De Beers has suspended all mining and ore processing at its jointly owned Gahcho Kué mine in Canada after six employees tested positive for Covid-19.The cases, which came to light during proactive testing of all on-site employees, followed two additional cases that the miner confirmed last.
Clikia Corp., a specialist in affordable luxury, has acquired a stake in Aether Diamonds, a synthetics producer that claims to grow its stones using carbon dioxide from the air.US-based Clikia bought the “material” interest for $150,000, it said in a statement Thursday. The transaction was part.
Group revenue at Watches of Switzerland grew in the third fiscal quarter as increased online sales and domestic spending offset a drop in tourism.Sales rose 6% year on year to GBP 272.6 million ($374.4 million) in the three months ending January 24, the company said last week. Revenue in the.
Jewelry sales in the US rose in January, buoyed by positive holiday momentum and stimulus payments, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.Sales in the category increased 3.3% year on year during the month, data released by Mastercard showed last week. Total spending in all categories climbed 9%.
RAPAPORT. Most US jewelers have recorded sales growth since stores reopened, supported by a shift toward e-commerce and strong bridal demand, according to a recent survey.One-third of retailers said post-lockdown sales had been slightly higher than a year earlier, while a further 21%.