US jewellers report that more couples than ever are buying diamond engagement rings. Report

      Engagements Driving Diamond Jewellery Demand This Holiday Season. As consumers are spending less on elaborate weddings and/or honeymoons in the current environment, they had more to spend on choosing the perfect ring. Jewelers say more couples than ever are choosing diamond engagement rings – eschewing industry concerns that the difficult economy would … Read more

Diamonds fill the temporary void left by travel in the way few other luxury products can

  The potential for diamonds to capture luxury market share previously allocated to travel. Travel spending has been the key competitor to diamond jewellery in recent years, particularly for the Millennial share of wallet. But diamonds have unique power to capture consumer spend previously allocated to travel, finds De Beers, the world’s leading diamond company … Read more

Online has become an increasingly important channel for the diamond industry

Global Diamond Demand Reaches Record Levels. Global demand for diamond jewellery reached a record high of US$79 billion in 2013 according to the inaugural Diamond Insight Report, published this week by The De Beers Group of Companies. Demand is expected to continue to grow over the long-term, driven by the ongoing economic recovery in the … Read more

6 world premiere supercars and James Bond helicopter at Monaco’s Top Marques 2013

2013 Top Marques Monaco supercar show (TMM 2013, 18-21 April, 2013) is celebrating its tenth anniversary by launching six world premiere supercars and the exclusive James Bond edition VIP-Helicopter from AugustaWestland. Vencer, Mazzanti, Mansory, Delavilla, Savage Rivale, and Isis will debut their new automotive artworks, while AgustaWestland James Bond styled VIP helicopters will be available for … Read more

Know Your Diamond: MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show focused on gold and diamond opportunities

Know Your Diamond: MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show in Sharjah, the region’s most popular jewellery fair, focused on gold and diamond opportunities The 32nd MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show, the region’s most popular jewellery fair, got under way on March 27 at Expo Centre in Sharjah. For its spring edition, the five-day show is hosting … Read more