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Also in this newsletter: the EU’s future climate commissioner gears up for grilling on his fossil fuel past
Proposals would reshape global market for the precious stones, but implementation will divide industry
Man-made competition hurts price of natural stones, though fears of bankruptcy mount among lab-grown producers
Critics warn arrangement following populist campaign will be bad for the industry as well as the company
Brand aims to restore its ‘aesthetic excitement’, signalled by arrival of spectacular yellow rough diamond and emerald
The gem has found new lustre, as edgy pieces attract young men, though environmental concerns are casting a shadow
Twice-yearly auctions are part of the house’s expansion strategy across luxury sectors and aim to attract younger buyers
Negotiations had raised uncertainty over strategic value of miner for owner Anglo American
Our annual look at the glistening world of jewellery includes an interview with Cartier’s creative director Jacqueline Karachi, a personal reflection on why cufflinks are still meaningful and glimpses into the working methods of emerging and established designers
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
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