Rapaport Rough Diamond Tender

October 18–22, 2009, Ramat Gan, Israel

RAPAPORT... September 30th, 2009, Ramat Gan: The Rapaport Group announces that it will hold a rough diamond tender in Israel from October 18 to 22, 2009. The tender will feature selections of fine-quality, one- to ten-carat rough diamonds and is expected to attract local and international buyers.

“The Rapaport Group is committed to supporting fair market access to rough diamonds and believes that all cutters should have access to rough diamonds at competitive prices,” said Martin Rapaport, Chairman of the Rapaport Group.

Viewing is by appointment only. To reserve an appointment for the tender, please contact: Joshua Kersh at roughtenders@diamonds.net or +972.3.613.3330.

The Rapaport Rough Diamond Tender follows the recent successful sold-out tender of over 43,000 carats of polished diamonds by Rapaport New York, held earlier this month. Upcoming New York polished diamond tenders will be held from October 19 to 22, November 16 to 19 and December 7 to 10. For information about Rapaport New York's polished diamond tenders, email tenders@diamonds.net.

Media Contacts:

USA:
Sherri Hendricks
sherri@diamonds.net
+1.702.893.9400

International:
Lauren Friedman
lauren@diamonds.net
+1.347.756.4273

About the Rapaport Group: The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added value services that support the development of free, fair and competitive global diamond markets. Established in 1978, the Rapaport Diamond Report is the primary source of diamond prices and market information. Group activities include publishing, research and marketing services, Internet information and diamond trading networks, global rough and polished diamond tenders, diamond certification, quality-control, compliance, shipping and financial services. The major activities of the group include the development of markets for Fair Trade Diamonds and Jewelry, as well as the creation of diamond futures markets. Additional information is available at www.Rapaport.com.