Perspective & Analysis http://www.nyddc.com/weekly-features.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/Data/SiteImages/logo.png Perspective & Analysis http://www.nyddc.com/weekly-features.aspx 120 mojoPortal Blog Module V 1.0 With Forevermark, has the winning formula been found for the elusive branded diamond? http://www.nyddc.com/with-forevermark-has-the-winning-formula-been-found-for-the-elusive-branded-diamond.aspx Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:57:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/with-forevermark-has-the-winning-formula-been-found-for-the-elusive-branded-diamond.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/with-forevermark-has-the-winning-formula-been-found-for-the-elusive-branded-diamond.aspx

In the more than 10 years since the diamond industry began the gargantuan task of marketing its products downstream, the question of branding has elicited possibly more debate than any other topic.  Most agree that brand-intensive marketing is both... read more
 
]]> De Beers-Botswana agreement to shift the balance of power from London to Africa http://www.nyddc.com/de-beers-botswana-agreement-to-shift-the-balance-of-power-from-london-to-africa.aspx Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:07:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/de-beers-botswana-agreement-to-shift-the-balance-of-power-from-london-to-africa.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/de-beers-botswana-agreement-to-shift-the-balance-of-power-from-london-to-africa.aspx

A cosmic shift began in the diamond industry last week, which in many respects was symbolic, but at the same time intrinsically significant. Nine months beyond schedule, De Beers and the government of Botswana concluded a sales agreement, according... read more
 
]]> Political dogfight eroding consumer confidence but jewelry sales showing growth http://www.nyddc.com/political-dogfight-eroding-consumer-confidence-but-jewelry-sales-showing-growth.aspx Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:47:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/political-dogfight-eroding-consumer-confidence-but-jewelry-sales-showing-growth.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/political-dogfight-eroding-consumer-confidence-but-jewelry-sales-showing-growth.aspx

It hit the markets, which plunged as a result, and now it has clearly hit retail sales. The "it" being the open warfare between President Obama and the U.S. Congress through July and the start of August. Consumer confidence plunged in August after... read more
 
]]> Are diamond still prices rising or is consolidation on the way? http://www.nyddc.com/where-are-diamond-prices-rising-and-is-consolidation-on-the-way.aspx Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:12:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/where-are-diamond-prices-rising-and-is-consolidation-on-the-way.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/where-are-diamond-prices-rising-and-is-consolidation-on-the-way.aspx

Are diamond prices still rising? Are they falling, or are they standing still? And what will happen to diamond prices in the coming months? For the first time since 2009, a crystal ball is required to estimate what is likely to be the direction that ... read more
 
]]> Despite tough economic times, bridal jewelry market remains resilient and valuable http://www.nyddc.com/despite-tough-economic-times-bridal-jewelry-market-remains-resilient-and-valuable.aspx Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/despite-tough-economic-times-bridal-jewelry-market-remains-resilient-and-valuable.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/despite-tough-economic-times-bridal-jewelry-market-remains-resilient-and-valuable.aspx

In September 1938, a 29-year-old Harry Oppenheimer, the son of De Beers chairman Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, traveled to the United States for meetings with the N. W. Ayer advertising agency. Thus was put in a motion a process that was to change the... read more
 
]]> Rough and polished prices may be easing for now, but expect higher prices over the long term http://www.nyddc.com/rough-and-polished-prices-may-be-easing-for-now-but-expect-higher-prices-over-the-long-term.aspx Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:10:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/rough-and-polished-prices-may-be-easing-for-now-but-expect-higher-prices-over-the-long-term.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/rough-and-polished-prices-may-be-easing-for-now-but-expect-higher-prices-over-the-long-term.aspx

The old adage of what goes up must come down does not always apply when it comes to economics, but it does sometimes. Or so several of the clients of the Diamond Trading Company thought before this month’s sight in London. What they discovered was,... read more
 
]]> In the Internet driven economy, the diamond exchange evolves and broadens horizons http://www.nyddc.com/in-the-internet-driven-economy-the-diamond-exchange-evolves-and-broadens-horizons.aspx Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:16:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/in-the-internet-driven-economy-the-diamond-exchange-evolves-and-broadens-horizons.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/in-the-internet-driven-economy-the-diamond-exchange-evolves-and-broadens-horizons.aspx

When the general assembly of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) met at the World Diamond Congress in Moscow last year, the South Korean Diamond Exchange was accepted as the organization’s newest member. With its addition, there are now... read more
 
]]> Pondering the effects of Wall Street’s downward plunge on the diamond and jewelry industries http://www.nyddc.com/pondering-the-effects-of-wall-street’s-downward-plunge-on-the-diamond-and-jewelry-industries---.aspx Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/pondering-the-effects-of-wall-street’s-downward-plunge-on-the-diamond-and-jewelry-industries---.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/pondering-the-effects-of-wall-street’s-downward-plunge-on-the-diamond-and-jewelry-industries---.aspx

If any reminder was required that all is not well with the global economy, the triple whammy of Congress’ last-minute resolution of the debt-level crisis, the downgrading by Standard & Poor’s of the United States’ sovereign long-term credit... read more
 
]]> Economic impact study positions diamond sector as New York’s largest export generator, and says the city should do more for 47th Street http://www.nyddc.com/economic-impact-study-positions-diamond-sector-as-new-york’s-largest-export-generator-and-says-the-city-should-do-more-for-47th-street.aspx Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:40:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/economic-impact-study-positions-diamond-sector-as-new-york’s-largest-export-generator-and-says-the-city-should-do-more-for-47th-street.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/economic-impact-study-positions-diamond-sector-as-new-york’s-largest-export-generator-and-says-the-city-should-do-more-for-47th-street.aspx

A year-long study measuring the impact of New York’s diamond and jewelry industries upon the city and state economies has shown that diamonds are New York State’s number one export product and jewelry ranks in the number three spot. In 2009, the two ... read more
 
]]> De Beers reports significant higher revenue and profit on flat supply, Alrosa results similar http://www.nyddc.com/de-beers-reports-significant-higher-revenue-and-profit-on-flat-supply-alrosa-results-similar.aspx Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:37:00 GMT http://www.nyddc.com/de-beers-reports-significant-higher-revenue-and-profit-on-flat-supply-alrosa-results-similar.aspx http://www.nyddc.com/de-beers-reports-significant-higher-revenue-and-profit-on-flat-supply-alrosa-results-similar.aspx

For diamond mining giant De Beers, this week was supposed to be an opportunity to show that the company was back on track with the release of its financial results for the first half of the year. In financial terms, the results were indeed... read more
 
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