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Angola’s Rough-Diamond Revenue Rises in 2019
Revenue from Angola’s national diamond-trading company, Sodiam, rose 6% in 2019 as the company sold a higher volume of rough
Mining Feb 16, 2020 Rapaport News
Gem Diamonds
Gem Diamonds Sees Sales Decline in 2019
A drop in the recovery of large stones and a decline in the average price achieved for rough from the
Mining Feb 16, 2020 Rapaport News
Star Rays factory Surat
Star Rays Outlines Plan to Be Carbon-Neutral
Star Rays revealed its intention to be the first Indian diamond company to become carbon-neutral, arguing that greener
Manufacturing Feb 16, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Dealers and manufacturers cautious, with deep concerns about impact coronavirus will have on the market. Slump
Polished Markets Feb 13, 2020 Rapaport News
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India: Manufacturers Concerned Polished Prices Will Soften
Sluggish market in absence of China and Hong Kong-based buyers. Demand down but suppliers maintaining steady prices
Research Feb 13, 2020 Rapaport News
Panel
Panel Highlights Traceability Opportunity
A panel discussion at the International Diamond Week in Israel highlighted challenges and benefits of source-verification initiatives in the diamond
Polished Markets Feb 13, 2020 Rapaport News
Auction Houses
Bonhams Shelves Auction Amid Virus Epidemic
Auction house Bonhams has postponed its upcoming Jewels and Jadeite sale amid an escalation in the coronavirus
Polished Markets Feb 13, 2020 Rapaport News
IDWI
Israel Diamond Week Lifts Local Trade
The International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) closed Wednesday with participants noting steady trading among local
Marketing Feb 13, 2020 Rapaport News
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Bulgari Latest Brand to Exit Baselworld
Italian luxury brand Bulgari has confirmed it will not be participating in the 2020 edition of Baselworld, a little over
Retail Feb 13, 2020 Rapaport News
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Pomellato Explores Secondhand Market
Italian jewelry brand Pomellato has embarked on a three-month partnership with Paris-based Vestiaire Collective, enabling it to reward customers
Retail Feb 13, 2020 Rapaport News
Kering
Jewelry Proves Strong for Kering in 2019
Kering, the owner of high-fashion houses Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, reported robust sales in its jewelry
Retail Feb 13, 2020 Rapaport News
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Bonhams Chairman Steps Up as CEO Exits
Bonhams has named executive chairman Bruno Vinciguerra as its new CEO, replacing Matthew Girling, the auction
Polished Markets Feb 13, 2020 Rapaport News
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Martin Rapaport Addresses Israel Diamond Week
Martin Rapaport outlined his view of the diamond industry Monday on the opening day of International Diamond Week
Polished Markets Feb 12, 2020 Rapaport News
US Data
US Polished Imports Drop to Nine-Year Low
US imports of polished diamonds slid 16% to $19.46 billion last year, reaching their lowest level since 2010.
Polished Markets Feb 12, 2020 Rapaport News
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GJEPC: Coronavirus May Lead to Payment Delays
India’s diamond industry has asked banks and the government for help with its credit difficulties,
Rough Markets Feb 12, 2020 Joshua Freedman
Chow Tai Fook
Virus Plagues Chow Tai Fook Operations
Chow Tai Fook will temporarily suspend operations at more than 40 locations in Hong Kong and Macau following
Retail Feb 12, 2020 Leah Meirovich
Arosa IDWI
Alrosa Puts Lower-Value Mines on Hold
Alrosa has paused production at certain lower-value deposits as the diamond industry continues to face an inventory imbalance and
Mining Feb 12, 2020 Joshua Freedman
Dominion
Dominion Appoints Interim CEO
Dominion Diamond Mines has named Patrick Merrin as its interim CEO, replacing Shane Durgin, who has
Mining Feb 11, 2020 Rapaport News
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Weak Yellow Market Hits Fancy-Color Prices
Fancy-color diamond prices fell as a sharp decline in demand for yellows outweighed growth in other hues, according to the
Polished Markets Feb 10, 2020 Rapaport News
Spreading the word
What Avocados Can Teach the Diamond Trade
When millennials tuck into their avocado toast, they probably don’t realize they’re going along with
Marketing Feb 10, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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