What are the facts in the story about the mega diamond field in Russia? Are there any diamonds, or is this a myth? And De Beers, is it the same old company, or are the changes real? Read More...

Low numbers of Chinese buyers plus non-interested Indian buyers equals a disappointing Hong Kong show for diamond traders. Why did that happen, what sold, and why is there reason for optimism. Read More...

What will happen if the U.S. decides to place barriers on polished diamond imports? Is it at all possible that consumer will decide to ban some polished diamonds manufactured in key centers such as India? Read More...

It's a time of new beginnings, full of promise, and don't let the nearing Fall fool you for a minute. The shortening days, cooler weather and occasional rains carry a fresh promise more often associated with Spring. Read More...

Blue Nile's mark up on diamonds is below retailers' average, giving it an edge. To survive, retailers will need to study what gives Blue Nile and other e-tailers an advantage and either adopt or figure out how to counter them. Read More...

Greater sales per store are the secret to profitability in retailing. “It is not about adding stores; rather, it is about leveraging fixed expenses with greater sales volume per store,” says Ken Gassman Read More...

Men and women think differently and evaluate a product differently. If the diamond industry is going to target female self-purchasers, women need to be heavily involved in the entire production process. Read More...

Clinique’s new “hands off” approach to selling makeup has Danielle Max thinking about potential ramifications for the jewelry industry, who might want to take a look at Clinique’s approach. Read More...

To be successful, diamond suppliers must communicate with everyone in the chain of distribution, down to the shopper. If not, consumers will say ‘I know what I want, and you don’t have it.’ Read More...

The mood is as low as the Dead Sea. Welcome to the summer of 2012. Now what? This is the opportunity to do it with taste – with the best people, best product, best designs – and spread it around, so everybody grows up with better things. Read More...