DIAMOND GEMS WEEKLY

The Diamond Trails collection with artist and project initiator Reena Ahluwalia (Credit: Reena Ahluwalia) How can we enhance our...

Editorial Botswana President Duma Boko addresses industry leaders at the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Presidents Meeting in...

Jewelers have realigned their operations to meet a new consumer reality shaped by caution and changing values. Image: Attendees closely...

Natural Diamond Council: What makes fancy color diamonds so special, and what’s behind their growing popularity in recent years? A new report from the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) explores the captivating world of fancy color diamonds—examining their technical, emotional, and physical uniqueness, as well as the rich historical context that fuels global fascination with these rare natural treasures. I had the privilege of working on this report with the NDC, in collaboration

Solitaire International: The natural diamond industry is stepping up its marketing game, uniting around a shared mission to reclaim market share from lab-grown competitors. Image credit: NDC With fresh campaigns, stronger retail partnerships, and a renewed focus on education, De Beers Group and the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) are calling on the trade to actively amplify the message they're putting out. As the battle for consumer loyalty heats up, the industry seems to be

There were four main themes that shaped trading activity at the show: foot traffic, inventory, lab-grown diamonds, and actual demand. ...

De Beers hosted its big, beautiful breakfast on Friday presenting a lot of information about its strategy and the market, but two main...

Notes from Las Vegas: Day 1 My first day at the Las Vegas shows centered around three key themes affecting te diamond market: lab-grown...

Rapaport Magazine: The US government's announcement of a 10% tariff on imports has triggered a wave of uncertainty and volatility across the diamond and jewelry trade. Nearly two months later, confusion still lingers over how the tariffs will impact costs, supply chains, and overall market stability. Amid the disruption, however, independent jewelers have shown resilience, recording solid sales growth in the first quarter of 2025. That stands in sharp contrast to the more cau

De Beers is investing again, but the trade must do its part. Natural Diamond Council (NDC) ambassador Lily James inspects a diamond as...

Lab-grown diamond seeds (Credit: De Beers / Lightbox) National Jeweler: I'm honored to have contributed to National Jeweler’s State of the Majors Report, which dropped this week. My article explores the state of play for lab-grown diamonds in the U.S. jewelry market — a segment that's fast evolving and sparking strong opinions across the trade. Retailers are taking varied approaches to lab-grown — some are separating it entirely from natural, others offering it as an alternat

Solitaire International: US tariffs are stirring new headwinds for the global diamond trade — disrupting supply chains, squeezing margins, and weighing on industry sentiment. But tariffs don’t change the diamond market’s core challenge: reigniting consumer demand. I unpack these dynamics in my debut column for Solitaire International, the digital magazine of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Read the full article: US Tariffs Spark New Headwinds for the

Synthetic diamond growing at De Beers' Element Six facility in Oregon, which will now focus on lab grown for industrial use. (De Beers...

Image: The Millennium Star (De Beers) As storylines go, The Diamond Heist would have been far more compelling if the robbers had...

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) published its ‘Diamonds of Botswana’ report, presenting a comprehensive overview of the contribution diamonds make to the country. Beyond the activity within the diamond value chain, stemming from its mining and beneficiation sectors, the secondary benefits touch the lives of Batswana in immeasurable ways. The report is an important read considering the growing influence that Botswana has on the diamond market, following the recent agreemen

Transcript of the video: Signet Jewelers announced a massive shift in strategy, highlighting a significant difference between the...

The Inhorgenta Munich show provides an interesting perspective of the European gem and jewelry trade and has grown in stature in recent years. Most interesting from my perspective is its education program which always presents a diverse and engaging range of discussions. The program at this year’s show, which took place from February 21 to 24, was no different. View the full range of presentations on the show’s YouTube page: Inhorgenta Munich. These three stood out for me

Here’s a bit of a confession: I have a mixed relationship with the jewelry trade show circuit. Some I love, while others I simply fail to see the added value. Well, among my favorites is the VicenzaOro show. And the highlight for me there is always the Trend-Forecasting seminar produced by The Futurist herself, Paola De Luca. I mean, talk about added value! While I was unable to attend in person this year, I finally managed to watch this year’s event, and it hardly disappoi

Image: Interior of a redesigned Jared store. (Signet Jewelers) The largest shareholder in Signet Jewelers is calling for the board to...

Diamond Marketing: Part 2 Image: A promotional asset used in the De Beers ‘Forever Present’ campaign. The company's marketing is...