DIAMOND GEMS WEEKLY

One thing I’ve always admired about entrepreneurs is their ability to pivot — and the same can be said of diamantaires. Our industry...

Uncertainty over US tariffs, China’s slowdown, and geopolitics has dominated industry headlines this year, but two additional forces are...

In recent weeks, I’ve been opening this memo with thoughts on the challenges and opportunities we face not just as members of the diamond...

Interior of a Kay Jewelers store. (Signet Jewelers) Signet Jewelers is emerging as the ultimate test case of how the natural and...

Aerial view of the Letšeng mine in Lesotho. (Credit: Gem Diamonds) “Which mining companies are making a profit in the current diamond...

Attention is everything. It’s the new currency for entrepreneurs — and the hardest one to hold on to. Whether you’re building a brand,...

Taylor Swift's diamond engagement ring. ( www.instagram.com/taylorswift/ ) Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce tells you everything...

De Beers Global Sightholder Sales office in Botswana. (De Beers) This week’s De Beers sight could be an important test of midstream...

Tariff Tracker ​ Jewelers of America (JA) met with  senior Trump administration officials on August 19, urging that diamonds be...

Solitaire International: Are zero tariffs on diamonds just wishful thinking, or a realistic possibility?   With the US imposing 25%...

Fabergé has a rich history in diamonds and jewelry, as the blog post Fabergé & Diamonds  recounts. Among its standout pieces is the...

Panic is Never a Strategy!   That little mantra from trusty old Jim Cramer has always stuck with me — and it’s just as true for the...

I have at times been called a bit of a doomsday specialist when it comes to my coverage of the diamond market. And, honestly, I’ve had...

Tariff Talk   The US will impose a 25%  tariff on imports from India  starting August 1, President Trump  announced  on Truth Social. The...

It seems the synthetics debate knows no bounds — it’s back front and center in industry conversations this week. I break down what I...

A sightholder examines De Beers rough supply. (Credit: De Beers) During an interview with De Beers CEO Al Cook in June, I asked him about...

Solitaire International: As the jewelry industry navigates challenges like lab-grown diamonds and supply chain disruptions, a quieter...

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

Feeling a bit more upbeat about the market this week, mainly thanks to some encouraging murmurs about a slight uptick in diamond jewelry...

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