News
A rare 9-carat pink diamond goes on display after 100 years of its theft
A rare nine-carat pink diamond, stolen from a French château nearly 100 years ago, has been unveiled to the public for the first time.
Today
Huayou Cobalt secures 50% interest in Ghana’s Ewoyaa Lithium Project
Atlantic Lithium has completed a novation agreement between Elevra Lithium and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, transferring Elevra’s rights and interests in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project and the broader Ghana portfolio to Huayou.
Today
Russian government greenlights Digital Mine platform for mining enterprises
A new Digital Mine platform will be implemented at Russian mining enterprises by the government, in collaboration with the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI), as per executive order issued by president Vladimir Putin.
Today
De Beers transfers initial BWP 1 billion contribution to Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund
De Beers has transferred its initial BWP 1 billion ($73 million) contribution to the Diamonds for Development Fund, marking a major milestone for the initiative designed to support Botswana’s long-term economic diversification.
Yesterday
Valterra Platinum's refined PGM output falls 41%, sales decline 27%
Valterra Platinum's refined platinum group metal (PGM) production decreased by 41% to 576,900 ounces for the third quarter ending 30 September 2026.
Yesterday
Promotion of Diamonds, Gemstones and Precious Metals
06 august 2008
More aggressive promotion of diamonds as a commodity category (generic marketing) was in the highlight of discussions held at the 33d World Diamond Congress in Shanghai. In particular, marketing expert Michael Balerin, the former CEO of the World Gold Council, proposed to take the similar marketing plan developed by WGC as a model.
News from Tiffany
05 august 2008
Last month American Tiffany generated a noticeable information flow. The company published its regular financial report, disclosed it plans for the nearest future and secured support from Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova.
The agreement between the tennis player and the company was signed on the eve of the Open Championship in France.
Use of Internet Technologies
04 august 2008
Among other events at the Las Vegas Show there was a workshop on the problems related to online market competition held by Jonathan Downing and Megan Meinerding of Fruchtman Marketing. Meinerding reminded that even though Web sites like Blue Nile had a brisk business, 95% of all transactions were still done in brick and mortar stores.
Gender Factor
01 august 2008
Some time ago, Ken Gassman, an IndexOnline analyst, called jewelers’ attention to the necessity of appealing to the female part of consumers, namely to young well-off working women keeping up with the fashions, who have money and are eager to buy jewelry.
Asian Factor
31 july 2008
The excellent sales results in Asian countries are one of the reasons allowing premiere jewelry brands to talk of recession as if it were some mythical beast. However, it is noteworthy that Asian markets are sending alternately directed signals.
