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DIAMOND GEMS WEEKLY


Liberation or Inflation? What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for the Diamond Trade
Wishing those who celebrate a meaningful Passover and Easter — both festivals commemorating historic and biblical stories of liberation...
13 minutes ago4 min read


Patience Over Panic in Tariff Turmoil
How quickly markets change. Last week we were merely concerned about the residual affect higher US tariffs would have on the diamond...
7 days ago4 min read


First Quarter Reflections: Fulfillment & Frustration
Can you believe we’re already at the end of March? The first quarter has flown by, marking not just a milestone in the year but also the...
Apr 14 min read


The Diamond Exec’s Dilemma
Here’s a question for you: Can the corporate entities in the diamond and jewelry industry connect with their customers in a personal and...
Mar 253 min read


Tariff Turmoil, Trade Stability, And the Gem Awards
I must admit, as someone not directly involved in diamond trading, this turbulence can be fun to analyze. That’s not to say I’m not...
Mar 183 min read


A Shift in Sentiment: From Hong Kong to New York
We’ve got a busy week coming up in the diamond and jewelry industry. Mind you, there has been a lot going on in terms of events and...
Mar 114 min read


The Time’s They Are A-Changing
My head is spinning there have been so many fantastically newsworthy developments in the diamond industry this week. ‘ All I Really Want...
Mar 34 min read


Confessions Of A De Beers Addict
Hello, my name is Avi Krawitz, and I’m addicted to De Beers. It’s been four days since I last wrote about the company, and two weeks...
Feb 254 min read


Can Diamonds Emulate Gold?
I confess I’m in a bit of a data mood. I know, it happens to the best of us closet nerds... just kidding, my nerdiness is fully out in...
Feb 185 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...
Feb 115 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 44 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 285 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 224 min read


Giving Relief
Pressing Matters: First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with those in Southern California affected by the devastating...
Jan 133 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” –...
Jan 72 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 31, 20242 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 24, 20243 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 16, 20244 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, 20243 min read


Holiday Sales, De Beers Marketing, And a Russian Crisis
Diamond Gems Weekly - November 25 What a curious time to be in the diamond industry. With all the changes taking effect, and all the...
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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