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Rob Bates

Rob Bates

News Director at JCK Magazine

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  • English
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  • Fashion
  • Jewelry

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Pandora Offers "Carbon Footprint" Data, Then Puts Its Foot in It

This week, Pandora said it was adding “carbon footprint labeling” to its lab-grown diamond collection. Yet, the marketing behind its announcement has stirred
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What Happens When a Jeweler’s Bank Account Gets Hacked

Eighteen cents. Amanda Stevenson couldn't believe it when she saw that number on her screen.
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De Beers Cuts About One-Third of Sightholders

De Beers today told more than 20 of its 69 sightholders they will no longer be clients when new contracts start on July 1, sources with knowledge tell JCK.
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Christie’s Names New London Watch Specialist

(Photos courtesy of Christie's)
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March 13 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Next week, I will have more to say about my future and the stuff we discussed during the first five minutes of our latest podcast. I have some cool plans,
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Where’s My Money? Your Tariff Refund Questions Answered

There are already conflicting signals about how the estimated $175 billion in tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal will be refunded.
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Why Colored Stones Are Hot at Auction—and Diamonds Are Not

Christie's luxury sales topped $1 billion in 2025, and jewelry was a big part of them. The company's June jewelry sale in New York achieved $87.7 million,
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Charles & Colvard Files for Chapter 11

Charles & Colvard, which for years was the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of moissanite, filed for Chapter 11 on March 2.
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IDEX Online Reorganizes, Appoints Interim CEO

IDEX Online, the diamond industry news and information site, said it is reorganizing its business, which involves reducing its workforce in Israel and
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Saks Bankruptcy Shows Importance of UCCs, Lawyer Says

The Saks Global bankruptcy should serve as a reminder to jewelry companies that they should always file the appropriate uniform commercial code (UCC) forms
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Sherry Smith to Join the Retail Smiths

Sherry Smith has joined sales consultancy the Retail Smiths as principal partner.