Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Declining grades, illegal mining and rebel activity will affect quality mix and cash flow in 2026, company says.
Group predicts sales for personal products likely to grow up to 4% for full year 2026.
Oval, marquise and old mine are most popular engagement-ring shapes.
Three-month pause will save money and manage rough-diamond flow into market.
Collections will debut at new flagship stores in Barcelona and Milan.
Nicole Ahline will explain how the lab identifies treatment status and origin.
Annie Doresca, Sara Yood and Mark Smelzer will join the executive team.
103.77 carats of traceable rough fetch average of $66 per carat, surpassing $58 market value.
Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
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