Conventional wisdom holds that without work, we are lost. Work frames our day, gives us purpose, defines our social standing and allows us to truly exercise our abilities. If you ever heard the quiet whisper "memento mori," consider the alternative. Read More...

With another KP meeting behind us, some colleagues reminded me of the ongoing need to focus on ethics, rather than politics. Thoughts about violence, diamonds, ethics and tuna. Read More...

Some in the diamond pipeline want to reverse what small progress the industry has made in the past century, but the real change that is needed is an evolutionary one. Smart ideas are already propelling manufacturing forward. Don't be left behind. Read More...

To achieve a complete ideal, we may need to improve and change everything, but to be practical, let's be happy for what we have. Read More...

What can the market expect from Harry Winston's purchase of BHP's diamond business? Prima facie, an established miner with a high-end retail operation, strengthening its position. A closer look, however, reveals a far more complex picture and raises important questions. Read More...

Polished prices had declined for the fourth month in a row, a trend started more than a year ago. Bucking this trend are a few items that have consistently outperformed all other over the past year, proving that even in the toughest times, some diamonds shine on. Read More...

The introduction of the Diamond Source Protocol and the call for generic marketing are intertwined. One addresses a possible future problem, the other seeks a solution. How ethics + marketing = spreading consumers love far and wide. Read More...

As the holiday season fast approaches, there is one thing there is definitely not a shortage of: predictions about the upcoming holiday season. Read More...

The proposed Diamond Source Warranty Protocol is problematic and full of flaws, but not a surprising creation considering the discontent with KP. Edahn Golan looks at what it offers and its shortcomings are. Read More...

Diamonds are touted as the ultimate symbol of love, but traders recoil at the mere mention that diamonds are a commodity. Edahn on how embracing commoditization can send the industry into a brighter era Read More...