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Belgium Prepares for ‘No-Deal’ Brexit
Belgium’s diamond industry has urged companies to prepare for the possibility of the UK leaving the European Union
Rough Markets Jan 21, 2019 Rapaport News
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India Trade Slows in December
India’s polished exports fell in December, according to data from the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council
Polished Markets Jan 21, 2019 Rapaport News
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Appointments: JSA, Jewelers Mutual, Royal Asscher
Three industry members have found homes in executive positions at Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA), Jewelers Mutual Insurance
Polished Markets Jan 21, 2019 Rapaport News
Rio Tinto Argyle
Rio Tinto 2018 Production Declines
Recovery of lower-grade ore at Rio Tinto’s Argyle and Diavik mines led to a 15% drop in the company’s diamond
Mining Jan 20, 2019 Rapaport News
Luk Fook
China Troubles Dent Luk Fook Sales
Luk Fook’s same-store sales dropped 10% in the third fiscal quarter amid economic weakness in greater China.
Retail Jan 20, 2019 Rapaport News
Alrosa
Ex-Leo Schachter Exec to Head Alrosa US
Alrosa has appointed Rebecca Foerster as president of its US operations, a role in which she will work on developing the
Mining Jan 20, 2019 Rapaport News
Tiffany
Tourist Slump Damages Tiffany’s Holiday
Sales at Tiffany & Co. fell during the holiday season, amid reduced spending by Chinese tourists, while
Retail Jan 20, 2019 Rapaport News
Stornoway
Stornoway Prices Drop Amid India Slowdown
Stornoway Diamond Corporation’s sales fell in the final three months of last year as weakness in the Indian market
Mining Jan 20, 2019 Rapaport News
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Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Trading relatively quiet as jewelers begin restocking after holiday season. Top-tier independents and luxury retailers outpacing
Polished Markets Jan 17, 2019 Rapaport News
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India: Manufacturers Remain Cautious
Activity slower than usual for January. Dealers focused on China and Hong Kong for Chinese New
Research Jan 17, 2019 Rapaport News
Signet
Signet Holiday Revenues Disappoint
Signet Jewelers’ sales fell during the holiday season, prompting the retailer to lower its full-year outlook.
Retail Jan 17, 2019 Rapaport News
JBT
US Jewelry Trade Continues to Shrink
The US jewelry industry downsized further last year, as bankruptcies and closures outnumbered new arrivals to the sector,
Retail Jan 17, 2019 Rapaport News
ABN Amro
Synthetics Threat Will Grow, Says ABN Amro
The impact of lab-grown diamonds on the industry will significantly increase in the next two years, according to ABN
Rough Markets Jan 17, 2019 Rapaport News
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UK Jewelry Exhibition Hires New Director
International Jewellery London (IJL) has appointed Katie Morris as its exhibition director. Morris has been working
Polished Markets Jan 16, 2019 Rapaport News
CIBJO
CIBJO Issues Guide to Responsible Sourcing
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released a new guide for the jewelry industry detailing standards
Rough Markets Jan 16, 2019 Rapaport News
Mountain Province
High-Value Rough Lifts Mountain Province
Stronger prices for higher-value rough diamonds boosted Mountain Province’s 2018 sales, as the company sold its
Mining Jan 16, 2019 Rapaport News
GEM Awards Jan 2019 Stewart Wicht
GEM Awards Honor Ex-Rolex USA Chief
Jewelers of America (JA) honored retailers, designers and journalists at Friday’s GEM Awards in New York. Stewart Wicht,
Retail Jan 16, 2019 Rapaport News
Michael Hill
Michael Hill Sees Improved Holiday Results
Michael Hill’s sales rose during the holiday period, buoyed by a shift in the company’s marketing strategy, it said
Retail Jan 15, 2019 Rapaport News
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Chow Tai Fook Sales Dip on Economic Slowdown
Chow Tai Fook followed a string of major retailers that have noted a slowdown in greater China as the jeweler's
Retail Jan 15, 2019 Rapaport News
Alrosa to Launch Zimbabwe Operations
Alrosa to Restart Zimbabwe Operations
Alrosa will resume diamond-mining operations in Zimbabwe after a two-year break from the country. The Russian miner
Mining Jan 15, 2019 Rapaport News
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