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Holiday Sales Rise Amid Strong Consumer Sentiment
US retail sales increased 4.1% during the recent holiday season amid steady consumer confidence, the National
Retail Jan 20, 2020 Rapaport News
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US Jewelry Trade Continues to Downsize
The US jewelry industry contracted in 2019 as the number of businesses closing shop continued to exceed new entrants. The
Retail Jan 20, 2020 Rapaport News
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JVC Honors GIA CEO Susan Jacques
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has presented Gemological Institute of America (GIA) CEO Susan Jacques with
Polished Markets Jan 20, 2020 Rapaport News
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Luk Fook to Trim Hong Kong Network
Luk Fook plans to scale back its Hong Kong store network and expand in mainland China and
Retail Jan 20, 2020 Rapaport News
Alrosa
Alrosa Takes First Step Toward Reopening Mir
Alrosa has begun drilling at its Mir mine to test whether reopening the deposit is economically viable.This phase,
Mining Jan 20, 2020 Rapaport News
Bonhams
Bonhams Expands Global Jewelry Department
Bonhams has hired Eleonora D’Ottavi in its latest effort to build up its global jewelry business.D’Ottavi will join
Polished Markets Jan 20, 2020 Rapaport News
Enzo
Chow Tai Fook Buys Chinese Retailer Enzo
Chow Tai Fook has acquired Enzo Jewelry, a colored-gemstone brand with around 60 retail locations in mainland China.
Retail Jan 19, 2020 Rapaport News
GIA
GIA Suspends Sealing Service
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has halted its diamond-sealing service after fraudsters tampered with packets
Polished Markets Jan 19, 2020 Rapaport News
Rio Tinto Argyle mine
Rio Tinto Lowers Outlook as Argyle Closure Looms
Rio Tinto expects a decline in diamond production in 2020 as it reduces output at its Argyle mine in Australia, which is set
Mining Jan 19, 2020 Rapaport News
Richemont
Robust Jewelry Sales Boost Richemont
Richemont’s jewelry sales increased 9% in the third fiscal quarter as strong growth in Europe, the US and China offset
Retail Jan 19, 2020 Rapaport News
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Polished trading stable with selective demand. Dealers focused on filling US orders as jewelers begin post-holiday inventory replacement.
Polished Markets Jan 16, 2020 Rapaport News
Taj Mahal India
India: Polished Trading Quiet
Polished trading quiet due to holidays in China and India. Demand from local dealers for dossiers under
Research Jan 16, 2020 Rapaport News
Zales
Signet Raises Forecast Following Strong Holiday
Sales at Signet Jewelers increased during the holiday season, prompting the retailer to raise its full-year outlook.Same-store
Retail Jan 16, 2020 Rapaport News
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Holiday Sales Buoy Michael Hill Revenue
Michael Hill’s sales rose 6% in the first half of its fiscal year amid strong growth in holiday purchasing
Retail Jan 16, 2020 Rapaport News
Antwerp
Belgium Shipments Hit 10-Year Low
Belgium’s diamond trade declined in 2019 as excess supply led to slower demand for rough and polished, the
Polished Markets Jan 16, 2020 Rapaport News
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Louis Vuitton Buys 1,758ct. Diamond from Lucara
Lucara Diamond Corp. has sold Botswana’s largest diamond to Louis Vuitton in a rare move that will see
Rough Markets Jan 16, 2020 Rapaport News
GIA Times Square
GIA Advertises Origin Reports in Times Square
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has unveiled a video-billboard advertising campaign that encourages consumers to learn about
Polished Markets Jan 15, 2020 Rapaport News
Alrosa
Alrosa Names New Director of Severalmaz
Alrosa has appointed Ravil Sanatulov to succeed Andrey Pismenny as general director of its Severalmaz mining division.Sanatulov began
Mining Jan 15, 2020 Rapaport News
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UK Secures Deal to Keep Rough Trade Alive
The UK has secured independent membership of the Kimberley Process (KP), enabling it to continue participating in the international rough-diamond
Rough Markets Jan 15, 2020 Joshua Freedman
Graff
Graff Hires US Chief to Help Expand Business
Graff has appointed Marc Hruschka CEO of its US operations as part of its efforts to reach new customers and
Retail Jan 15, 2020 Rapaport News
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