Aalst Carnival
In 2019, Sylvain hears about the Aalst carnival for the first time. A troubling resemblance between the conventions of Nazi propaganda and the caricatures present at the carnival strikes
Signet Jewelers acquires rival Blue Nile for $360 million in cash
Sylvain Goldberg2022-08-14T14:25:23+00:00August 14th, 2022|0 Comments
In announcing the deal for Blue Nile, Signet noted the latter’s “attractive
Omega Diamonds acquitted in lawsuit by Belgian customs (article published in January 2017)
Sylvain Goldberg2022-08-14T14:25:29+00:00August 10th, 2022|0 Comments
Claims against Omega Diamonds by customs dismissed
NFT jewelry: pendants by Tiffany for $50K each
Sylvain Goldberg2022-08-06T16:15:13+00:00August 6th, 2022|0 Comments
Tiffany & Co. has launched a non-fungible token (NFT) that comes with
GCAL 8X cut grade now covers fancy shapes
Image: GCAL 8X – www.gcalusa.com Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL) has expanded its GCAL 8X cut grade to include
Sylvain Goldberg on the alpha and omega of the diamond industry
The Alpha and Omega of the diamond business history and some savvy expertise
Diamond trade: a look behind the scenes of an introverted industry
What is so special about the diamond trade? 7 aspects under the magnifying glass.
Crisil Ratings: diamond industry to witness 15-20% dip in revenue in FY23
India’s diamond industry is likely to witness 15-20% decline in revenue in this financial year due to falling demand and
Lulo Rose, a rare pink diamond to boost Angola’s troubled mining sector
Image: Lulo Rose – LUCAPA DIAMOND COMPANY LIMITED / AFP Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare pure pink diamond,
Botswana: Fitch Solutions forecasts economic growth of 4.6% in 2022 and 4.2% in 2023
Diamond exports will be the main driver of economic growth in Botswana. Diamond production is expected to increase by 14%