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NRF November
Holidays Begin with Strong November Sales
US retail sales rose in November as consumers sentiment was strong at the start of the holiday season, the National
Retail Dec 15, 2019 Rapaport News
Angola Luaxe
Production at Alrosa’s Angola Mine to Begin in 2020
After six years of development, production is due to begin at Alrosa’s Luaxe diamond deposit in Angola next year, the
Mining Dec 15, 2019 Rapaport News
Polished diamond
Belgium Export Data Looking More Positive
Belgium’s diamond trade showed signs of stabilizing in November, with rough exports increasing year on year for the
Polished Markets Dec 15, 2019 Rapaport News
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Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Polished trading driven by last-minute US holiday orders and preparations for Chinese New Year. Multi-channel marketing and
Polished Markets Dec 12, 2019 Rapaport News
Bharat Diamond Bourse
India: Manufacturers Cautiously Raising Production
Sluggish polished trading, with buyers struggling to find the right goods due to scarcity of popular categories. Manufacturers
Research Dec 12, 2019 Rapaport News
Podcast
Podcast: Trends Shaping the Industry
With the holiday season well under way, the Rapaport Diamond Podcast debates different trends taking
Retail Dec 12, 2019 Rapaport News
Petra
Petra’s South African Operations Back on Track
Operations at Petra Diamonds’ South African mines have resumed after the local electricity provider lifted restrictions
Mining Dec 12, 2019 Rapaport News
Royal Asscher
Royal Asscher Names New Japan Chief
Royal Asscher has appointed Kenji Saikachi as CEO of Royal Asscher Japan, where he will be responsible for leading
Retail Dec 12, 2019 Rapaport News
Rough and polished diamonds
Pressure on Diamond Midstream Likely to Increase
Diamond manufacturers will consolidate in the coming years to avoid being further squeezed by miners and retailers, Bain
Polished Markets Dec 12, 2019 Joshua Freedman
Sothebys
Sotheby’s Brings In $43M at New York Sales
Sotheby’s garnered $43.1 million from its two New York jewels auctions, led by a blue diamond ring
Polished Markets Dec 12, 2019 Rapaport News
Christie's
Ruby Brooch Smashes Estimate at Christie’s
A ruby brooch sold for nearly $9 million at Christie’s New York sale Wednesday, far surpassing its $5.5
Polished Markets Dec 12, 2019 Rapaport News
ABN Amro
ABN Amro Tightens Diamond Lending Terms
ABN Amro will implement changes to its guidelines for lending to the diamond industry in 2020, reasoning that
Rough Markets Dec 12, 2019 Avi Krawitz
Jwaneng
De Beers Lowers 2020 Production Forecast
De Beers has reduced its production outlook for next year and beyond amid uncertainty about the
Mining Dec 11, 2019 Rapaport News
Phillips NY
Phillips New York Auction Nets $5.4M
A blue diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. was the top seller at Phillips’ New York sale, leading
Polished Markets Dec 11, 2019 Rapaport News
Alrosa November sales
Alrosa Sales Reach Six-Month High
Alrosa’s sales rose 5% year on year to $287.8 million in November, as the manufacturing sector began to rebound, the Russian
Mining Dec 10, 2019 Rapaport News
Bonhams NY
Blue Diamond Earrings Score Big at Bonhams
A pair of blue diamond earrings fetched just under $1.3 million at Bonhams’ New York Jewels sale, beating
Polished Markets Dec 10, 2019 Rapaport News
DEF School 150
DEF Rebrands as Diamonds Do Good
The Diamond Empowerment Fund has changed its name to Diamonds Do Good to simplify its identity within the
Rough Markets Dec 10, 2019 Rapaport News
Gem Diamonds
Gem Diamonds Digs Up 114ct. Yellow
Gem Diamonds has recovered a 114-carat yellow diamond at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, the fourth of that color
Mining Dec 10, 2019 Rapaport News
Petra
Petra Forced to Halt Production in South Africa
Petra Diamonds has had to put operations on hold at its three South African mines, due to a restriction on power
Mining Dec 10, 2019 Rapaport News
Bruno Scarselli
Can Nanotechnology Save the Diamond Trade?
It’s not easy for a diamantaire to compete in the emerging diamond-traceability market, admits Bruno Scarselli, a New York-based
Technology Dec 09, 2019 Avi Krawitz
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