“I can’t get a mortgage, because I work in the diamond industry”
Image: courtesy of Michael Freilich, elected member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives Antwerp diamond merchant is fed up with being disadvantaged.
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Why Blue Nile’s rebirth sputtered
Image: Blue Nile When Bain Capital—along with Bow Street and Adama Partners—took Blue Nile private in 2017, it had grand plans of
Russia Fights Efforts to Declare It an Exporter of ‘Blood Diamonds’
Image: courtesy of Alrosa As a major diamond producer, Russia earns billions of dollars that other nations say help finance war. The
Signet Jewelers acquires rival Blue Nile for $360 million in cash
In announcing the deal for Blue Nile, Signet noted the latter’s “attractive customer demographic that is younger, more affluent, and ethnically diverse
NFT jewelry: pendants by Tiffany for $50K each
Tiffany & Co. has launched a non-fungible token (NFT) that comes with a real piece of jewelry, targeting an exclusive group of
GCAL 8X cut grade now covers fancy shapes
Image: GCAL 8X – www.gcalusa.com Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL) has expanded its GCAL 8X cut grade to include ovals and
Diamond trade: a look behind the scenes of an introverted industry
What is so special about the diamond trade? 7 aspects under the magnifying glass.
Crisil Ratings: diamond industry to witness 15-20% dip in revenue in FY23
India’s diamond industry is likely to witness 15-20% decline in revenue in this financial year due to falling demand and rising prices
Lulo Rose, a rare pink diamond to boost Angola’s troubled mining sector
Image: Lulo Rose – LUCAPA DIAMOND COMPANY LIMITED / AFP Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare pure pink diamond, believed to
Botswana: Fitch Solutions forecasts economic growth of 4.6% in 2022 and 4.2% in 2023
Diamond exports will be the main driver of economic growth in Botswana. Diamond production is expected to increase by 14% this year.