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David Prager and Ryan Perry to exit De Beers

Diamond company De Beers Group has confirmed a new organisational structure and executive committee following the news that David Prager, executive vice president and chief brand officer, and Ryan Perry, acting executive vice president of strategy and innovation, have decided to leave in 2024. In a statement, De Beers said that changes to its...

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De Beers Brands appoints new chief executive

De Beers Group, the leading diamond company, has appointed Sandrine Conseiller as chief executive officer of De Beers Brands, replacing Marc Jacheet, who is leaving De Beers. In a statement, De Beers said that Conseiller will oversee the development of De Beers’ Brands and investment in existing and new diamond markets. She will join the group’s...

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De Beers names Lupita Nyong’o as its first global ambassador

Luxury jewellery brand De Beers has named Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as its first global ambassador. Nyong’o, who is set to star in Marvel’s upcoming ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ will kick start her duties as De Beers' global ambassador in its new ‘Where It Begins,’ campaign that tells the story of the global luxury brand...

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De Beers executive vice president Stephen Lussier to step down

Jewellery company De Beers Group has confirmed that Stephen Lussier, executive vice president for brands and consumer markets, will step down from his executive responsibilities on April 1 after 37 years with the company. In a statement, De Beers added that Lussier would continue to contribute to the company as a strategic advisor and will...

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De Beers places sustainability at the core of new London flagship

De Beers Jewellers has opened a new concept flagship store on London’s Old Bond Street that puts natural diamonds and sustainability at the heart of the customer experience. The new flagship is located at 45 – 50 Old Bond Street, next to its previous location, and its design has been inspired by ‘Building Forever,’ De Beers’ commitment to...

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De Beers partners with National Geographic in Africa

Jewellery group De Beers is teaming up with National Geographic to launch Okavango Eternal, a strategic conservation partnership to protect the source waters of the Okavango Delta in Africa and the lives and livelihoods they support. The five-year commitment will help protect Africa’s endangered species, ensure water and food security for more...

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Walpole announces nominees for 2019 awards

Selfridges, Burberry and Mulberry have all been nominated in the annual Walpole British Luxury Awards, which will take place at The Dorchester in London on November 18. The awards, which will be presented by actor Laurence Fox, will feature ten categories to celebrate the “very best high-end products and services from a diverse range of British...

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Diamond giant De Beers to extend life of world's richest mine

Global luxury purveyor of diamonds, De Beers, has launched a venture to save the largest diamond mine in the world from going into permanent hibernation. The Jwaneng Mine in Botswana is the richest mine in the world, and the eighth largest, and a partnership between the Botswana government and Debswana Diamond Company, of which De Beers is the...

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Farfetch launches watches and jewellery hub

Farfetch is moving into hard luxury with the launch of its watches and jewellery hub, which will include Chopard, De Beers, Pomellato and Ulysse Nardin all launching exclusive pieces with the e-commerce platform. Launching today, May 8, the fine watch hub and the fine jewellery hub will be available across its different language sites, shipping...

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Diamonds are a millennial's best friend

Diamonds are making a comeback in America as more millennials fall for crystals long associated with "eternal" love. US diamond demand hit 40 billion USD in 2016, up 4.4 percent from the prior year and comprising half of global diamond revenues for the first time since the 1990s, according to global diamond mining and retail giant De Beers. The...

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Rare oval diamond expected to fetch 35 million US dollars in Hong Kong sale

A 10.10 carat vivid blue diamond is expected to set the record for the most expensive piece of jewellery sold at auction in Asia despite an ongoing growth slowdown in China's economy, Sotheby's said Friday. The "De Beers Millennium Jewel 4" is expected to fetch between 30 million US dollars and 35 million US dollars at the April 5 sale in Hong...

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Trapani steps down from operational role at LVMH

Francesco Trapani has decided to leave his position as head of the watches and jewelry division at LVMH, after successfully managing to integrate Bulgari within the group. He will effectively step down from March 1 and take on a new role as adviser to the group's chairman. Trapani, who is the great-grandson of the founder of Bulgari, first...