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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Dec- 2023 -5 DecemberRetailers
De Beers unveils changes to executive committee
De Beers Group has announced that David Prager, executive vice president and chief brand officer, and Ryan Perry, acting executive vice president of Strategy and Innovation, have decided to step down from their roles in 2024. Both Prager and Perry will continue to serve on the executive committee while overseeing…
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Nov- 2023 -17 NovemberManufacturers
Petra Diamonds chair steps down
Petra Diamonds has announced that chairman Peter Hill, CBE, has stepped down from his role following the conclusion of its annual general meeting. Following his departure, the board has appointed Varda Shine, senior independent director, as chair of Petra. Shine will lead a search for a permanent chair and also…
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Oct- 2023 -26 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers production declines 23% in Q3
De Beers Group has recorded a 23% decrease in production to 7.4 million carats in the third quarter. The company attributed the drop to the ongoing transition at Venetia and planned maintenance at its diamond mines in Botswana. The Venetia mine in South Africa saw the biggest decline, as production…
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20 OctoberAppointments
Sandrine Conseiller appointed CEO of De Beers Brands
De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Sandrine Conseiller as CEO, De Beers Brands. Conseiller’s appointment follows Marc Jacheetโs decision to leave De Beers and she will join De Beers and become a member of the groupโs executive committee on 1 December 2023. In her new role, Conseiller will…
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Sep- 2023 -22 SeptemberManufacturers
Lightbox shuts down bridal jewellery experiment
De Beers Groupโs lab created jewellery brand Lightbox has confirmed that it has concluded its engagement ring trial. Through the test the company deepened its understanding of lab-grown diamonds (LGD) and evaluated the changing landscape and consumer perceptions associated with them. De Beers said that Lightbox will continue to focus…
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Aug- 2023 -1 AugustManufacturers
De Beers sees revenues drop to $2.8bn in H1
De Beers has revealed that its total revenue decreased to $2.8bn (ยฃ2.19bn), with rough diamond sales decreasing to $2.5bn (ยฃ1.96bn), during the first half of the year. It said that the high levels of polished diamond inventory in the midstream coming into 2023, as well as the ongoing macroeconomic headwinds,…
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneFeatures
Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry
Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…
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23 JuneRetailers
De Beers expands Enchanted Lotus collection
De Beers has expanded its Enchanted Lotus collection with a new series of high and fine jewellery designs that introduce more colours of enamel to the existing range. The Enchanted Lotus launched in 2009 and its design is inspired by the lotus flower. According to De Beers, the signature Enchanted…
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14 JuneTrade Organisations
RJC appoints new board members at 2023 AGM
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the leading standards-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, has announced that its members on 9 June elected three members to its executive committee of the board of directors, and elected nine members to the board, at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Edward…
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May- 2023 -16 MayManufacturers
World Diamond Council appoints new president
The World Diamond Council has appointed Feriel Zerouki to the role of president, following three years as vice president. Zerouki assumed office on 15 May at a meeting of the WDC board of directors in London, taking over from Edward Asscher, who completed the second of two non-consecutive terms as…
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