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 Beers’ 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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Feb- 2014 -5 FebruaryInternational
De Beers adds 75 years’ experience to executive committee with new hires
De Beers has made three new appointments to its executive committee, which it says adds 75 years of combined diamond industry experience to the team. Paul Rowley, executive vice president of global sightholder sales; Neil Ventura, executive vice president of auction sales; and Balisi Bonyongo, CEO of Debswana, will join…
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Nov- 2013 -14 NovemberEvents
‘Pink Star’ diamond commands $83m at auction
A pink diamond weighing almost 60 carats has been sold at auction for $83m (£52m) in Geneva – the largest sum ever paid for a gemstone of any kind at auction. The stone, dubbed the ‘Pink Star’, was sold to Isaac Wolf, a famous diamond cutter, who announced that he…
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6 NovemberInternational
De Beers announces management changes
Senior De Beers executive Varda Shine has announced she is leaving the group as of January 2014, to be succeeded by Paul Rowley as executive vice president of Global Sightholder Sales. Rowley, who is currently senior vice president of midstream operations for Global Sightholder Sales, joined De Beers in 1983…
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Oct- 2013 -3 OctoberEvents
‘Pink Star’ diamond to fetch $60m at Sotheby’s auction
A pink diamond weighing almost 60 carats has been lined up for auction and is expected to sell for as much as $60m – the largest sum ever paid for a gemstone of any kind at auction. The ‘Pink Star’, as it is being dubbed by Sotheby’s auctioneers, is an…
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Nov- 2012 -8 NovemberManufacturers
Responsible Jewellery Council certifies De Beers for high standards
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recently announced that De Beers Group of Companies has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environment standards in its diamond mining practices.
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Oct- 2012 -16 OctoberTrade Organisations
RJC announces Matt Runci’s successor as chairman
The board of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that James Courage will succeed Dr Matt Runci as chairman of the organisation.
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Aug- 2012 -17 AugustManufacturers
De Beers moves aggregation of worldwide production to Botswana
After almost 80 years in London, De Beers’ aggregation of diamonds moved to Botswana on 14 August.
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May- 2012 -10 MayEvents
Jewellery brands get creative for the Diamond Jubilee
To commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, a host of the world's finest jewellery and fashion brands will showcase exclusive crown and ballgown creations in Harrods.
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Jan- 2012 -19 JanuaryTrade Organisations
New chief financial officer for De Beers Group
De Beers Group has appointed Gareth Mostyn as the company's chief financial officer. Mostyn, who is currently head of corporate finance at Anglo American, will begin in his new London-based role on 1 February.
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Nov- 2011 -28 NovemberEvents
Industry unites to define ‘famous diamonds’
A private dinner was held earlier this month to mark the beginning of a three-day summit in which global authorities in the industry were brought together to spearhead the search to discover undocumented rare diamonds, and ensure they are showcased to an international audience.
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