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Philippe Mellier, who served as CEO of De Beers, died on July 8 at age 69. He led the company from 2011 to 2016.
Squeezed in the middle Still, the jewelry retail market has segmented along those lines of wealth distinction in the last year. Jewelry sales at independents grew 4% in 2024, according to the Edge ...
A fancy-vivid-pink diamond ring stole the show at the recent Bonhams jewelry sale in Hong Kong, where it brought in HKD 4.4 million.
A 392.52-carat sapphire and diamond necklace is set to take center stage at an upcoming Christie’s jewelry auction in New York.
The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) has named Jeffery Corey of H. E. Murdock Company as chairperson for a one-year term. As well as choosing him as chairperson, the group also reelected him to the board ...
Gemfields recorded a loss in 2024 amid a weak demand for gemstones, borrowing money to keep the business afloat.
You launched 77 Diamonds in 2005 as an online-only bespoke jeweler. The name of the company relates to an important year in the history of the diamond industry, correct? Yes. Traditionally engagement ...
Anglo American expects De Beers to suffer another impairment as the parent company carries out a review of the diamond miner’s value.
The head of Dubai’s diamond and commodity exchanges is looking out for his city’s interests both at home and on the world stage.
A 4.03-carat Tajikistan ruby from Pamir Gems. (Pamir Gems) Price-friendly color options Looking beyond traditional sources, Dussart says, “I’ve seen some exceptional Afghan and Vietnamese rubies ...
US retail sales hit record growth during the recent holiday season, verging on pre-pandemic levels, thanks to lower inflation.
Christie’s is one of the biggest players, generally holding several of the top spots for jewels with the highest prices fetched at auction.