A Giant Leap Toward Diamond Source Disclosure
The diamond trade took a significant if unexpected step toward transparency at the recent Kimberley Process (KP) intersessional meeting...
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Avi Krawitz
- Jun 19
Time for Signet to Deliver on Bridal
As always, Signet Jewelers provided some important insights into the state of the US jewelry market in its fiscal first quarter report...
Avi Krawitz
- Jun 2
De Beers Bets its Future on Origins
The De Beers roadshow has begun. CEO Al Cook on Friday outlined a new strategy that will see the company streamline its mining operations...
Avi Krawitz
- May 6
A Bit About De Beers
April Market Report I took a bit of an extended hiatus after Passover, traveling and what not. And what an inopportune time to switch off...
Avi Krawitz
- Apr 15
Zimbabwe’s Diamond Legacy
With little fanfare, the United States has effectively ended its sanctions on Zimbabwe diamonds. On March 4, President Biden signed an...
Avi Krawitz
- Apr 7
Signet’s Growing Synthetics Problem
Signet Jewelers is shifting its lab-grown diamond offering toward the fashion jewelry category, mirroring the broader trend taking effect...
Avi Krawitz
- Mar 11
Fear of the Unknown: Thoughts From Shanghai
I'm scared of heights. There, I said it. It’s not an acute fear; I have no problem flying or the steady incline of a mountain hike. I’ve...
Avi Krawitz
- Feb 16
The Untouchable Pinks
While the G7 nations are tightening their restrictions relating to Russia-sourced diamonds, Alrosa is amping up its production and...
Avi Krawitz
- Feb 10
Another Big Year for De Beers
De Beers Group was in the news this week. 85% shareholder Anglo American published its fourth quarter and full year production report...
Avi Krawitz
- Feb 5
The Ultimate Goal
January Market Report February tends to sneak up on us. It also serves as a sudden reminder to get on with those New Year’s resolutions...
Avi Krawitz
- Jan 15
Confidence in Diamonds
Money talks, goes the old saying. If so, the diamond industry can consider itself heard, as three major mines announced plans or funding...
Avi Krawitz
- Jan 8
On the Agenda
Lately, I've been thinking about the diverse interests that people have in the diamond industry. That’s not a critique. Having an agenda...
Avi Krawitz
- Dec 18, 2023
The City of Diamond Dreams
Step aside Gaborone, Surat has reclaimed its status as the premier global diamond center. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
avikrawitz
- Dec 11, 2023
Changing of the Guard
Two human resource announcements caught my attention last week, each marking the end of tenure for two industry stalwarts. The first,...
Avi Krawitz
- Sep 12, 2023
Paul Zimnisky: Worth the Investment
I checked in with industry analyst and consultant Paul Zimnisky, CFA. I’ve admired Paul for years, but only met him in November at the...
Avi Krawitz
- Sep 5, 2023
Shreyans Dholakia: Business with Emotion
There was so much packed into my conversation with Shreyans Dholakia. My connection with Shreyans dates to my first trip to Surat, India...
Avi Krawitz
- Aug 22, 2023
Ayelet Lerner: Building Networks
Confession time… as journalists, we tend to focus on the big companies that make big announcements. But really, the more interesting and...
Avi Krawitz
- Aug 17, 2023
Brandee Dallow: Determined to Make a Difference
I was super excited to chat with Brandee Dallow this week. Brandee may seem unassuming, but she’s a force to be reckoned with. So, if you...
Avi Krawitz
- Aug 13, 2023
Claire Adler: Standing Out From the Crowd
I finally had a chance to catch up with none other than my friend Claire Adler. It has been way too long – thanks for that Covid! I’ve...
Avi Krawitz
- Aug 5, 2023
Chris Zoettl: An Eye for Jewelry
For those of you who don’t know Christopher Zoettl, he’s the one with the big smile and cheerful nature, and as I learned recently, a man...
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