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How Do You Protect the Price of an Asset?

January 03, 2025

Falling or not, LGD (lab-grown diamond) prices are a point of constant contention as people voice the need for stability to ensure long-term maturity. And sure, most of this conversation focuses on the supply side of the equation. But here’s my take: falling prices aren’t always a bad thing. Sometimes,...

Would You Trade Your House for a Tulip?

December 23, 2024

This is a popular cautionary tale used by economists that you may already have heard of. In the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age, tulips were considered a status symbol to a point where the prices surged to more than that of luxurious houses. This also led to what was arguably the...

Vested Interests and Lies: How Biased Forces Have Fooled the Consumer

December 01, 2024

Let’s focus on building transparent, honest narratives that highlight the real positive impact of both natural and lab-grown diamonds. Instead of perpetuating divisive rhetoric, let’s work towards creating shared value—value that sustains lives, communities, and ecosystems....

Correlation or Causation?

November 16, 2024

Surely, there are many other factors influencing both markets—macroeconomic trends, currency fluctuations, changes in consumer demand, and evolving preferences in jewelry design. Still, the potential interplay between gold and diamond pricing is an interesting angle to consider....

To My Friends in the Natural Diamond Industry: LGDs Are NOT Your Competition!

November 11, 2024

We often get stuck in tunnel vision, reducing the idea of “competition” to other diamond dealers or lab-grown manufacturers. It’s a narrow perspective that keeps us focused on internal rivalries rather than external opportunities. But the truth? We’re in a much bigger arena....

Yes, But Who Cares?!

November 05, 2024

The consumer naively believes that everything they buy is ethical. When presented a choice between sustainable and unsustainable at the same price points, most consumers will choose the sustainable product because it feels good. In a competitive world, it is enough to be able to stand out for the positive...

The Global AUM of Sustainability Investments is Over $30 Trillion! 💰

October 23, 2024

Key insights from the DMCC event on Bridging Sustainability and Finance and what it means for the gems, jewellery, and luxury industries....

Going Green is Cheap, and Getting Cheaper...

September 03, 2024

Running the numbers and breaking down the costs, we found that making production practices sustainable actually costs a LOT less than people think. In fact, it often amounts to less than 1% of the wholesale value of the goods. This is largely thanks to advancing technologies addressing the biggest source...

Signet Jewelers' Mixed Performance: Navigating a Tough Market with Strategic Initiatives

June 15, 2024

Signet Jewelers reports mixed Q1 2025 results: revenue of $1.51B, EPS beats at $1.11, but net profit down 47%. Strategic wins in fashion sales & digital transformation show promise. Can they overcome market challenges? Dive into the details. #Investing #Retail...

Lab-Grown Industry Needs a Coming Of Age

June 06, 2024

Since COVID, Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD) have emerged as a formidable force in the gemstone industry with rapidly increasing volumes and dynamic prices. However, the state of the industry as it stands reminds me of a child imitating its parents because they are all it has ever known. Perhaps stemming from the fact that...

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