Podcast: Germany’s Jewelry Pedigree 

Pforzheim-based designer Katharina Junkert tells the story of the city’s manufacturing hub.

Why Is De Beers Marketing Brown Diamonds? 

The miner’s latest “beacon” product met with skepticism at JCK Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Shows Signal Cautious Diamond and Jewelry Markets 

Opening days at Luxury reflect steady high-end consumer demand, but sentiment at JCK fair is mixed.

Signet Sales Increase Amid Strategic Revamp 

Merchandise shakeup and brand focus boosted revenue in first fiscal quarter, CEO says.

Polish All Botswana Diamonds Locally, President Reportedly Urges 

No stone will leave the country in its rough form, Boko quoted as saying.

Kimberley Process Move on Conflict Diamonds Is Slow and Symbolic 

The proposed new definition targets a broader range of armed groups. Member countries would veto anything stronger.

De Beers to Close Lightbox Lab-Grown Diamond Brand 

Company cites dramatic decline in wholesale prices.

What the Vegas Shows Signaled About the Market

How JCK and Luxury shed light on key trends.

Signet Sales and Profit Fall in Challenging US Market

Trading picked up during first fiscal quarter after “sluggish” February, jeweler reports.

Ari Epstein Steps Down as CEO of Antwerp’s AWDC

Resignation to take effect next Tuesday, trade group says.

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