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DIAMOND GEMS WEEKLY


3 days ago5 min read
The Valentine's Day Opportunity
Oh boy, Valentine’s Day, and my fragile childhood memories resurface... Working in the diamond industry, and the role that I have taken...

5 days ago1 min read
Natural Diamond Trends in 2024
Natural Diamond Council: What were the most popular natural diamond shape, color, clarity, size in 2024? Which had the strongest growth?...


Feb 61 min read
The Voice of an Industry
Rapaport Magazine: Ahmed Bin Sulayem burst into the diamond scene in the early 2000s and since then has gradually raised his profile,...


Feb 44 min read
A New Diamond Deal, Nearly
Well, apparently, they finally did it. De Beers and the Government of Botswana announced Monday morning that they’ve concluded their...


Feb 41 min read
Dubai’s Meteoric Rise
Rapaport Magazine: My trip to Dubai in November was an eye-opener for me, leading to a deep dive into what has stimulated growth in the...


Jan 293 min read
The Diamond Market’s China Challenge
The slowdown in China continues to impact the diamond trade. The slump in Chinese demand has presented a major shift in the market in...


Jan 285 min read
Not Your Typical Diamond Market
Wishing you a great week ahead as we approach the end of the month. Can you believe that? And I’m still hearing “Happy New Year”...


Jan 271 min read
Fine Jewelry Market Predictions for 2025
National Jeweler: The industry's webinar circuit once again began the year with National Jeweler's “My Next Question” webinar exploring...


Jan 224 min read
New Beginnings
I’m thrilled to unveil my new website and branding. Have a look around and let me know what you think. The site is a work in...


Jan 171 min read
The Business of Jewelry Report
Hill & Co.: The quarterly Business of Jewelry Report by business strategy firm Hill & Co., outlining the company's strategic outlook for...


Jan 133 min read
Giving Relief
Pressing Matters: First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with those in Southern California affected by the devastating...


Jan 72 min read
Trailblazing Into 2025
Diamond Gems Weekly - January 6, 2025 So, how’s 2025 going for you? So far so good if you ask me… As we approach “Quitter’s Day” –...


Dec 31, 20242 min read
Year Ends on a High; Bring on 2025!
Diamond Gems Weekly - December 30 Well, happy New Year to you too. It feels like the diamond industry is breathing a collective sigh of...


Dec 24, 20243 min read
Happy Holidays, And Diamond M&A's
Diamond Gems Weekly - December 23 And just like that, ‘tis the season’ shall soon become ‘twas the season’ ... and we’ll be asking odd...


Dec 19, 20241 min read
Navigating a New Era
The FACETS2024 conference took place on November 26 to 27, outlining many of the key issues facing and shaping the diamond industry today. I


Dec 19, 20241 min read
Industry at an Inflection Point
McKinsey & Company: A recent report by McKinsey & Company outlined five critical developments shaping the diamond industry. The report...


Dec 16, 20244 min read
So Far, Holiday Sales, So Good - So it Seems
Diamond Gems Weekly - December 16 Avi’s back, back again… In case you didn’t notice my inconspicuous absence last week, DGW didn’t go...


Dec 10, 20244 min read
Signet, Stop Waiting for Engagements
I’ll give myself a little credit. From the beginning, I was somewhat skeptical about Signet Jewelers’ theory that a lull in dating during...


Dec 2, 20243 min read
Copy Nothing, Diamonds Reimagined
Diamond Gems Weekly - December 2 Oh my, what an eventful few weeks it has been for the diamond industry. Remind me, does the year always...


Dec 2, 20246 min read
Just Give Me My Money
Diamond Marketing: Part 1 There’s a semi-amusing trend on Tik Tok in which a group of friends stand in a circle and each gets a chance to...
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