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DIAMOND GEMS WEEKLY


Signet’s Growing Synthetics Problem
Signet Jewelers is shifting its lab-grown diamond offering toward the fashion jewelry category, mirroring the broader trend taking effect...
Apr 7, 20245 min read


David Kellie - Real, Rare, Responsible
The Natural Diamond Council is rolling out its new campaign ‘Real, Rare, Responsible,’ which CEO David Kellie stresses are the core...
Mar 31, 20241 min read


Synthetic Diamonds in the Spotlight
The market for synthetic diamonds has changed dramatically in the last two years, and it continues to evolve... but in what direction? My...
Mar 28, 20241 min read


G7 Sanctions Will Harm Botswana’s Diamond Development, Officials Say
The measures taken by the G7 nations to restrict the flow of Russian diamonds will change the way the diamond trade operates. the...
Mar 23, 20241 min read


Fear of the Unknown: Thoughts From Shanghai
I'm scared of heights. There, I said it. It’s not an acute fear; I have no problem flying or the steady incline of a mountain hike. I’ve...
Mar 11, 20244 min read


South Africa’s Small-Scale Diamond Mining Dilemma
South Africa's junior diamond miners are struggling for survival. Executives are left frustrated as they try to tap into the full...
Mar 11, 20241 min read


The Untouchable Pinks
While the G7 nations are tightening their restrictions relating to Russia-sourced diamonds, Alrosa is amping up its production and...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Another Big Year for De Beers
De Beers Group was in the news this week. 85% shareholder Anglo American published its fourth quarter and full year production report...
Feb 10, 20242 min read


The Ultimate Goal
January Market Report February tends to sneak up on us. It also serves as a sudden reminder to get on with those New Year’s resolutions...
Feb 5, 20243 min read


Diamond Industry Gears Up for Tighter Controls
My analysis about the controversial G7 sanctions explores as much as we know at this early stage. The sanctions are being implemented,...
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Thabo Manne - Cullinan and the Community
Back in September, I visited the Cullinan Diamond Mine where I met with management, learned about the mine both past and present, and...
Jan 31, 20241 min read


How Sanctions on Russian Diamonds Will work
The sanctions on Russian diamond announced by the G7 nations are going to have a profound impact on the way the industry operates. New...
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Confidence in Diamonds
Money talks, goes the old saying. If so, the diamond industry can consider itself heard, as three major mines announced plans or funding...
Jan 15, 20242 min read


On the Agenda
Lately, I've been thinking about the diverse interests that people have in the diamond industry. That’s not a critique. Having an agenda...
Jan 8, 20243 min read


Diamond Predictions for 2024
What will the diamond market bring in 2024? In this video I outline the major themes that will characterize the diamond market as the...
Jan 7, 20241 min read


Diamonds in the Dumps: A Year-End Review
2023 was not an easy year for the diamond industry by any means. But certain developments took effect that will have a lasting impact on...
Dec 31, 20231 min read


A New Dawn for the Botswana Diamond Industry
The country is at a pivotal point in its diamond journey, with the new deal between De Beers and the Botswana government seen as a...
Dec 21, 20231 min read

The City of Diamond Dreams
Step aside Gaborone, Surat has reclaimed its status as the premier global diamond center. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Changing of the Guard
Two human resource announcements caught my attention last week, each marking the end of tenure for two industry stalwarts. The first,...
Dec 11, 20233 min read


Okavango Chief on Lab-Grown, De Beers, and the Market Slump
Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), Botswana’s state-owned rough trader, has had to stand strong in the face of the recent industry downturn....
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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