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What De Beers and Alrosa Clients Really Want
Ask a De Beers or Alrosa contract client about the biggest problems with the miners’ age-old systems for
Rough Markets Aug 13, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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Coronavirus Updates: Impact on the Diamond Trade
The Covid-19 pandemic that has swept the globe has had a notable impact on the diamond industry,
Polished Markets Aug 13, 2020 Rapaport News
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Forevermark Debuts in New Zealand
De Beers will launch its Forevermark diamond brand in New Zealand in partnership with local retailer Partridge Jewellers.Forevermark’s
Retail Aug 12, 2020 Rapaport News
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Tiffany Ranked Among ‘Hot 100’ Retailers
Tiffany & Co. has retained a spot on the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) list of the fastest-growing US retailers.The
Retail Aug 12, 2020 Rapaport News
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India’s Titan Incurs ‘Unprecedented’ Loss
Titan Company, India’s largest jewelry retailer, recorded heavy losses in the first fiscal quarter as the coronavirus
Retail Aug 12, 2020 Rapaport News
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GIA to Give Full Color, Clarity Grades for Lab-Grown
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is launching a new digital report for lab-grown diamonds that will feature
Polished Markets Aug 12, 2020 Rapaport News
News analysis Aug 2020
To Speak Out, or Not to Speak Out?
The killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in May and the subsequent protests split US society in a way
Retail Aug 11, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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Lucara Ends Second Quarter at a Loss
Lucara Diamond Corp. reported a loss for the second quarter amid weaker demand and a planned halt
Mining Aug 11, 2020 Rapaport News
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Diamonds High on Holiday Gift Lists
Consumers are showing strong interest in buying diamonds for their loved ones this holiday season, seeing
Retail Aug 11, 2020 Rapaport News
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Alrosa Finds Russia’s Largest Colored Diamond
Alrosa has recovered a 236-carat, intense-yellow-brown diamond, the largest natural colored diamond found in Russia.The stone, which
Mining Aug 10, 2020 Rapaport News
Artisanal Miners Sierra Leone
A Crucial Moment for Artisanal Miners
The question of how to tackle the hardships facing informal diamond miners is as pressing today as it was when it first
Fair Trade Aug 10, 2020 Avi Krawitz
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Hong Kong Trading Hits New Low
Polished-diamond imports into Hong slumped in the second quarter as the Covid-19 pandemic damaged local demand. Shipments
Polished Markets Aug 09, 2020 Rapaport News
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Retail Sales Slide at Berkshire Hathaway
Revenue from the retail division of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway fell 16% to $3.37 billion in the second
Retail Aug 09, 2020 Rapaport News
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Sarine Turns Profit Following Cutbacks
Sarine Technologies ended the first half of 2020 in the black as deep cost cuts offset the effects
Manufacturing Aug 09, 2020 Rapaport News
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Mountain Province in the Red as Demand Slows
Mountain Province reported a loss in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic closed markets and hit demand.The
Mining Aug 09, 2020 Rapaport News
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Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Polished market improving due to select demand from US and China. Shortages supporting prices; 1 ct. RAPI +1.9%
Polished Markets Aug 06, 2020 Rapaport News
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Estate Jewelry Proves Robust During Covid-19
The estate-jewelry sector has fared well during the Covid-19 crisis as customers have continued to show interest
Retail Aug 06, 2020 Rapaport News
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July Figures Cast Cloud over US Retail Recovery
The US retail outlook is declining after the country’s economic recovery slowed in July amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases,
Retail Aug 06, 2020 Rapaport News
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Alrosa Nearing Inventory Deal with Govt.
Alrosa expects to finalize a sale of rough to Gokhran in the next two months, aiming to reduce its stockpiles while
Rough Markets Aug 06, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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Mining Sell-Off Highlights Sector’s Woes
Just as the sun emerged from behind the clouds and diamond demand began to recover from a glut
Mining Aug 06, 2020 Leah Meirovich
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