Botswana’s President Challenges De Beers for Greater Control of the Diamond Industry
Botswana’s escalating challenge to De Beers marks a defining moment in the global diamond sector, as resource-rich[…]
De Beers Group extends Desert diamonds into bridal with a new palette of lighter hues
Desert diamonds bridal campaign builds on the momentum of De Beers Group’s first new beacon in over[…]
World Diamond Day: The Most Valuable Diamonds Ever Sold at Auction
In recognition of World Diamond Day, we reflect on some of the most extraordinary diamonds ever offered[…]
Godfather of All Watches: $1.2m Tribute to Mafia Boss
Jacob & Co.'s Opera Godfather Baguette is more than a luxury watch set with almost 1,100 diamonds.
Botswana to Settle for Smaller De Beers’ Stake?
Botswana may now settle for a minority stake in De Beers rather than seeking majority control, according[…]
Botswana seeks to raise debt ceiling to weather diamond market downturn
Botswana’s finance minister sought parliamentary approval on Wednesday to raise the country’s statutory debt ceiling from 40%[…]
DCLA News | Botswana Doubles Down as Diamond Supply Tightens and Demand Strengthens
The diamond pendant worn by Bogolo Kenewendo at a recent Cape Town mining conference was more than[…]
De Beers Slashes Number of Sightholders
De Beers has reportedly slashed the number of sightholders who can buy their goods by as much[…]
Lab-Grown Diamonds: A Structural Disruption to the Traditional Diamond Industry
The global diamond industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its modern history. The[…]
South Africa’s New Guidelines to Boost Domestic Polishing
South Africa has introduced new guidelines to retain more economic value from its rough diamonds by promoting[…]