DIAMOND GEMS WEEKLY

Well, apparently, they finally did it. De Beers and the Government of Botswana announced Monday morning  that they’ve concluded their...

Rapaport Magazine: My trip to Dubai in November was an eye-opener for me, leading to a deep dive into what has stimulated growth in the...

Mining Matters ​ Petra Diamonds  agreed to sell its 75% stake in Williamson Diamonds Ltd., owner of the Williamson mine in Tanzania, for...

The slowdown in China continues to impact the diamond trade.   The slump in Chinese demand has presented a major shift in the market in...

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”...

National Jeweler:  The industry's webinar circuit once again began the year with National Jeweler's “My Next Question” webinar exploring...

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...

Hill & Co.: The quarterly Business of Jewelry Report by business strategy firm Hill & Co., outlining the company's strategic outlook for...

Pressing Matters: First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with those in Southern California affected by the devastating...

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” –...

Retail Reality   Jewelry ranked among the top performers during the holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Sales rose 4%...

Diamond Gems Weekly - December 30 Well, happy New Year to you too.   It feels like the diamond industry is breathing a collective sigh of...

Diamond Gems Weekly - December 23 And just like that, ‘tis the season’ shall soon become ‘twas the season’ ... and we’ll be asking odd...

The FACETS2024 conference took place on November 26 to 27, outlining many of the key issues facing and shaping the diamond industry today. I

McKinsey & Company: A recent report by McKinsey & Company outlined five critical developments shaping the diamond industry. The report...

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...

I’ll give myself a little credit. From the beginning, I was somewhat skeptical about Signet Jewelers’ theory that a lull in dating during...

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...

Diamond Marketing: Part 1 There’s a semi-amusing trend on Tik Tok in which a group of friends stand in a circle and each gets a chance to...

Diamond Gems Weekly - November 25 What a curious time to be in the diamond industry. With all the changes taking effect, and all the...