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“We can take the future of the diamond industry into our own hands”

Dear Colleagues and Friends,   These are momentous times and change is taking place all around us.   The turbulent events of the past week across the United States, Europe and elsewhere are signaling a need for change. When sincere outbursts against police brutality and racism morphed into destruction and
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Alrosa Cuts its 2020 Production Guidance and Closes Diamond Mines

Alrosa has announced that it is cutting its expected production this year from 34 million carats to 28-31 million carats – a 17% reduction, according to IDEX Online. Last month, another major miner, De Beers, cut its production from 32-34 million carats to 25-27 million carats.   Credit: Alrosa  
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Back to Basics: Why Minimal is Beautiful!

Many shoppers choose Lauren B for the exquisite attention to detail in our designs. Our signature pave wrap and pave prong designs are some of our most popular. Similarly, our seamless halo designs are requested by clients all over the globe. These designs are popular for a reason! They’re delicate and understated with
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Angola: Huge Catoca Diamond Mine Slashes Production for 2020

The Catoca mine in Angola, the world’s fourth largest diamond mine, has cut its production 2020 guidance by 80%, IDEX Online reports.   Credit: Lucapa   The state-owned miner Endiama, which operates the mine together with Alrosa, has revised its output to 2 million this year, instead of the 10
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Why You Should Consider a Fancy Shape Eternity Band

Now that you’ve said yes, you’ve come to the next phase of your diamond hunt – wedding band shopping! More often than not, many people tend to gravitate towards round brilliant shaped wedding bands. This comes as no surprise, considering round shaped wedding bands are the classic standard for wedding bands. For many people, the hunt stops there. We are here to convince you why fancy-shaped eternity bands should be on your radar!

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The Mohs Scale: Why Durability is Important

 

When shopping for fine jewelry, especially engagement rings, it is important to keep in mind the durability of the gemstones you are considering. Durability will not only impact the stone type you choose, but also how you wear your jewelry, when you wear it, and how you care for it. 

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