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‘Naturalmark’ Aims to Defeat Undisclosed Synthetics
A new project to combat undisclosed synthetics has launched in India, offering retailers low-cost screening and inscription using
News Jan 03, 2021 Joshua Freedman
Bharat Diamond Bourse
Bharat Diamond Bourse Votes to Allow Synthetics
Members of Mumbai’s Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) have voted in favor of allowing lab-grown trading on the premises of the
News Dec 30, 2020 Rapaport News
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Major India Trade Body Adds Lab-Grown Membership
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has introduced a new membership category for lab-grown
News Dec 27, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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Mumbai Bourse to Vote on Lifting Synthetics Ban
Mumbai’s Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) is on the verge of allowing lab-grown trading, with members due to vote on the
News Dec 21, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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Sales Slump at Indian Manufacturer Asian Star
Asian Star’s sales fell in the second fiscal quarter as the coronavirus pandemic continued to affect business for
News Nov 09, 2020 Rapaport News
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India Rushes to Meet US Holiday Demand
Indian diamond manufacturers are planning a curtailed Diwali break as they scramble to fulfill US holiday orders amid a shortage
News Oct 22, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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India’s Asian Star Sees Sales Plunge
Sales and profit plummeted at Indian diamond manufacturer Asian Star in the first fiscal quarter as the coronavirus
News Sep 29, 2020 Rapaport News
Yoram Dvash
WFDB Elects Yoram Dvash as President
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has voted in Yoram Dvash as its president for a three-year term,
News Sep 15, 2020 Rapaport News
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Nine Sightholders Aim for Carbon Neutrality
Nine De Beers sightholders have committed to becoming carbon-neutral, aiming to align the manufacturing sector with environmental standards
News Jul 29, 2020 Rapaport News
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Indian Credit Down 18% Since Banking Scandal
Lending to India’s gem and jewelry industry fell 18% during the past two fiscal years as the
News Jun 07, 2020 Rapaport News
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Exports Restart at India’s Bharat Diamond Bourse
Mumbai has dispatched its first diamond exports since India’s lockdown started, after the regional government
News May 14, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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Mumbai Trade Resumes with 10% of Workers
Indian authorities have allowed Mumbai’s diamond and jewelry companies to reopen partially on condition that they limit
News May 12, 2020 Rapaport News
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Israel Bourse Resumes Certain Services
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has become the latest bourse to revive operations, as trading centers around
News May 06, 2020 Rapaport News
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Eight Surat Cutting Units Return to Work
India has resumed manufacturing and exports of gems and jewelry, as the country starts to ease its restrictions
News May 04, 2020 Rapaport News
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India Trade Urged to Freeze Rough Imports
India’s leading diamond-trade organizations have called on members to stop importing rough for at least a month to prevent an oversupply
News Apr 23, 2020 Rapaport News
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India Eases Trade’s Financial Burden
India’s government has approved concessions to ease the financial situation for diamond and jewelry businesses after
News Mar 25, 2020 Rapaport News
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Surat Diamond Manufacturing Shuts Down
The entire polishing industry in Surat has shut until March 31 after Indian authorities introduced tight restrictions
News Mar 24, 2020 Rapaport News
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Indian Exporters Get Reprieve from Banks
Indian banks have agreed to offer special concessions to diamond exporters to help them deal with late payments
News Mar 19, 2020 Rapaport News
China customs officials
China’s Diamond Trade Weighs Virus Effect
Chinese retail is almost dead, the country’s bourses are quiet, and even importing rough goods has
News Feb 25, 2020 Joshua Freedman
Hong Kong during coronavirus Jan 2020
Hong Kong Shows Postponed Due to Coronavirus
Organizers of two upcoming jewelry trade shows in Hong Kong have postponed the events as the coronavirus continues
News Feb 04, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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