Avi Krawitz
@AviKrawitz
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Joined September 2010
How are you using AI? Is it just “Google on steroids,” or a tool to sharpen strategy, streamline operations, and gain an edge in the diamond and jewelry industry? Join the next Business of Jewelry Roundtable: “AI as a Strategic Partner.” Apply now: https://t.co/lFW9SFe1Ba
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The @BWGovernment is bidding for a controlling stake in @debeersgroup, with @AngloAmerican’s 85% shareholding up for sale. But is it really in Botswana’s best interest to double down on diamonds t this time? My latest Diamond Minute explores 👉
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The Special Report for Diamonds by @CIBJO_ urges revisions to its Diamond Blue Book to sharpen terminology and limit the 4Cs to natural diamonds - Do current terminology guidelines sufficiently differentiate between natural and synthetic diamonds?
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The dollar’s slide and gold’s record run are additional forces pressuring the diamond trade. While currencies and commodities may seem like peripheral factors, they do impact the diamond market, especially when a trend persists. Read my full analysis 👇 https://t.co/Nkukozi7HI
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Uncertainty over US tariffs, China’s slowdown, and geopolitics has dominated industry headlines this year, but two additional forces are quietly exerting pressure on the trade: currencies and...
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Who’s making money in diamond mining? Among the public companies to have reported most saw losses in 1H'25. Only two were profitable, with a surprise leader. I break down the earnings, what they reveal about the the sector, and the path to recovery in today’s Diamond Minute. 👇
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The recent report by https://t.co/LXfP4m0S9E shows Russian diamonds are still finding there way to G7 markets despite sanctions. How effective are current sanctions at keeping Russian diamonds out of G7 markets?
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Taylor Swift gave the diamond industry a boost well beyond the usual celebrity engagement bump. Her choice of diamond tells a deeper story about where value in diamonds truly lies. I explore these dynamics in my latest analysis on The Diamond Press👉
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Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce tells you everything you need to know about the diamond business. And the timing couldn’t have been better for an industry that’s endured a particularly...
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Diamond trading usually slows in August, but there was no shortage of news shaping the market. US tariffs, sanction waivers, earnings, magnificent diamonds, a wave of M&As, it was a busy month after all. My roundup of all the industry news in August 👉 https://t.co/gMkrKVksKf
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The Catoca mine has sustained Angola’s diamond sector for 30 years. The mine marked its legacy last week with a special expo in Luanda. Here's my short analysis of the expo and the mine's impact in the latest Diamond Minute 👇
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Are 0% tariffs on diamonds wishful thinking or a real possibility? High US tariffs on India threaten global supply chains. Can the industry convince Washington that diamonds qualify for an exemption? My column in @GJEPC's Solitaire International explores
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As high US duties threaten the global diamond and jewellery trade, hope remains for an exemption. The global diamonds, gems, and jewellery industry is expected to intensify efforts to secure an...
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Is @BrilliantEarth turning a corner? Its 2Q results sent mixed signals: Sales up 3% to $108.9M, but a net loss of $1.1M. Over the past six years, the jeweler has tripled its order volumes but cut average ticket prices by $1,000. I breakdown why in today's Diamond Minute 👇
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President Trump’s move to impose ANOTHER 25% tariff on imports from India, to 50%, is a blow to India’s cutting and polishing sector and puts pressure on the entire diamond supply chain. I explain in today’s 'Diamond Minute' 👇
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The new US reciprocal tariffs could reshape the global diamond pipeline, potentially affecting trade flows, manufacturing competitiveness, and how polished diamonds move through key trading centers. I unpack in my latest ‘Diamond Minute’ video 👇 https://t.co/kyz4fWUzDD
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De Beers posted a $303M 1H loss, but the bigger story is the context of @AngloAmerican's planned exit from @debeersgroup. Anglo CEO Duncan Wanblad offered some telling updates, including talks with buyers and the @BWGovernment. I break it down in the latest Diamond Minute 👇
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With @AngloAmerican projecting a 1H loss for @debeersgroup, and its planned 85% divestment unresolved, @BWGovernment's leverage — and frustration — are rising. De Beers 2Q inventory drop may say it all. My latest editorial explores: https://t.co/05ZxDXduSd
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As the jewelry industry navigates a multitude of challenges, a quieter revolution is underway — led by consumers. They're dictating that jewelry is about identity, intention, and connection. Brands that fail to evolve risk being left behind. https://t.co/Nn1gSvx1sg
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Jewellery buying is changing fast. Today’s consumers value meaning, identity, and ethics over tradition and status. Diamond industry analyst Avi Krawitz reveals key insights from McKinsey and The...
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Diamond Trails is a completely original concept blending fiction, art and diamonds. Initiated by @reenaahluwalia, I was honored to be part of this creative collaboration. Read my write-up of the project here
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How can we enhance our storytelling, Reena wondered while juggling the many projects she’s typically involved in. Emphasis on the “we” in that sentence, her inner dialog stressed — heaven knows,...
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Botswana President Duma Boko inherited an economy hit by a diamond slump — but his criticism of @debeersgroup sends the wrong signal. Instead, @BWGovernment should show it’s open for business — not just in diamonds, but across sectors. Full editorial 👉 https://t.co/jt5QICNVxk
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