First World Diamond Day Drives Surge in Global Searches
April 12, 26
Images from the first World Diamond Day (WDD), held on 8 April, reached around 30 million people, according to the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), which organized the event. It says the WDD buzz prompted a 30% spike in global searches... Read More...
Diamond Debut for De Beers and Sotheby's Collaboration
April 12, 26The sale of the Jwaneng 28.88 diamond later this month marks the start of a collaboration between De Beers and Sotheby's. Together they aim to "present exceptional diamonds as works of art," although no details on the terms or scope of the agreement have ... Read More...
Deadline This Week for De Beers Bidders
April 12, 26Anglo American has reportedly set a deadline of 16 April (this Thursday) for bids to buy De Beers. The date has not been confirmed by Anglo, but is reported by Bloomberg and other outlets, which also say the government of Botswana is still determined to... Read More...
Sharing Special Photos for World Diamond Day
April 09, 26The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) launched its inaugural World Diamond Day on 8 April, with people from over 50 countries sharing personal milestones and stories behind natural stones on social media. Participants were urged to upload photos... Read More...
Alrosa Announces Plans to Increase Production
April 09, 26Alrosa says it plans to expand diamond production through Severalmaz, the subsidiary that accounts for around 10% of its output. The sanctioned Russian miner says Severalmaz's production for 2024 and 2025 at its Lomonosov deposit remained constant, at ... Read More...
Memo by John Jeffay
April 09It's a masterstroke by Taylor Swift. The entrepreneur, brand builder, influencer, philanthropist (and singer songwriter) puts diamonds front and center in her latest video, a homage to the late, iconic Elizabeth Taylor and her equally iconic jewelry collection... Read More...