Grading of diamonds: in-house diamond grading system is revolution
Pioneering tech firm Sarine says it will revolutionize the diamond industry with the introduction of the first ever in-house grading of diamonds
China: falling demand puts pressure on the diamond industry
Giants De Beers and Alrosa have seen their sales of rough diamonds plummet since the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic in China.
Luxembourg: Antwerp court declares a holding company bankrupt
Many Belgian business families use P.O. box companies in Luxembourg, but now the Antwerp court has declared such a Luxembourg ‘multi-billion P.O.
HRD sale: diamond certifier prefers restructuring rather than sale
Image: Ellen Joncheere (HRD) – HRD sale The HRD rejects the bid of ex-CEO Peter Meeus, even though he is paying the
Coronavirus is currently wreaking havoc on the diamond market
The interruption of sales in China, where the new coronavirus is rampant, has significantly slowed demand in the diamond market. Its players
The diamonds of the new Bond Girl
image: Universal Pictures It’s official, the new James Bond “No Time To Die” will be released on screens worldwide from 2 April
GIA suspends diamond sealing services
The Gemological Institute of America’s certification laboratory suspends its diamond sealing service for the second time in six years. A suspected fraudster
Business deals and some famous stones
Like diamonds, everything sparkles during the holiday season.
HRD Antwerp – Who will get hold of this ‘crown jewel’ ?
Image: HRD Antwerp High tension in the Antwerp diamond world: the renowned certificate lab and research centre HRD Antwerp is being sold.
Tiffany will want much more than $14.5 billion from Bernard Arnault
The iconic American brand Tiffany & Co. is likely to reject the current $14.5 billion takeover bid by French luxury giant LVMH