DIAMOND GEMS WEEKLY

What does the diamond industry want, or expect, from the new owners of De Beers, whoever they turn out to be? Should we expect a...

Solitaire International: After nearly three years of declines, America’s mid-market jewelers finally posted growth in the first half of 2025. Luxury leaders like Richemont and mass-market brand Pandora continued their double-digit momentum, but the surprise came from Signet Jewelers and Brilliant Earth. Both lifted sales despite economic and geopolitical headwinds, with their approaches reflecting the broader dilemma reshaping jewelry retail: growth is concentrated at the

It’s a shorter week for many, with Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) sneaking up on us — as new years tend to. The clustering of...

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released a series of reports across key areas of the trade ahead of its Congress in Paris from October 27 to 29. Several papers recommend updates to the CIBJO Blue Books, which set global standards for grading and nomenclature of diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, coral, precious metals, and gemological laboratories, as well as responsible sourcing guidelines. The Special Report for Diamonds revisits CIBJO’s 2010 decision t

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% tariffs on India — and another 25% set to follow on August 27 — the ripple effects go far beyond India’s domestic trade. Global supply chains, pricing, sourcing strategies, and market dynamics are all at risk. Cutting India out isn’t realistic, given its central role in cutting and polishing. That leaves one lifeline: convincing the Trump admi

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...