AWDC Names Karen Rentmeesters as Interim CEO April 15, 2024 Appointment follows resignation of Ari Epstein. Industry
US Retail Sales Slow Slightly in March April 15, 2024 Wage gains and easing inflation spur 0.7% increase. Retail
Strong Holiday Demand Spurs Chow Tai Fook Sales April 14, 2024 Revenue up 12% in fourth quarter. Retail
US Jewelry Business Closures Rise in First Quarter April 14, 2024 Some 178 companies exited the sector compared with 133 a year ago. Retail
Sotheby’s Jewelry Watch Auction Sells Out in Under an Hour April 14, 2024 Some 24 items found buyers in first gender-free live auction dedicated to bejeweled and embellished vintage timepieces. Auction
Lab-Grown Margins Might Be High, but Profits Aren’t April 14, 2024 Retailers say they need to sell large volumes to make good money. Lab-Grown
India’s Surat Diamond Bourse Faces More Questions April 11, 2024 Why are companies taking their time signing up to India’s newest exchange? Industry
Market Comment April 11, 2024 News: Market quiet. US and India retail seasonally slow. China slump continues. G7 sanctions causing confusion. Industry
Ari Epstein Steps Down as CEO of Antwerp’s AWDC April 11, 2024 Resignation to take effect next Tuesday, trade group says. Industry
A Bereaved Father Gifts Diamonds to Soldiers, and This Week’s Other News April 11, 2024 Members of the editorial team pick their favorite pieces from the internet. Industry
