This week: Should there be a casino at a Saks? Botswana reiterates demands for De Beers. And the best moments of jewelry in movies. All below.
HRD lab routinely “upgraded” diamonds, report claims
State Department, E.U. meet with industry leaders over Russian diamonds
– European Union pushing for new diamond sanctions before May
Will LVMH try to take over Richemont (or Cartier)?
– How Cartier can “craft the future of luxury”
Patek Philippe to cut down network 30%
– Rolex, Patek beat S&P gains since 2018
Should Saks house a casino?
America’s shopping spree could “be over soon”
Botswana “intent” on selling more diamonds outside De Beers
– De Beers sees further sales slowdown
Hong Kong sees “more show than dough”
Longtime IGI CEO Jerry Ehrenwald dies
Princess cut co-inventor Israel Itzkowitz dies
Chronoswiss founder Gerd Rüdiger Lang dies
Philips names new head of jewelry for Americas
Chow Tai Fook sees executive changes
Kendra Bridelle to head IDD’s luxe division
Bulgari’s new president unveils new growth strategy
Tanishq’s New Jersey debut drew customers across East Coast
Tiffany/Nike hookup shows “problems in the sneaker market”
– Tiffany & Co. appoints Lauren Santo Domingo as artistic director in home category
The Seven is a New York City jeweler masquerading as an antique shop
Four women on what women want for watches
Peter Smith on “human connection and the retail experience”
Longtime jewelers Bensons, Hutchinson, and Manoli’s close their doors
How J.C. Penney is doing
Retail Dive: The RealReal, Farfetch “at risk for bankruptcy”
Pandora sues distributors for unauthorized distribution of their products
Square sued over diamond payments to Russian bank accounts
In India, diamond mine poises battle of trees versus jobs (subscription)
Australia finds “troubling” amount of greenwashing
New sustainability index puts Tiffany on the bottom
Punjab Today examines the Adani-Jatin Mehta connection
Belgium newspaper says country can’t close Russian “loopholes” (in Dutch)
– Russian diamond, jewelry exports into Belgium drop (in Dutch)
Four more acquitted in Brussels diamond heist
Pink Panther gang suspected in diamond theft in art fair
Perth Mint gold bullion deal draws skepticism
Former Brazil president Bolosnaro caught in $3 million jewelry scandal
– Saudi Arabian jewels could cause Brazilian unrest
Diamond ring sold without reserve falls short at Sotheby’s
Patek Philippe owned by Andy Warhol sells for $101,600
150-year-old Spencer-Churchill necklace is for sale
LeBron James gifted custom diamond pendant by Lakers for breaking NBA record
David Yurman’s new brand ambassadors are all under 30
Norway fans meet for swap meets
Jewelry is a “secret swinger signal”
Man purchases fake diamond ring, worries fiancée will find out
Dutch historian finds medieval treasure using metal detector
Former jeweler chases athletic goals at 70
Iconic on-screen jewelry moments
Media Watch
Modern Retail on lab-grown diamonds
Good Q&A with Jewelers Vigilance Committee’s Tiffany Stevens
From the Blog
Will LVMH Try To Take Over Richemont (Or Cartier)?
From the Podcast
The Jewelry District, Episode 90: Gem Shows, Diamond Supplier News, and ChatGPT
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