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Predictions 2021
What to Expect in the Industry This Year
Three industry insiders share their predictions for the diamond and jewelry trade in 2021.Elle Hill CEO
News Jan 14, 2021 Leah Meirovich
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Lucapa Puts Lesotho Mine on Lockdown
Lucapa Diamond Company will temporarily close its Mothae mine in Lesotho during a 14-day nationwide lockdown.Starting Thursday,
News Jan 14, 2021 Leah Meirovich
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Firestone Faces Uncertain Future
The continued operation of Firestone Diamonds is in question amid an extended shutdown of its mine in Lesotho and heavy debt.The
News Jan 13, 2021 Leah Meirovich
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Independent Jewelers Report Strong Bridal Sales
Independent jewelry retailers in the US noted solid sales over the holiday period, as consumers had more disposable
News Dec 31, 2020 Leah Meirovich
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The Most Buzzworthy Diamonds of 2020
Amid a challenging year for the industry, diamonds proved the coronavirus pandemic couldn’t dampen their appeal.
News Dec 30, 2020 Leah Meirovich
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Graff Unit Purchases Shares in Lucapa
Graff subsidiary Safdico has purchased a substantial number of shares in Lucapa Diamond Company as part of the miner’s bid
News Dec 29, 2020 Leah Meirovich
Argyle Pink Tender 150
Argyle Pinks Break Records After Mine Closure
Rio Tinto achieved record value at its 2020 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, with bidders raising their
News Dec 20, 2020 Leah Meirovich
Synova 150
Fancy Shapes Get Automation Boost
Swiss technology provider Synova has expanded its automated diamond-cutting system to include fancy shapes. The company,
News Nov 23, 2020 Leah Meirovich
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Signet to Co-Brand Jared and James Allen
Signet Jewelers will offer James Allen products in nearly half of its Jared stores through a new, dual-branded
News Nov 03, 2020 Leah Meirovich
Argyle Closure
Rio Tinto Ends Mining at Argyle
Rio Tinto will dig the last diamonds up from the ground at its Argyle deposit in Australia on Tuesday,
News Nov 02, 2020 Leah Meirovich
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Blue Nile to Sell Lightbox Lab-Grown Diamonds
Blue Nile has launched an exclusive line of Lightbox lab-grown diamond jewelry, its first foray into synthetics
News Oct 29, 2020 Leah Meirovich
Dominion Ekati 150
Dominion in Flux as CEO Resigns
Patrick Merrin has stepped down as interim CEO of Dominion Diamond Mines, deeming it “appropriate” to focus on his position
News Oct 20, 2020 Leah Meirovich
Petra restructure 150
Petra Lenders Take Majority Control of Company
Petra Diamonds has called off its formal sales process, as its lenders have acquired majority ownership
News Oct 20, 2020 Leah Meirovich
RetailRap 150
How a Client Advisory Board Can Help Your Store
The days when brands made all their business decisions on their own are gone. With bigger
News Oct 13, 2020 Leah Meirovich
Lucapa Mothae 150
Lucapa to Sell Mothae Rough Privately
Lucapa Diamond Company will sell rough from its Mothae mine in Lesotho directly to diamantaires through private
News Sep 09, 2020 Leah Meirovich
RetailRap Sept 150
How to Redesign Stores so Customers Feel Safe
Getting customers to shop post-lockdown has been difficult given financial constraints, and the fear of catching Covid-19
News Sep 07, 2020 Leah Meirovich
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Rio Tinto Kicks Off Penultimate Pink Tender
Rio Tinto will offer a record-breaking diamond at its penultimate pink-diamond tender as it prepares to close the Argyle mine.The
News Sep 03, 2020 Leah Meirovich
Mining Ekati 150
Mining Sell-Off Highlights Sector’s Woes
Just as the sun emerged from behind the clouds and diamond demand began to recover from a glut
News Aug 06, 2020 Leah Meirovich
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How to Market Jewelry During the Pandemic
Is it appropriate for jewelers to market during the pandemic?Yes, now is when jewelers need business the most. I think
News Aug 05, 2020 Leah Meirovich
Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto Grants Rough Buyers Flexibility
Rio Tinto has given customers flexibility with their rough purchases since the Covid-19 crisis began,
News Jul 28, 2020 Leah Meirovich
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