De Beers

WFDB appoints Louise Prior to executive director

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced that it has appointed Louise Prior to the newly created position…

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De Beers sales fall 21% in first half of 2015

Diamond company De Beers has reported a total sales decrease of 21% to $3bn (£1.94bn) in the first six months…

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Diamond prices decline in June

Diamond prices continued to decline in June as decreased demand from the US and the Far East affected manufacturers.  This…

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RJC appoints Andrew Bone as executive director

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed a new executive director, Andrew Bone, as part of the organisation’s ongoing management…

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The naysayers must now eat their words

Almost two years ago I wrote sceptically about the initial murmurings of a merger between the two major jewellery trade…

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Richemont invites LVMH and Kering to create new online store

The chairman and CEO of Richemont, Johann Rupert, has invited LVMH and Kering to create a new online luxury retail…

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WFDB to discuss co-operation with new Diamond Producers’ Association

The president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has said the upcoming presidents meeting between his body and…

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Big 7 diamond miners to form association

Seven of the world’s leading diamond mining companies have announced plans to form a new Diamond Producers Association (DPA). The…

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De Beers places Kimberley Mines on the market

De Beers has announced that it is looking for expressions of interest for its Kimberley Mines in South Africa.  The…

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Profitability and finance top of WFDB meeting agenda

Industry financing and falling profitability will be the leading topics at the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) presidents’ meeting…

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