Taking a closer look at the millennial generation as a new category of diamond buyers. Report

Jewelry remains one of the top three preferences among all consumers when it comes to giving or receiving gifts, ranking third in the US and first in China and India. Millennials represent a significant opportunity for the diamond industry. A new generation of consumers—the millennials—represents a compelling opportunity for the diamond industry, says the sixth … Read more

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