Brussels Theft is A Warning Sign
February 21, 13 by Edahn GolanThe diamond theft at Brussels’ airport is more a cautionary tale than a story of financial harm. How did it happen, why are the failures so alarming, and what does it have to do with global terrorism. Read More...
In Praise of Investing in High-End Diamonds
February 14, 13 by Edahn GolanThe debate about investing in diamonds in the economic press mostly considers investment in 1-carat white goods, the kind considered the "bread and butter" of diamonds. However, the real action is somewhere else, and the returns are impressive. Read More...
Blood in the Water, Sharks Circling
February 07, 13 by Edahn GolanHardly anything trumps bad news, especially if it's full of blood and gore. Everyone rubbernecks to see the damage when passing a car accident, a habit, just like sharks circling blood. So what should we do with good ol' boring news? Read More...
Go Fund Yourself!
January 31, 13 by Danielle MaxIt used to be that if you needed money for a project you either dug deep in your pockets or approached the bank for a loan. These days, some enterprising companies and individuals are bypassing the bank altogether and looking to you and me to help fund their projects. Read More...
To Get it Right, Let Go
January 24, 13 by Edahn GolanWe usually know when what we do is not good enough, we just sometimes ignore it. Life is like that sometimes. You’ve prepared a project with a lot of good intention, and found that it just did not deliver. It happens, you just have to let go. Read More...
Promises and Concerns over the Harry Winston Deals
January 17, 13 by Edahn GolanHow did Harry Winston edge out De Beers to buy Ekati, what does this mean for the diamond industry, why does $1 billion for the retail arm make sense, what will happen with DAA and which player in the luxury market should we be paying more attention to. Read More...
Spira’s Court Ordered Sight Supplies Enter 11th Year!
January 10, 13 by Chaim Even-ZoharWithout a supply contract or filing an application, with no broker or Value Added Services charges, one company is getting a steady supply of rough diamonds before any other Sightholder. Ironically, this is made possible by a Competition Council. Read More...
The Rough Diamond Rollercoaster
January 03, 13 by Edahn GolanRough prices declined, polished did too – but at a smaller rate. Imagine that that was only the appetizer for what 2013 has in store. A rough wrap and look ahead. Read More...
It was a Challenging Year, It Is a Promising New Year
December 30, 12 by Edahn GolanRiding the whiplash of the 2008 economic crash, 2012 was clearly a turbulent year, the kind that will be well remembered. Read More...
ABN AMRO Vs Arjav – It's About Transparency and a Sign of Things to Come
December 20, 12 by Edahn GolanABN AMRO, the leading diamond industry bank, closed Arjav's credit line and gave up on an important and large account because the diamond trader didn't understand the new rules of the game – it's about transparency. Read More...
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