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LVMH Watches Appoints Jean-Christophe Babin as CEO
LVMH has named Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin as CEO of the group’s watches division, where he will maintain overall responsibility for both brands. Babin, who will start his new role at LVMH ...
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Mountain Province Struggle Continues as Loss Nearly Doubles in 2024
Mountain Province’s loss widened in 2024 as weak demand led to a drop in the average price of rough diamonds. The miner, which operates the Gahcho Kué mine in Canada, plunged to a net loss of CAD 80.8 ...
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18ct. Pink Diamond Gets $500K Price Tag at Christie’s
Christie’s will offer an 18.72-carat diamond ring at its upcoming New York sale, where it is set to fetch up to $500,000. The pear modified brilliant-cut, light-brown-pink, SI2-clarity diamond ring ...
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Women’s Jewelry Association Names New Board of Directors
The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) has named four new members to its board of directors for 2025. The new members will support the association’s next chapter of growth, bringing a collective wealth ...
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Petra Refutes Union Claim of Mass Layoffs
Petra Diamonds has denied claims from a South African labor union that it intended to dismiss as many as 468 employees due to challenges continued weakness in the diamond market has triggered. The ...
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Ruby Necklace Smashes Estimate at Sotheby’s
A ruby necklace was the star of a recent Sotheby’s auction in Paris, where it sold for more than double its high estimate. The necklace, featuring a cushion-shaped, 3.12-carat, pigeon’s blood Burmese ...
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India Diamond Trade Gears Up for Possible US Tariffs
The Indian diamond sector is preparing for potential hikes in US duties from next week, with efforts underway to thwart the plans amid concerns about their impact. Industry members expect the US to ...
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Inside Dubai’s Dhamani 1969
In this exclusive interview with Amit Dhamani, CEO and Managing Director of the Dhamani Group, Martin and Amit discuss a number of topics, including: defining luxury and its value, the economic ...
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Martin Rapaport and Tawhid Abdullah Tour Dubai’s Gold Souk
In this exclusive interview with Tawhid Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of Jawhara Jewellery, Martin Rapaport and Tawhid discuss a number of topics, including: Dubai’s gold business, the historical ...
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Diamond Scanning, Sourcing & Traceability: Martin Rapaport and Wesley Tucker
In this exclusive interview, Wesley Tucker, CEO of Tracr, joins Martin Rapaport to explore key topics in diamond traceability. They discuss the role of blockchain in tracking diamonds, scanning at the ...
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Inside Dubai’s Business Culture: Martin Rapaport Interviews Ahmed Bin Sulayem
In this exclusive interview with Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Martin and Ahmed discuss a number of topics, ...
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Diamonds, Brands and Fashion Jewelry: Signet’s New Strategy
Signet Jewelers’ new CEO, J.K. Symancyk, has unveiled plans for reviving the company’s sales and profitability following a few disappointing quarters. Speaking to investors on an earnings call last ...