Your Net Roundup  – JCK

Hey, everybody. Earlier than I begin, I’d like to say a brand new function I hope so as to add to this weblog, known as “Meet the Miner.” This might contain speaking to individuals who work within the artisanal sector, digging up supplies like diamonds, gem stones, gold, and platinum.

I’ve already thought up a bunch of questions relating to working circumstances, pay, security, and so forth. However I’m questioning if any of you had something you’d wish to ask an artisanal miner. This function isn’t meant to be an argument for or in opposition to artisanal small-scale mining (ASM). It simply goals to make sure the miners’ voices are a part of the dialogue. We hope to get sincere solutions that cowl the nice, the dangerous, and the ugly.

You probably have something you want to ask, or suppose you’ll be able to assist facilitate this, please write me at rbates – at – jckonline.com.

This week: The worth of small diamonds goes up. Ought to the watch business embrace lab-grown diamonds? And a take a look at individuals who cover engagement rings in meals. All under.

 

Jewellery gross sales rebounded in January, says Mastercard

– People “reluctant” to make large purchases, says Fed survey

– Luxurious demand stays robust amid consumer weakness

– Luxurious watch gross sales make up for falling volumes in mid-market

 

De Beers inspecting “all choices” for Forevermark

– Charles Stanley’s farewell letter, with lab-grown warning

 

De Beers lifts costs of smallest rough diamonds

 

De Beers’ new CEO says hello

 

Bloomberg: Is Botswana Enjoying Hen With De Beers?

– Botswana press: 54-year relationship faces “acid test” (subscription)

 

Why Africa “bleeds” diamond revenues

 

“Progress” in European Union sanctions on diamonds

– G7, EU searching for approach to track diamonds

 

Diavik Diamond Mine’s life prolonged till 2026

 

Zimbabwe and India search fresh diamond deal

 

India establishing heart for lab-grown diamonds

– Surat diamond business switches picture from natural to “mixed”

 

Will watch business say “I do” to lab-growns?

 

IIA Applied sciences wins lab-grown patent dispute in opposition to De Beers subsidiary

 

Apple Watch loses struggle in patent battle

– Why the Apple Watch patent fight matters

 

Cartier, Tiffany finish commerce secrets and techniques dispute

 

Breitling opens six new boutiques

 

Pandora takes benefit of property downturn as it opens new stores

– Catching up with Pandora’s creative directors

 

Fink’s jewelers to open two new flagships

 

Luxurious manufacturers purpose to tackle Cartier love bracelet

 

Malls search to deliver purchasing facilities closer to home

 

Why Jewelers Mutual Group purchased Luxsurance’s digital vault app

 

Are eBay and Etsy additionally taking 50% fees?

 

Jewellery Designer Showcase sued over Ponzi allegations  (subscription)

 

Nirav Modi gems go on sale for $1.5 billion

 

Secret surveillance digital camera discovered outside jeweler’s home

 

Christina Miller Dwelling Room session on recycled gold (video)

 

Swarovski names new chief monetary officer

 

Scarcity of skilled watchmakers “threatening industry”

 

How Sarah Martin Rowe went from opera to jewellery

 

Nancy Ajram is Tiffany & Co.’s first Arab brand ambassador

 

C.D. Peacock named jewellery companion of the Chicago Cubs

 

A take a look at Jimmy Carter’s cufflinks

 

Susan Lucci chats about her love of bijou with JCK

 

Kendra Scott discusses celebrities’ favorite jewelry

 

Disgraced artwork vendor’s household returns uncommon royal jewels to Cambodia

 

Bride-to-be reveals she was behind botched beach proposal

 

When did individuals begin hiding engagement rings in food?

 

Media Watch

Lab-grown diamond articles in Deccan Herald and South China Morning Post

The New York Instances on tennis bracelets and “erotic” watches

The New Yorker visits the Tucson gem show

 

From the Podcast   

The Jewellery District, Episode 89: Visitor Malyia McNaughton

 

 

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