Global diamond supply chain virtually suspended around the world in response to pandemic
Synthetic diamonds are increasingly commoditised, eroding retail margins versus natural stones
Consumer sentiment lower due to a lack of generic marketing
Despite industrial advantage, lab-grown gem diamond market still reflects on apt moniker
Diamond sector in particular seeing fundamental changes from XRT, blockchain, synthetics
Botswana Diamonds CEO hoping for Zimbabwe progress while moving ahead in South Africa
Natural diamond supply forecast to fall over next four years
Falling synthetic prices could pose another problem for natural diamond miners
Majors set to shake off excess inventory in 2018
Core business status shifted after a successful pilot programme
Sparkling finds are being flagged much more often
Millennial demand could prove key in the battle of synthetics versus naturals