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Consumers have cut back on buying the stones in response to the cost of living crisis
Hiroshima summit to be dominated by war in Ukraine and efforts to broaden curbs on Moscow
Discreet showrooms in the affluent area of central London are attracting a values-oriented millennial clientele
G7 nations are working on an inspections regime to target the country’s gemstones, but risk destabilising the global industry
Diamond Standard creates bars and coins of measured values of gems but faces hurdles to launch futures contract and ETF
President threatens to abandon diamond producer unless country’s share of rough stones is increased
A flawed history of the tricontinental diamond trade focuses on Amsterdam’s Jodenbuurt
Luxury jewellery brands are looking to emulate the cachet — and sales success — of Cartier’s Love bracelet
The gemstone’s hue range and lower price compared with ruby are attracting jewellers and their customers
Resistance from industry’s hub Antwerp seen as key to bloc’s reversal of mooted import ban
Brands see booming demand for their heritage pieces, which they are buying back, restoring and offering for sale once more
Zero-carbon claims must be seen in context of repurposed stones and impact on mining, analysts say
Oil veteran Al Cook to replace Bruce Cleaver after 7 years in charge
Antique jewellery is finding a new market, especially pieces by Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels
Mandatory standards aim to boost jewellery exports and give consumers more confidence in the purity of gold they buy
London showcases bold contemporary styles aimed for an international clientele
Two Geneva-based events want to fill the gap left by the now-defunct trade show
Cutters and polishers strengthen traceability to retain business
Design collaborations are commonplace between talents in fashion and even watches, but rare between jewellers
Embattled London-listed miner launches debt-cutting drive
Creativity behind this year’s launches is influenced by global supply chain constraints
Prices for the semi-precious stone have soared after supply was squeezed by coup, Covid and sanctions
Diamond sales have held up thanks to pent up demand from consumers following the pandemic
Brands offer latest pieces to preferred clients well ahead of official unveilings
French company has brought back labels such as Oscar Massin, Rouvenat and Vever
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