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De Beers begins new marketing campaign for natural diamonds

26 november 2024

De Beers has launched a new marketing campaign, ‘Forever Present’, to reinforce the desirability of natural diamonds over the key holiday gifting season in the United States.

It said the campaign sees the return of the iconic ‘A Diamond is Forever’ tagline following its reintroduction to De Beers’ category marketing activities last year.

The campaign features diverse real-life couples, illustrating unforgettable moments and key milestones worth celebrating with the most special people in our lives, bringing the true essence of their relationships to life on screen.

Showcasing classic jewellery designs including studs, tennis bracelets, anniversary bands, three-stone rings and solitaire pendants, the campaign speaks to a broad audience of U.S. gift-givers.

It will run throughout the U.S. across digital platforms, social media including Instagram and TikTok, and out-of-home including major airports.

The campaign assets will also be made available free of charge to retailers planning to invest in natural diamond marketing this holiday season.

“De Beers’ iconic natural diamond category campaigns have shaped the desire for natural diamonds over many decades,” said De Beers Brands chief executive Sandrine Conseiller.

“We’re proud to build on this tradition by reviving and refreshing one of our most legendary taglines ‘A Diamond Is Forever’ this holiday season. With a modern sensibility and playful colloquial language, this latest campaign encapsulates the unique qualities of natural diamonds, positioning them as the perfect choice for celebrating life’s most cherished milestones.”

The Forever Present campaign follows the recently launched Worth the Wait campaign, a collaboration between De Beers Group and Signet Jewelers.

Worth the Wait is focused on soon-to-be-engaged Millennial and Gen Z audiences, while Forever Present appeals to gift-givers of all ages by showcasing the connection between natural diamonds and creating precious memories with loved ones this holiday season.

Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor-In-Chief, Rough & Polished