​PRESSING MATTERS

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...

Here’s a question for you: Can the corporate entities in the diamond and jewelry industry connect with their customers in a personal and...

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...

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...

My head is spinning there have been so many fantastically newsworthy developments in the diamond industry this week. ‘ All I Really Want...

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...

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...

Oh boy, Valentine’s Day, and my fragile childhood memories resurface... Working in the diamond industry, and the role that I have taken...

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

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”...

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...

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” –...

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...

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...

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

Diamond Gems Weekly - November 18 I’m back…from my travels to South Africa and Dubai, and an unplanned one-week hiatus from writing this...

Diamond Gems Weekly - November 4 I sure hope you all had a relaxing weekend and a fabulous Diwali festival for those who celebrate!  ...

Diamond Gems Weekly - October 28 Yes, I know, I’ve been harping on about earnings season for several weeks. But we really are in the...