PLUS: A possible e-tail hacking and your view on De Beers and lab-grown. It’s the Jewelry Wire daily digest for Tues., Sept. 1, 2026.
Rob Bates is the News Director at JCK/JCKonline.com, where he specializes in the diamond and jewelry business. His extensive reporting covers a range of topics including retail, mining, and corporate finance, with a focus on the environmental impact of mining operations. Rob has been featured in various publications such as Metals Daily, The New York Times, and The Telegraph, and is also a mystery novelist with his third book set to release on September 12.