Are LGDs the cause of lower melee prices?
April 05, 19 by Ya'akov AlmorAn unhealthy melee market - rough and polished - endangers the well-being and future of the entire diamond supply pipeline. Read More...
Last words about Basel 2019
March 29, 19 by Ya'akov AlmorBaselworld closed the doors of its 2019 edition on Wednesday, March 26, leaving manywith a feeling of wonderment about what will transpire at the 2020 edition. Read More...
Basel revisited
March 21, 19 by Ya'akov AlmorI am not going this year. In fact, I haven’t gone there since 2013, since the show has lost so many of its iconic exhibitors. Read More...
The end of emotion – the beginning of reason
March 14, 19 by Ya'akov AlmorWe need to focus on marketing diamonds. And melee is the bread and butter of the entire supply pipeline. Read More...
Needed: Real People
March 07, 19 by Ya'akov Almor"Millennial purchasers respond to real. Not just the word, ‘real’ but actual realness." Read More...
Differentiate – don’t grade!
February 28, 19 by Ya'akov AlmorAll LGDs need at the end of the manufacturing process is a ‘fail’ or a’ pass,’ just like any other product. Read More...
Memo – strike that - Straight Talk
February 21, 19 byI’m not great with Memo’s. I usually don’t read them. If I even get them. Read More...
Forecasting The Future – a Fascinating Challenge
February 14, 19 by Albert RobinsonFor the diamond industry – and all others – knowing where the world is heading is always useful. Read More...
Theft Shows Strength Of Diamond Bourse's Security
February 07, 19 by Albert RobinsonWhat the event also clearly showed was how rare such incidents are. Read More...
A Pivotal Year For Lab-Grown Diamonds As Industry Uncertainty Remains
February 01, 19 by Albert RobinsonThere can be little doubt that the public's interest in such stones – especially among younger buyers – is growing. Read More...
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