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Martin Rapaport: Synthetic Ethics
Synthetic diamonds are a fundamental threat to the natural diamond industry. They are not just a competitive product
News May 23, 2019 Martin Rapaport
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Martin Rapaport New Year Message
Dear Friends, Greetings and best wishes for a happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful New Year. The
News Dec 20, 2018 Martin Rapaport
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RAPAPORT TRADE ALERT – July 27, 2018
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued new Guides for the Jewelry Industry.
Trade Alert Jul 29, 2018 Martin Rapaport
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Martin Rapaport on De Beers’ Synthetics
De Beers’ decision to sell synthetic diamond jewelry raises important issues that are fundamental to the future of the
News Jul 04, 2018 Martin Rapaport
Opinion: Trump Trade Policy
International trade is the foundation of the diamond business. Billions of dollars of rough diamonds travel from Africa, Russia and Canada to Belgium, India and
News May 20, 2018 Martin Rapaport
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A New Year Message from Martin Rapaport
Dear friends, Greetings and best wishes for the New Year. I am pleased to write that the overall
News Jan 04, 2018 Martin Rapaport
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Rapaport Statement on President Trump’s Trade Policy
President Trump's trade policy is based on his principles of “America First” and “Reciprocity.” America must use its
Press Release Feb 21, 2017 Martin Rapaport
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Rapaport Statement on the U.S. Election Results
America is moving to a new future based on different values and priorities. Trump’s triumph will have a major impact
News Nov 09, 2016 Martin Rapaport
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Brexit Impact
PRESS RELEASE, June 27, 2016, New York … Brexit will not have a sustainable negative impact on polished
News Jun 27, 2016 Martin Rapaport
Martin Rapaport Letter to Leonardo DiCaprio
Dear Mr. DiCaprio, Your efforts to sell synthetic diamonds as an ethical substitute for natural diamonds threatens the lives and livelihood of millions of artisanal
Apr 05, 2016 Martin Rapaport
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Synthetic Diamond Scam
Some people think that synthetic diamonds are an important new addition to the jewelry trade. They believe
News Mar 29, 2016 Martin Rapaport
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Martin Rapaport Statement: The Right Way Forward
De Beers is moving forward in the right direction by reducing rough prices sufficiently to enable increased sales of rough diamonds
News Jan 28, 2016 Martin Rapaport
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Matthew Runci Photo: Irena Sapilak Matthew A. Runci’s career in the jewelry industry spans four decades, during
Features May 31, 2013 Martin Rapaport
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New Year Message from Martin Rapaport
The following is Martin Rapaport’s New Year’s Message to Rapaport members and the diamond industry:As the New
News Dec 31, 2012 Martin Rapaport
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Moral Clarity and the Diamond Industry
Sometimes it’s hard to tell right from wrong. And sometimes it’s not. Some people don’t want
Features Dec 20, 2012 Martin Rapaport
Trust and Verification
Diamonds are a very complex product due to their high degree of quality and price differentiation. There are thousands of shape, size, color, clarity
Features Jun 01, 2012 Martin Rapaport
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Chow Tai Fook: The Inside Story
In a recent conversation with Kent Wong,Chinese super-retailer Chow Tai Fook’s managing director, Martin Rapaport discussed the
Features May 01, 2012 Martin Rapaport
Strategic Thinking Amid Global Uncertainty
The beginning of a new year is an appropriate time to take stock. We count our diamonds, examine our finances and evaluate our performance. It’s also
Features Jan 01, 2012 Martin Rapaport
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After Kimberley… Now What?
Download PDF as printed in the Rapaport Magazine, August 2011 By now it should be clear that a Kimberley Process (KP)
Analysis Aug 10, 2011 Martin Rapaport
Keep the Diamond Dream Alive
Martin Rapaport discusses global diamond demand with Stephen Lussier, executive director of De Beers and CEO of Forevermark. Martin Rapaport: Why do people buy
Features Nov 01, 2010 Martin Rapaport
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