De Beers
De Beers is one of the most influential names in the global diamond industry, shaping supply, pricing, and consumer demand through its mining operations and branding initiatives. For UK jewellery professionals, staying informed about De Beersโ activities is crucial to understanding market dynamics and trade opportunities. Jewellery Focus delivers comprehensive coverage of De Beers, including business updates, production reports, ethical sourcing initiatives, marketing campaigns, and their impact on the UK jewellery sector.
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Jun- 2020 -23 JuneFeatures
Coronavirus: The jewellery industryโs story
At the time of writing, the UKโs embattled high street has been given a glimmer of hope, after prime minister Boris Johnson announced plans on 25 May to allow non-essential retailers to open by mid-June. The announcement will be welcome news for many jewellers who have struggled over the past…
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11 JuneE-Commerce
De Beers launches new e-commerce site
De Beers has announced the launch of a new โcustomer-centricโ website, debeers.com, that is set to provide a โunique offeringโ among the fine jewellery industry. The e-commerce site will be available in English, French and Chinese, and will expand the groupโs product selection that is available for purchase, including a…
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2 JuneInternational
DPA rebrands as the Natural Diamond Council
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has unveiled its rebranding to โNatural Diamond Councilโ (NDC) with a new consumer facing identity and digital platform called โOnly Natural Diamonds.โ As an industry authority, the NDC said it will continue to โinvest in advertising globally but will also become the go-to digital publisher…
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May- 2020 -26 MayAppointments
RJC marks 15 years welcoming new members at 2020 AGM
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has marked its 15-year milestone strengthening consumer confidence for the global jewellery industry at its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). The worldโs leading standard setting organisation for the entire jewellery and watch supply chain celebrated its 15-year anniversary by launching a new website, and publishing…
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21 MayNews
BAJ launches interactive online training
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the launch of its first interactive online training courses, in line with its commitment to provide high-level technical training for jewellers.ย The association said the new online course portfolio also reflects its commitment to โresponding to the evolving needsโ of the industry,…
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18 MayAppointments
De Beers announces new PR directorย
De Beers Group has announced that Sally Morrison will join its consumer and brands division as the new director of PR for Natural Diamonds.ย Morrison will now focus on media, trade and designer outreach for natural diamonds, with a particular focus on the US market.ย Upon taking the role, she…
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11 MayE-Commerce
De Beers Group launches e-commerce platform
De Beers Groupโs auctions department has announced the introduction of a new scheme that will give registered buyers 24/7 access to diamond purchases. The newly-launched โBuy platformโ will allow buyers to make an โimmediate, direct and straightforward purchaseโ from a range of rough diamonds with a further purchase option in…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilCoronavirus
De Beers Group donates $200,000 to womenโs support organisations
De Beers Group revealed it has made a $200,000 (ยฃ160,000) donation to womenโs shelters and support organisations across its four producer partner countries. The donations have been made to the organisations across Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa in response to an increase in gender-based violence resulting from the ongoing…
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7 AprilCoronavirus
De Beers contributes ยฃ2m to Botswana and Namibia
De Beers Group has announced that it will contribute $2.5m (ยฃ2m) across Botswana and Namibia to aid the response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in these countries. The jewellery group said it is a โ50/50 joint ventureโ partner with both Botswana and Namibia in the recovery and sorting of rough…
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6 AprilNews
De Beers Group CFO to depart in July
De Beers Group announced that its chief financial officer, Nimesh Patel, will leave the business at the end of July after four years with the company. Patel will now move from his position to join Spirax-Sarco Engineering as its new CFO and executive director. He joined Anglo American in 2012…
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