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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Sep- 2016 -21 SeptemberManufacturers
Forevermark announces completion of brand refresh
Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers Group of Companies, has completed a refresh of its global brand identity. Teaming up with marketing agency Pope Wainwright & Wykes (PWW), the new brand identity has been designed to be โdigestible and accessibleโ for global markets and has injected increased โclarity and…
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14 SeptemberEconomy
Millennials spent $25bn on diamond jewellery in 2015, says De Beers
Millennials spent more than US$25 billion on diamond jewellery in 2015 in the four largest consumer markets, acquiring more than any other generation, according to The Diamond Insight Report 2016, published today by The De Beers Group of Companies. Despite millennials (those aged 15-34 in 2015) facing more financial challenges…
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Aug- 2016 -9 AugustTrade Organisations
De Beers partners with NAJ to launch new diamond grading service
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced a partnership with De Beersโ diamond grading service in the UK. The service – a partnership between NAJ and the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of the De Beers Group of Companies – will see NAJ members benefit…
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Jul- 2016 -11 JulyManufacturers
De Beers CEO highlights importance of partnerships
The new chief executive officer of De Beers, Bruce Cleaver, has highlighted the importance of relationships with the companyโs partners, saying they are the โcornerstone of the businessโ. In a blog for the companyโs website, Cleaver, who was recently appointed to the position, said: โDe Beers holds a unique position…
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Jun- 2016 -28 JuneEconomy
Rough diamond demand stable in fifth sales cycle, says De Beers
The De Beers Group of Companies has announced rough diamond demand is stable in its latest sales cycle. Provisional sales for the companyโs fifth sales cycle of 2016 stood at $560m (ยฃ420m). This was down on the $636m (ยฃ473m) raised in its fourth sales cycle of the year, but De…
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May- 2016 -27 MayAppointments
Bruce Cleaver named CEO of De Beers Group
De Beers Group as announced the appointment of Bruce Cleaver as CEO, following Philippe Mellierโs decision to step down from the role after five years with the company. Cleaver – who will begin his role on 1 July – serviced as De Beersโ executive director and was responsible for strategy…
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24 MayEconomy
De Beers reports ‘continued stability’ of rough diamond demand
The De Beers Group of Companies has announced the โcontinued stabilityโ of rough diamond demand, following its latest sales cycle. In its fourth sales cycle of 2016 the company reported rough diamond sales of $630m (ยฃ431m) compared with the $666m (ยฃ456m) realised in its third sales cycle earlier this year.…
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17 MayCurrent Affairs
De Beers and Namibia sign long-term sales agreement
The Government of the Republic of Namibia and the De Beers Group of Companies has signed a 10-year sales agreement. The agreement – the longest-ever signed between the two partners – will include the sorting, valuing and sales of Namdeb Holdingsโ diamonds. Namibia will see a significant increase in rough…
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Apr- 2016 -27 AprilEvents
Industry financing to top agenda at World Diamond Congress
โCriticalโ information on financing for the diamond industry will be at the top of the agenda at the 37th World Diamond Congress to be held in Dubai on 16-19 May. The biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) will have…
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26 AprilCurrent Affairs
Petra Diamonds revenue soars 25% in Q3 results
Petra Diamonds has announced its revenue rose 25% to $120.5m (ยฃ82.9m) in the third quarter (Q3) of the 2016 financial year, when compared with the same period in 2015. In its latest trading update for the period from 1 January to 31 March, Petra said its revenue was pushed up…
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