Kimberley Process, Cornerstone of the Natural Diamond's Social Commitment
October 08, 20 by Edward AsscherOn August 13, 2020, IDEX Online posted a Memo by its correspondent John Jeffay. In it, he reported on a discussion he had with Jacques Voorhees, a long-time industry entrepreneur, recalling an article... Read More...
Cautious Optimism in India
October 01, 20 by John JeffayColin Shah is upbeat about India's diamond industry. He took over as chairman of India's Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in June, when the country was recording 10,000 to... Read More...
Will our Industry Finally Admit the Truth about Banks?
September 24, 20 by Chris DelgattoI love our industry, the good and even the bad. The history, the characters, and the unique nature. But most of all I love diamonds, I always have. This passion from a young age started me down a road ... Read More...
Business as Usual?
September 17, 20 by John JeffayAre we in recovery? The diamond industry was on its knees in March and April. The world was reeling from coronavirus, governments were scrabbling around for ventilators to keep people alive... Read More...
A Marriage Made in Heaven (Not)
September 10, 20 by John JeffayHell hath no fury like a jeweler spurned. Tiffany & Co were unceremoniously ditched at the altar. And they're not going to let LVMH walk away quietly. It was billed as the biggest deal in the history of luxury goods.... Read More...
Argyle Pinks - The End of an Era
September 03, 20 by John JeffayThe end of an era is looming. The iconic Arygle mine, which has been selling 90 per cent of the world's pink diamonds since 1984, is expected to cease production in November. And so the supply of ... Read More...
Tiffany - the Legalities and the Linguistics
August 26, 20 by John JeffayWhen is a Tiffany ring not a Tiffany ring? That depends whether you ask Tiffany and Co, the iconic New York-based jeweler or Costco, the world's biggest warehouse retailer.... Read More...
Three Keys to a Thriving Jewelry Industry
August 20, 20 by Scott Murphy, President and CEO of Jewelers Mutual GroupI wish we had a crystal ball to tell us exactly how the jewelry industry will bounce back from the hand we all have been dealt. Unfortunately, we do not - but even if we did, it would not change the undying focus we have Read More...
Searching for Blood Diamonds
August 13, 20 by John JeffaySearch for blood diamonds on Google and you'll find plenty of entries. But try finding the real thing, also known as conflict diamonds, in a jewelry store today and you'll struggle. Or so says Jacques Voorhees,... Read More...
Are We Nearly There Yet?
August 06, 20 by John JeffaySo when will it all be over? Most of us probably feel like the child on a long road trip who keeps asking: "Are we nearly there yet?" Parents or Waze can usually provide.... Read More...
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