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LVMH’s $14.5bn bid for Tiffany shows power passing from gem miners to luxury marketers
Duma Boko seeks to boost country’s share of diamond wealth if he wins election
China slowdown and Hong Kong protests disruption dent consumer demand
Shrinking demand and lab-grown competition among multiple challenges facing sector
Industry struggling with economic uncertainty and rise of lab-grown stones
Most recent auction sells 25 per cent fewer gems compared with same cycle a year ago
Slower global growth affecting market for shiny stones
Venerable miner has moved into a market that raises profound existential questions for the industry
Fernandes replace Wanblad in move that allows latter to focus on role as director of strategy
Younger consumers lead the way as sales of gems hit record $82bn, says De Beers
Some view the mining group’s arrival on the scene as a move to protect the real thing
State-owned miner tests rouble payment system as both countries turn sceptical on dollar
Eira Thomas turns to blockchain to shake-up $14bn precious stones sector
The mining process insufficiently protects human rights, campaigners say
Young people are generally thought to prefer experiences to products
Producers of natural gems are unnerved by cheaper, cleaner synthetic jewels
Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards; Astley Clarke sales in China; Pandora’s fourth Melbourne shop
Industry ramps up advertising in bid to target new buyers
SS Nujoma sets sail to mine for higher-value gemstones off Namibian coast
Groups led by De Beers grapple with challenge of young adults eschewing marriage
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