【Botswana】De Beers Faces the Crisis: Diamonds Are No Longer Forever (Editorial)
Editor’s NoteThe iconic slogan “A diamond is forever” faces a modern test as De Beers, the historic titan of the industry, confronts a profound…
Market Crisis
【Kimberley, S】Plunge in Diamond Prices Puts Market Leader De Beers in Distress
Editor’s NoteThe diamond industry is undergoing a profound transformation. As this article details, the era of predictable prices and market control…
【Johannesburg】From Mines to Farms: How the Pandemic Transforms the Global Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article illustrates the profound human and economic disruptions caused by the pandemic, tracing the ripple effects from global…
【Switzerland】R.I.P 2002-2012: 33 Brands That Disappeared (or Almost)
Editor’s NoteThis article reflects on the curious afterlife of watch brands that vanished during a turbulent decade. It asks whether their…