St. Petersburg: A Revolution in The Making
July 03, 08 by Chaim Even-ZoharAlrosa’s president Vybornov, whom we already identified as one of the industry’s main shakers, has demonstrated this week that Alrosa has the guts and vision to assume a worldwide leadership role in the diamond industry. Read More...
Enhancing the Industry’s Capital Base
June 26, 08 by Chaim Even-ZoharDiamond Circle Capital Plc, a closed-ended investment company incorporated in the Isle of Man, has successfully completed its IPO on the London Stock Exchange. Read More...
The Three Industry Wild Cards
June 19, 08 by Chaim Even-ZoharAt a recent exercise to forecast the direction our industry is heading, the crucial final words were “and then, of course, we have the three industry wild cards.” Read More...
Much Pain and Little Promise in Johannesburg
June 12, 08 by Chaim Even-Zohar“Every one-man, white-owned diamond dealership or manufacturing unit [in SA] must have a black equity partner, otherwise they will not be allowed to... Read More...
GIA’s Box of Trade Secrets
June 05, 08 by Chaim Even-ZoharThis week’s riddle: What do Rapaport and the GIA have in common? The obvious answer: they both recently tried their utmost to see how fast they could destroy the remnants of their own reputations. It truly seems like a breathtaking race. Read More...
BPP and Paying Bus Drivers in HK
May 29, 08 by Chaim Even-ZoharThe guilty verdict against the founder of the Tse Sui Luen Jewellery empire for paying illegal commissions to ensure a flow of customers to the company's showrooms, has become another fascinating test case for De Beers. Read More...
Truth and Justice – No Blackmail or Extortion
May 22, 08 by Chaim Even-ZoharJulius Klein Diamonds has filed a motion in an Ohio court alleging that jeweler John Stafford, who is suing the company for alleged responsibility for the loss of a pink diamond, is now resorting to “extortion” and “blackmail.” Read More...
The Forevermark Brand Strategy: Empowering the Retailers
May 15, 08 by Chaim Even-ZoharUpon asking for feedback from DTC Sightholders about the launch of the De Beers Forevermark brand presentation, which was attended by select clients in London at the last Sight, they all mentioned “the umbrellas.” Read More...
U.S. Court Subpoenas GIA ‘Certifigate’ Records (Updated)
May 08, 08 by Chaim Even-ZoharMaybe it was inevitable: a U.S. court has issued a subpoena to the GIA to release specific “Certifigate”-related records. The subpoena was issued by a California judge on behalf of the County Common Pleas Court in Dayton, Ohio, in the case of Stafford Jewelers vs John M. Stafford.... Read More...
A Spectacular Win in DTC’s ‘One against Hundred’ Game
May 01, 08 by Chaim Even-ZoharMiracles do happen! That was my first reaction when seeing the inclusion of the renowned Belgian rough diamond trading company Diamanthandel A. Spira BVBA on the new Diamond Trading Company (DTC) client list for the 2008-2011 contract period. Read More...
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