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De Beers Jewellers rebranded as De Beers London
De Beers Jewellers has rebranded as De Beers London in a move designed to emphasize its links with one of the world’s fashion and luxury capitals.And is launching a new brand campaign, fronted by British fashion model, actress and mental health activist Adwoa Aboah
“De Beers Group has been the pioneering diamond expert since 1888, and De Beers London draws on this rich heritage through bold and elegant jewellery that’s inspired by the nature of Africa and transformed with London’s energy and artistic spirit,” the company said as it announced the rebranding.
Aboah, 32, who has has modeled for Calvin Klein, Fendi, DKNY, Alexander Wang, H&M, and Versace in the past, wears pieces from the Talisman collection – combining rough and polished diamonds – and the Enchanted Lotus collection in the new campaign for De Beers London.
De Beers Diamond Jewellers was established in 2001 as a 50:50 joint venture with LVMH, the French luxury goods company. It was renamed De Beers Jewellers in 2017 when De Beers Group acquired the LVMH share, and as of now it is known as De Beers London.
“Building value through scale with De Beers London is a key part of De Beers Group’s Origins strategy and this evolution will help us to reinforce our unique position as the only luxury jewellery house with direct access to natural diamonds at source, ” De Beers said. “As such, it is a pivotal step in our journey to build a strong portfolio of brands.
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Global Diamond Consortium Announces Agreement To Acquire Anglo American’s Stake In De Beers In Landmark $1 Billion Transaction
Consortium Commits An Additional $500 Million Post-Acquisition Capital Injection and Enters Strategic Dialogues With The Government Of Botswana.
The Global Diamond Consortium, a strategic partnership comprising the governments of Namibia and Angola alongside leading global diamond traders, today announced an agreement to acquire Anglo American’s equity stake in De Beers.
Key Transaction Terms & Reinvestment Strategy
Under the terms of the agreement:
- Initial Consideration: The consortium will pay $750 million upfront upon closing.
- Deferred Consideration: An additional $250 million will be paid in subsequent installments, bringing the total transaction value to $1 billion.
- Post-Acquisition Capital: The consortium has committed to injecting approximately $500 million in fresh capital directly into De Beers following the acquisition to stabilize operations and fuel long-term operational initiatives.
Navigating Market Dynamics
The acquisition marks a pivotal turning point for De Beers, which has faced significant broader market downturns in recent years. After reaching a peak valuation of $17.6 billion in 2001, De Beers’ reported book value adjusted to $2.3 billion earlier this year. The consortium’s capital injection aims to position the iconic diamond producer for renewed stability and sustainable value creation across the global supply chain.
Strategic Regional Collaboration
Central to the transition is the consortium’s commitment to producer-nation equity and strategic alignment. In addition to the direct participation of the governments of Namibia and Angola, the consortium is actively negotiating with the Government of the Republic of Botswana.
Botswana, which currently holds a 15% stake in De Beers, has expressed a formal intent to increase its ownership share as part of the strategic restructuring.
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