David Bouffard to Leave Signet and RJC December 3, 2023 Veteran executive will exit retailer on April 30, 2024. Industry
Rapaport Begins Three-Day Fast to Protest World Diamond Council Support of Kimberley Process November 8, 2023 Move coincides with annual plenary in Zimbabwe. Rapaport Press Release
‘Diamonds Do Good’ Scholarships Come to Wildfire-Hit Region August 30, 2023 All winners are safe from blazes in Canada’s Northwest Territories, organization says. Social Responsibility
Industry Leaders Debate Social Responsibility at Rapaport Conference June 11, 2023 Session covered Russian sanctions, responsibility standards and the value of doing good. Social Responsibility
Notes from Las Vegas: In the Beginning, It Was Better Than Expected June 3, 2023 Steady traffic, sustainability talks, and diamonds doing good set the tone as the shows opened. Shows
De Beers Denies It Violated Sanctions on Russian Diamonds May 28, 2023 Allegations could harm negotiations with Botswana, media report claims. Industry
Podcast: Diamond Provenance at Scale May 24, 2023 De Beers’ acting VP of strategy and innovation discusses the Tracr-GIA partnership. Traceability
AGTA Calls for Ban on Term ‘Recycled’ May 7, 2023 Association submits recommendations to Federal Trade Commission for “Green Guides.” Social Responsibility
The Dirt on Greenwashing May 2, 2023 Hiding unethical practices behind a veneer of sustainability is a serious issue in the luxury sector. Social Responsibility
WJI 2030 Adds Seven Members to Its Board May 1, 2023 The new recruits come from a cross-section of the jewelry, diamond and fashion industries, as well as from civil society organizations. Social Responsibility
