House of Fraser closures to impact emerging jewellery brands
House of Fraser announced yesterday that it intends to close 31 out of its 59 shops as part of an extensive rescue plan.
If the plan is approved, 2,000 House of Fraser employees will be...
TOP FIVE: Tips from brands and retailers on training shop floor staff
Staff training is absolutely vital, especially today when stores have to give consumers a reason to shop in store rather than online.
Here, leading brands and retailers reveal their top training advice…
When training staff of...
Rio Tinto Announces Opening of A21 Diamond Pipe at Diavik
The A21 diamond pipe, the fourth at the Diavik Diamond Mine, was opened yesterday by Honourable Wally Schumann, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment with the NWT government, Rio Tinto has announced.
The new open...
After a Difficult Year, the Israeli Diamond Industry Begins 2021 with Positive Figures
Ramat Gan, Israel, April 7, 2021: The Israeli Diamond Industry is showing clear signs of recovery, after the coronavirus pandemic took a heavy toll during the past year. Figures for the first quarter of...
INTERVIEW: Why the only way is ethics for WB the Creative Jewellery Group
WB The Creative Jewellery Group (WBTCJG) prides itself on its focus on ethical jewellery manufacture and supply chains, but what sits behind this focus and success? And why is it important?
Fiona Pluck, WBTCJG’s head...
BlueRockRaises £350,000 Through Share Placement, To Expedite Work on Kareevlei Diamond Mine
BlueRock Diamonds plc, a diamond mining company with activities in South Africa, announced that it had raised an aggregate of £350,000 (before expenses) via the issue of 29,166,667 ordinaryshares through placement. The Company said...
RJC commends Pandora for good working conditions and giving back
The Responsible Jewellery Council has re-certified jewellery giant Pandora after deciding the firm continues to live up to standards covering human rights, labour rights, environmental impact, mining practices and product disclosure.
The company achieved certification...
Civil Society Coalition Meets to Reflect on its Role in KP and on Broader...
The Civil Society Coalition within the Kimberley Process (KP) met recently in Antwerp, Belgium “to reflect on its role in the Kimberley Process and on broader diamond governance”, a statement from the Coalition on...
Amanda’s Style File: Dainty Diamonds
Every woman needs a handful of everyday jewelry.
These pieces should be classic yet fashionable and in her style. They should also be well made, easy to layer and go with everything in her clothing...
ALROSA’s Total Diamond Sales For 2017 Almost Touch US$ 4.3 billion
ALROSA Group’s total diamond sales for December 2017 amounted to US$ 237.8 million. Of this revenue for rough diamonds amounted to US$ 228.3 million; while sales for polished diamond stood at US$ 9.5...
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