Diamond is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026

Mumbai: De Beers Group, a global leader in the natural diamond industry with a legacy spanning over a century, is launching A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026, a visual retrospective celebrating its pioneering role in shaping the world of natural diamonds. The book traces how, beginning in the 1930s, the brand reimagined natural diamonds from discreet treasures of the elite into aspirational symbols of love, commitment, and personal achievement, cementing their place as enduring masterpieces of

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Diamond is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026

Mumbai: De Beers Group, a global leader in the natural diamond industry with a legacy spanning over a century, is launching A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026, a visual retrospective celebrating its pioneering role in shaping the world of natural diamonds. The book traces how, beginning in the 1930s, the brand reimagined natural diamonds from discreet treasures of the elite into aspirational symbols of love, commitment, and personal achievement, cementing their place as enduring masterpieces of

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Anglo American Appoints New Chairman

London: Anglo American, the parent company of De Beers, has appointed industry outsider Stuart Chambers as chairman, the company announced Wednesday. Chambers is a former chairman of UK-based technology group ARM Holdings and consumer-packaging firm Rexam, and has also served as a non-executive director at engineering company Smiths Group and British supermarket chain Tesco. Additionally, he has held senior roles

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ALROSA’s Revenue Grew 33% in May

Moscow: ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, has announced diamond sale results for May and the first five months of 2017. In May 2017, the Company sold rough and polished diamonds worth USD 472.1 million, which is 33% higher compared to a year earlier. Revenue from rough diamond sales amounted to USD 467.6 million, polished diamond sales – USD

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JA and DCA Agree to Collaborate

New York: Jewellers of America (JA) and the Diamond Council of America (DCA) have decided to work together toward their shared goal of supporting the jewellery industry, the two trade organizations announced recently. The groups’ boards voted in favour of an affiliation agreement that will enable them to align their missions and operations better, but still be independent bodies, they

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Synthetic Diamond Identification Made Easy

Las Vegas: Gemmological Institute of India (GII), Mumbai and Arotek Scientific Instruments Pvt. Ltd., jointly developed an advanced version of the existing Q-CHK Instrument. Mr. Anup Zaveri, Trustee of GII addressed the gathering of the diamantaires at a breakfast meeting held at Hotel Mandalaly Bay Resort & Casino, BanyanD, Level 5, South Convention Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas,

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Anglo American Appoints New Chairman

London: Anglo American, the parent company of De Beers, has appointed industry outsider Stuart Chambers as chairman, the company announced Wednesday. Chambers is a former chairman of UK-based technology group ARM Holdings and consumer-packaging firm Rexam, and has also served as a non-executive director at engineering company Smiths Group and British supermarket chain Tesco. Additionally, he has held senior roles

Read More »

ALROSA’s Revenue Grew 33% in May

Moscow: ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, has announced diamond sale results for May and the first five months of 2017. In May 2017, the Company sold rough and polished diamonds worth USD 472.1 million, which is 33% higher compared to a year earlier. Revenue from rough diamond sales amounted to USD 467.6 million, polished diamond sales – USD

Read More »

JA and DCA Agree to Collaborate

New York: Jewellers of America (JA) and the Diamond Council of America (DCA) have decided to work together toward their shared goal of supporting the jewellery industry, the two trade organizations announced recently. The groups’ boards voted in favour of an affiliation agreement that will enable them to align their missions and operations better, but still be independent bodies, they

Read More »

Synthetic Diamond Identification Made Easy

Las Vegas: Gemmological Institute of India (GII), Mumbai and Arotek Scientific Instruments Pvt. Ltd., jointly developed an advanced version of the existing Q-CHK Instrument. Mr. Anup Zaveri, Trustee of GII addressed the gathering of the diamantaires at a breakfast meeting held at Hotel Mandalaly Bay Resort & Casino, BanyanD, Level 5, South Convention Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas,

Read More »

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