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De Beers Sales Slump Amid Market Weakness
De Beers’ rough-diamond sales slowed in January as a disappointing holiday season piled further pressure on the midstream. Proceeds fell
News Jan 29, 2019 Joshua Freedman
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Forevermark US Sales Increased in 2018
Sales of Forevermark jewelry rose 8% year on year in the US in 2018, according to the brand’s owner, De Beers. That growth
News Jan 13, 2019 Rapaport News
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De Beers Sales Rise After Diwali Break
De Beers sold $540 million of rough diamonds in its December cycle, buoyed by the return of Indian manufacturers from
News Dec 18, 2018 Rapaport News
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Top 10 Stories of 2018: A Year of Synthetics
This was the year in which synthetic diamonds went mainstream. De Beers launched its Lightbox brand, the
News Dec 18, 2018 Joshua Freedman
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Jwaneng Chief to Head Debswana
Debswana, De Beers’ Botswana joint venture, has appointed Jwaneng mine chief Albert Milton as managing director. Milton
News Nov 22, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers Sales Slip to $440M
De Beers recorded its lowest-value sales cycle this year as weak Indian demand prompted it to drop prices of cheaper
News Nov 20, 2018 Rapaport News
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Alrosa Joins De Beers Blockchain
De Beers has signed up Alrosa to its blockchain pilot, bringing the world’s two largest diamond producers together
News Oct 29, 2018 Rapaport News
De Beers Sightholder Boxes
Indian Demand Weak at $475M De Beers Sale
Manufacturers were concerned about profitability at last week’s De Beers sight, and expressed hope their new supply
News Oct 17, 2018 Joshua Freedman
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De Beers Launches African Women’s Program
De Beers and United Nations Women have unveiled a three-year plan to support more than 1,200 female entrepreneurs
News Sep 27, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers Sales Drop at Sixth Cycle
De Beers sold $530 million of rough diamonds at its July cycle amid a seasonal slowdown in the market, the
News Jul 31, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers Buys Peregrine Diamonds for $81M
De Beers’ Canada business has agreed to acquire exploration company Peregrine Diamonds, which owns the promising Chidliak
News Jul 19, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers Sells $575M Amid Strong Demand
De Beers recorded its largest monthly sales since January as shortages and strong sentiment supported the rough-diamond
News Jun 27, 2018 Joshua Freedman
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‘Diamonds Do Good’ Awards See Record Results
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) said it hosted its most successful award show to date, raising funds
News Jun 07, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers to Launch Line of Synthetic Diamonds
De Beers will begin selling laboratory-grown diamonds under a new fashion-jewelry brand, promising to transform the synthetics sector
News May 29, 2018 Rapaport News
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Signet Joins De Beers’ Blockchain Trial
Signet Jewelers will become the first retailer to participate in De Beers’ blockchain project for tracking diamonds. The
News May 27, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers Raises Rough Prices Again
De Beers sold $550 million worth of goods at its May sales cycle as strong consumer demand boosted the
News May 22, 2018 Joshua Freedman
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Diamond Demand Hits $82B High – De Beers
Global consumer demand for diamond jewelry grew 2% to an all-time record of $82 billion in 2017 amid a strong US market
News May 17, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers Tracks 100 Stones on Blockchain
De Beers has successfully traced the progress of 100 high-value diamonds from mine to retail using its new
News May 10, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers to Sell Diamonds from Artisanal Miners
De Beers announced plans to work with artisanal miners in Sierra Leone to ensure their diamonds are ethically sourced
News Apr 22, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers Raises Prices at $520M Sale
De Beers’ April sight closed with a value of $520 million amid concerns among manufacturers that higher rough
News Apr 17, 2018 Joshua Freedman
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