De Beers Confirms Bids from Botswana, Angola and Namibia
January 11, 26
De Beers has confirmed that Botswana, Angola and Namibia have expressed interest in acquiring equity in the company, along with a number of unnamed business groups. But CEO Al Cook, in an interview with the Reuters news agency last week, declined... Read More...
Proposal Woes: Diamond Ring Falls 120ft from Bridge
January 11, 26It was the perfect setting for a mid-winter wedding proposal - the landmark SkyBridge in Michigan, USA - until Trevor Van Camp dropped the diamond ring.​ Danielle Jenkins said yes, just as the ring slipped from his fingers and fell through the grated... Read More...
Forevermark's New Retail Approach for India
January 11, 26De Beers has opened its largest global Forevermark store in Mumbai, and aims to open another 25 in major Indian cities by the end of 2026. Global Forevermark stores are a new retail approach being tested exclusively in India - standalone, company-operated... Read More...
Phillips Auctions a Record $290m Watches in 2025
January 08, 26Phillips achieved its highest ever total from watches sold at auction in 2025. It raised over $290m, securing its position as top auction house in the sector, ahead of Sotheby's and Christie's. New York-based Phillips has partnered for the last 10 years with... Read More...
Festive Demand Drives Titan Jewelry Sales
January 08, 26Titan reported a 41 per cent surge in revenue for its jewelry sector during the three months to 31 December 2025. It said growth during Q3FY26 was fueled by vibrant festive demand and wedding season purchases, with revenue driven by substantial increases... Read More...
Memo by John Jeffay
January 08First there was the smartphone, then came the smartwatch, followed by the smart ring. And now the latest must-have is the smart earring. It will track your heart rate, sleep patterns and posture. It captures health signals that are impossible to measure by a device worn... Read More...