
The most Gen-Z-appropriate watches from Watches and Wonders
Cartier increasing production capacity, CEO says
The luxury logo boom “is over”
Luxury tuxedo rental company enters wedding ring business
Gangs make a mint selling stolen watches on WhatsApp
Tiffany plays April Fools’ prank: diamond-encrusted sneakers
Diamond Foundry wants “50-year-lease”
Zimbabwe diamond miner Andin accused of damaging environment
More questions about ZCDC deal
– Local community applies to global watchdog
Lucara responds to union allegations
TikTok user goes viral with formula on how to stack jewelry
Rick Ross shows off 129 ct. billionaire Jacob & Co. watch
Rhianna wears football jersey with “oodles of diamonds”
Hailey Bieber poses in $10,750 diamond bra
Bolsonaro testifies to Brazilian investigators in Saudi jewelry scandal
Fact check: Kris Aquino did not steal Imelda Marcos’ jewelry
Harry Winston’s New York apartment hits the market for $28 million
New book looks at connection between diamonds and Judiasm
– How Jains captured global diamond trade
1,800-year-old gold jewelry unearthed in Jerusalem burial cave
Media Watch
Moneywise on lab-grown diamonds
“Telling a story through bespoke jewelry” (video)
From the Blog
Is Botswana’s Deal With HB Antwerp a Threat to De Beers?
Are Botswana and De Beers Headed for a Breakup?
From the Podcast
The Jewelry District, Episode 92: 24 Karat Weekend, Russian Diamonds, and Lab-Grown Diamond Quality
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