THE VALUE OF DE BEERS
A Strategic Analysis of the World's Most Influential Diamond Company as Anglo American Prepares Its Exit
What is De Beers really worth?
Why does the company remain so influential?
What assets matter most?
What would a buyer actually be acquiring?
What needs to change for value to be unlocked?
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RESEARCH AT A GLANCE
93 Pages
Strategic Analysis
Industry Data & Comparisons
Executive Summary & Outlook
Published June 2026
WHY THIS REPORT MATTERS
De Beers' Enduring Industry Role
DE BEERS INFLUENCE
De Beers remains the most influential company in the diamond industry despite its declining rough production.
Through its role in marketing, distribution, branding, and industry leadership, the company continues to shape market behavior across the diamond value chain.
As Anglo American prepares to sell its 85% stake, understanding the strategic value of De Beers has become essential for miners, manufacturers, retailers, investors, and policymakers.
MINING
TRADING
RETAIL
MARKETING
BRANDING
From mine to retail, De Beers has been at the center of the diamond industry for more than a century.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Avi Krawitz
Avi Krawitz is founder of The Diamond Press and one of the diamond industry's leading independent analysts and journalists. For more than two decades he has covered the global diamond market, interviewing industry leaders and analyzing the companies, trends, and strategic forces shaping the business.
His work is read by executives, manufacturers, retailers, miners, and investors throughout the diamond value chain.
INSIDE THE 1Q 2026 REPORT
Focus: The Value of De Beers
Market Pulse
Global Diamond & Jewelry Tracker
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Introduction
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Anglo’s Diamond Decline
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Ownership & Operational Framework
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Production Strategy
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Sales Channels
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Rough Route to Market
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Earnings Analysis
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Market Influence
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Botswana’s Strategic Leverage
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The Synthetics Mistake
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Origins Strategy
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Executive Summary: The Way Forward
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The Mining Sector
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Rough Trading
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The Polished Market
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Jewelry Retail
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2025 Overview
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The Luxury Houses
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US Jewelers
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Global Jewelers
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The Midstream
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Diamond Miners
INCLUDED WITH THIS REPORT
Global Diamond & Jewelry Tracker
The inaugural edition introduces the Global Diamond & Jewelry Tracker, a proprietary benchmark tracking 15 publicly listed companies across the diamond and jewelry value chain.
Luxury Houses
US Jewelers
Global Jewelers
Midstream
Diamond Miners
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