Going To the Mattresses
January 05, 12 by Edahn GolanOf LKI, its RICO case against KBC bank and Antwerp Diamond Bank, the details of how "Daleyot Entities" allegedly stole more than $135 million worth of diamonds and the last act of Samson. Read More...
The Low Down on the High Street
December 29, 11 by Danielle MaxWhen Queen of Shops, British retail expert Mary Portas reviewed H Samuel, it was not pretty. What lessons can be taken from a damning condemnation of one Britain’s best-known jewelry chains. Read More...
The Two Less Important Questions
December 22, 11 by Edahn GolanThe two popular questions of the week are "Who’s in?" and "Who’s out?" of the coveted DTC Sightholders list. The issues ahead of the industry warrant other questions. Read More...
Double Dip or Not – The (Long-Term) Future is Bright
December 15, 11 by Edahn GolanThe number of middle-class households in India and China is forecast to leap from an estimated 216 million this year to 469 million in 2020, providing the backbone for future growth in demand for diamond jewelry. Read More...
Global Witness Failed – KP and the Public
December 08, 11 by Edahn GolanInstead of creating positive change, Global Witness allowed lasting harm. It failed to negotiate well or to reach its very worthy goals. This failure ultimately led Global Witness out of KP. Read More...
When All Else Fails – Diamonds
December 01, 11 by Edahn GolanWhen strong winds are blowing dark clouds over the west's economies, those with foresight can take advantage of the opportunity. Read More...
Confidence and Respect on the Road to Change
November 24, 11 by Edahn GolanAs the U.S. plans its KP Chair tenure, it should take into consideration not only its own goals but also embrace the diversified voice of the diamond pipeline. That is what bold leadership is all about. Read More...
Ready, Steady, Go – Time for the Heavy Guns
November 17, 11 by Edahn GolanWe are half way through November, and holiday gift purchasing is in full swing. Handicapped by the lack of generic advertising for diamond jewelry from De Beers or anyone else, diamond firms, jewelry makers and retailers need to fend for themselves. Read More...
It's the Long Term, Stupid
November 10, 11 by Edahn GolanThere are many questions about the reasons for the Oppenheimer family to sell their holding in De Beers, but the more interesting question is why Anglo American bought it, and how it fits into a broader issue – the recent consolidations and proposed IPOs of a range of leading companies. Read More...
No Reason for Cheer
November 03, 11 by Edahn GolanThe just achieved KP agreement on exportsfrom Marange is no source of pride for the involved. In fact, a few might feel embarrassed by it all, among them the U.S., NGOs, Abby Chikane and Zimbabwe. Read More...
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