De Beers and National Geographic have launched Okavango Eternal, a strategic partnership to address one of the most critical conservation challenges in Africa. The partnership is focused on working hand-in-hand with communities throughout the Okavango to deliver shared ecological solutions that lead to collective economic opportunity.
Report #6. The Diamond Insight Flash Report highlights positive demand trends for natural diamonds over the US holiday season and how attitudes towards lab-grown diamonds are evolving. Must read.
Useful link: https://www.debeersgroup.com/reports/insights/diamond-insight-flash-reports
De Beers Group has partnered with model, Indira Scott, to reveal a collection of pendants made with natural diamonds created for charity under an initiative known as the ReSet Collective. Take a look.
Ten/Ten, a limited capsule collection of 100 commitment rings, designed in collaboration with ten independent jewelry designers, was unveiled on Bluenile.com. The program concept challenged the innovative group of collaborators to reinterpret the classic symbol of love and commitment for a new audience. Each of the ten designs is available in a limited edition of ten all of the designs feature responsibly sourced natural diamonds from Botswana. One design features a hidden inscription on the band and several offer the opportunity for personalization by integrating bands or other rings.
I think De Beers Group has a unique opportunity and responsibility to create lasting benefits for the people and places where diamonds are discovered. I hope their Building Forever 2030 goals works for the benefit of all.
Useful link: https://www.debeersgroup.com/sustainability-and-ethics/building-forever-2030-goals
Must read. De Beers Group and London-based fashion trends consultancy Adorn Insight has released fourth Diamond Insight Flash Report on diamond jewelry trends. Buy less, buy better.
Provenance and lab-grown diamonds have dominated the industry’s conversation for some time, but developments in 2019 have made them the year’s strongest news themes.
In the 13th edition of the Rapaport Diamond Podcast, the team discusses these developments — which are being driven by the majors such as De Beers and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) — and their implications for the sector. We also provide some insight into what to expect during the coming busy month in the diamond trade.
A must listen.
