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Undisclosed Green Synthetics Raise GIA Eyebrows
Twenty-five undisclosed lab-grown diamonds have turned up at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) — including several with a rare
Technology May 26, 2019 Rapaport News
Rough diamonds
India Cracks Down on Rough-Diamond Shipments
India’s diamond trade is in a fight with authorities over stricter customs enforcement for rough that could have
Financial-Legal May 26, 2019 Joshua Freedman
Sarine
Is 3-D the Industry’s Next Big Thing?
In an era when consumers are more tech-savvy than ever, and online jewelers are taking business from
Technology May 26, 2019 Rapaport News
Trans Hex
Trans Hex to Offload Another Mine
Trans Hex plans to sell nearly 70% of its Namaqualand operations to the same company that bought its
Mining May 26, 2019 Rapaport News
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Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Dealers heading to Las Vegas with hope new JCK venue will create a buzz and stimulate trading.
Polished Markets May 23, 2019 Rapaport News
Bharat Diamond Bourse
India: Liquidity Concerns Remain
Polished trading quiet amid ongoing liquidity concerns. Geopolitical factors fueling caution as diamantaires await national-election results.
Research May 23, 2019 Rapaport News
LGDC
Synthetics Could Get Sustainability Badge
The Lab Grown Diamond Council (LGDC) will create the first sustainability certification mark for synthetic
Polished Markets May 23, 2019 Rapaport News
Lucapa
Lucapa Mine Yields Its Largest Diamond
Lucapa Diamond Company has unearthed a 126-carat, gem-quality rough from its Mothae mine in Lesotho, it said Thursday.
Mining May 23, 2019 Rapaport News
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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
Polished Markets May 23, 2019 Martin Rapaport
JC Penney
Jewelry Shines for Macy’s, J.C. Penney
Macy’s and J.C. Penney noted strong sales in their jewelry divisions in the first fiscal quarter, even
Retail May 22, 2019 Rapaport News
Gemfields
Gemfields Sees Record Emerald Auction
Gemfields’ May emerald sale fetched $22.4 million, as the miner noted an improvement in the market. The Singapore
Mining May 22, 2019 Rapaport News
CIBJO
Groups Join Forces on Responsible Sourcing
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the Coloured Gemstones Working Group (CGWG) will collaborate to help
Gemstones May 22, 2019 Rapaport News
RapNet to Vote On Synthetics
RapNet to Vote on Synthetics
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, May 22, 2019, Las Vegas … RapNet, the world’s largest diamond trading network
Polished Markets May 22, 2019 Rapaport
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De Beers Sales Slump 25% in May
De Beers’ sales fell to their lowest level in more than a year and a half, as a slowdown in the Indian manufacturing
Rough Markets May 21, 2019 Joshua Freedman
Sothbey's
Sotheby’s to Sell More Than 800 Luxury Watches
A private collection of more than 800 luxury watches will go under the hammer at four Sotheby’s auctions in London,
Polished Markets May 21, 2019 Rapaport News
Blue Nile
Blue Nile Reveals Which Shapes Sell Best
Round diamonds have long been the most popular in the US, but fancy shapes also have
Mining May 21, 2019 Rapaport News
Frederick Goldman
Frederick Goldman Opens Lab-Grown Site
Frederick Goldman has launched a lab-grown manufacturing center in Mexico as part of its new jewelry supply business. Jewelry
Polished Markets May 20, 2019 Rapaport News
GIA CVD
GIA Spots Natural-Synthetic Hybrid Diamond
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has discovered a synthetic layer that improved the weight and color
Technology May 20, 2019 Rapaport News
Sarine
India Credit Slowdown Squeezes Sarine Profit
Sarine Technologies posted a loss in the first quarter as credit problems in the Indian manufacturing sector led to softened
Polished Markets May 20, 2019 Rapaport News
Lab Grown Diamond Council
Industry Launches New Lab-Grown Association
Two jewelry veterans have debuted a group that aims to raise awareness of, and demand for, lab-grown
Polished Markets May 20, 2019 Rapaport News
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