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De Beers’ CEO on Lightbox, Polished and Anglo American

Al Cook answers questions on the company’s new strategy.

JCK Las Vegas Reflects Patchy Diamond Market

SI-clarity goods performed well, but overall trading was mixed.

Five Market Trends to Watch Out for at JCK Las Vegas

Will the show signal a turnaround in US diamond demand?

What’s Next for De Beers?

With parent company Anglo American ready to divest from De Beers, observers are raising questions about all that the influential diamond business offers.

Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Really Taking Over Australia?

Naturals have a strong chance of succeeding in a quality-conscious market, jewelers argue.

Does Anyone Want to Buy De Beers?

For sale: Diamond miner with unprecedented political challenges operating in the toughest market for years.

What’s Causing China’s Diamond Slump?

Diamonds in China are underperforming other jewelry categories amid economic and cultural changes affecting Chinese consumer habits.

Lab-Grown Margins Might Be High, but Profits Aren’t

Retailers say they need to sell large volumes to make good money.

Diamond Buyers Asking for Too Much Origin Info, Indians Say

US and European clients demanding self-certification even for goods under 1 carat.

Why Jewelry Retail Is Struggling to Reverse Its Two-Decade Decline

The aging of the industry, the difficulties of owning a store these days and the lack of new blood are contributing to a systemic decline of independent retail jewelry stores.

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