Richest Man, Happiest Woman
May 27, 21 byBernard Arnault, aged 72, turns to his wife Helene Mercier over breakfast at their home in Paris. "I've made $76bn since last March," he proudly tells her. "As of today I'm the richest man in the world... Read More...
Engagement Rings for Men: Where's Tiffany's Pride?
May 20, 21 by John JeffayTiffany & Co. was out and proud in January 2015 when it unveiled its first ever ad featuring a same-sex couple. My predecessor Danielle Max devoted a whole Memo devoted to its headline... Read More...
Petra's $6m Human Rights Settlement
May 13, 21 byPetra Diamonds announced yesterday that it had agreed a $6m settlement over alleged human rights breaches at its Williamson mine, in Tanzania. The UK-listed miner made no admission of liability... Read More...
Pandora's PR Master Stroke
May 06, 21 by John JeffayLast week I wrote about Diamond Foundry ramping up its production of lab-grown diamonds. And I mentioned new research highlighting increased consumer awareness of lab-growns... Read More...
Is the Tide Turning for Lab Grown Diamonds?
April 28, 21 by John JeffayDiamond Foundry this week announced plans to ramp up its production of lab-growns to 5m carats a year. That's a huge number. Global production of lab growns last year totaled 7m carats. of which just 1m carats ... Read More...
India's Covid Crisis: The Tragic Cost of Complacency
April 22, 21 by John JeffayA tragedy is unfolding in India. A nation that believed it had beaten the coronavirus pandemic just a few weeks ago now has two patients to a hospital bed, a critical shortage of oxygen, and ... Read More...
Jewelers Battle it out on Reality TV
April 15, 21 by John JeffayThe Great British Bake Off has been a TV triumph for over a decade. Amateur bakers compete to impress the judges with their baking skills, and avoid elimination to reach the final. The program... Read More...
Why Buy Jewelry when you can Rent Instead?
April 07, 21 by John JeffayA Chanel handbag for $600 a month. A Rolex Submariner watch for $300 a month. Why buy life's luxuries when you can rent them instead? A whole new world is opening up, not just for those... Read More...
Who are the Big-Money Jewel Buyers?
April 01, 21 byI'm always fascinated when big-money gems come up for auction. Not so much by size and spec or even the price, but by the people behind the jewels - those who owned them (past tense) ... Read More...
Three Freedoms: Passover, Elections and Coronavirus
March 25, 21 by John JeffayI feel free. Free like a slave unshackled. Free like a citizen who can help shape his nation's destiny. And free like a prisoner liberated from their cell to enjoy former pleasures. Let me explain.... Read More...
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