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US Trade Slowdown Continues
US diamond shipments fell in November, according to government data. Polished imports declined 19% as lower volumes outweighed an increase
News Jan 13, 2020 Rapaport News
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What Happened in the Diamond Trade in 2019
Last year will go down as a difficult one for the diamond industry. While manufacturers took the biggest
News Jan 02, 2020 Rapaport News
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India’s Polished Exports Hit Three-Year Low
India’s polished-diamond exports slid 13% in the first six months of the year, reaching their lowest level
News Aug 04, 2019 Rapaport News
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GIA Cuts Prices 10% Amid Market Slowdown
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has temporarily reduced grading fees for certain smaller diamonds after
News Jul 16, 2019 Joshua Freedman
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India Hikes Import Tax on Precious Metals
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has expressed disappointment with the nation’s latest
News Jul 07, 2019 Rapaport News
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US Polished Imports Rise in 1Q
Shipments of polished diamonds to the US grew 4% to $5.51 billion in the first quarter, as a stronger March canceled out a negative
News Jun 06, 2019 Rapaport News
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Video: Vegas Show Sees Light Traffic
The JCK Las Vegas show ended Monday, with participants noting a decline in buyer traffic and exhibitors
News Jun 04, 2019 Avi Krawitz
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Alrosa to Sell Directly to Consumers
Alrosa is launching a source-of-origin program that will enable dealers and consumers to buy polished diamonds with detailed
News Jun 04, 2019 Rapaport News
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Venus Jewel Exec to Join DFL Group
Mahiar Borhanjoo is set to leave Venus Jewel International to become CEO of the DFL Group, the company behind
News Jun 02, 2019 Rapaport News
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Alrosa March Revenue Plunges
Sales at Alrosa fell 33% year on year to $377.1 million in March, even as the rough market picked up after
News Apr 11, 2019 Rapaport News
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January Slowdown Hits Alrosa Sales
Alrosa’s sales fell in January amid market weakness, the miner said Tuesday. Proceeds decreased 44% year
News Feb 12, 2019 Rapaport News
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Graff Unveils Polished from 1,109ct. Lesedi La Rona
Graff Diamonds has showcased the first of more than 60 diamonds it plans to polish from the 1,109-carat Lesedi
News Nov 12, 2018 Rapaport News
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Diamond Prices Slide Before Diwali Break
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, November 6, 2018, New York… Polished-diamond prices softened in October as inventory levels rose ahead
Press Release Nov 06, 2018 Rapaport
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Alrosa Garners $1.5M at New York Polished Sale
Alrosa brought in $1.5 million from its first polished-diamond tender in New York since it reopened its office
News Aug 09, 2018 Rapaport News
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India Sees Further Rise in Diamond Exports
A higher average price resulted in an increase in India’s polished-diamond exports in June. Outbound polished shipments have grown this
News Jul 18, 2018 Rapaport News
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Alrosa Mulls Buying Manufacturer Kristall
Alrosa is considering acquiring Kristall Smolensk Diamonds, Russia’s largest manufacturer of polished goods. The miner’s supervisory board
News May 06, 2018 Rapaport News
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Israel Extends Tax-Free Inspection Period
Israeli authorities have lengthened the amount of time dealers can spend inspecting polished diamonds without paying
News Apr 25, 2018 Rapaport News
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Alrosa Scanner Takes Stab at Synthetics
Alrosa has launched a device that can identify both synthetic diamonds and other imitations, the miner
News Mar 22, 2018 Rapaport News
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Alrosa Sales Surge on Strong China Demand
Alrosa’s sales soared 35% to $541.9 million in February, strengthened by significant demand ahead of the Chinese holiday season.
News Mar 07, 2018 Rapaport News
Antwerp Diamond Trade Slows 600
Antwerp’s Trade Slows in 2017
Belgium’s diamond trade declined last year, with the nation seeing a drop in shipments of both polished and
News Feb 07, 2018 Rapaport News
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