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CAR Appeals for Wider Diamond Clearance
The Central African Republic (CAR) is hoping this week’s Kimberley Process (KP) meeting will help raise
News Nov 12, 2018 Avi Krawitz
Avi's Story
Everything Changes, Some Things Stay the Same
The diamond and jewelry trade tends to be reactive rather than proactive. That was clear during the
Analysis Nov 08, 2018 Avi Krawitz
Namdia
Namdia Garners $143M in First Annual Sales
Namibia’s rough-diamond division is expanding its client base, after seeing strong sales in its first year of operations.
News Nov 07, 2018 Rapaport News
Diamond & Loupe
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
T Mark
The Diamond Trade’s Provenance Challenge
Several traceability programs have launched in the past two years, marking a shift in the way the diamond
Analysis Oct 31, 2018 Avi Krawitz
Hong Kong skyline
China Positive Amid Short-Term Uncertainty
So far, 2018 has been a positive year for the diamond trade, with the US and China, the
News Oct 09, 2018 Avi Krawitz
Chinese Demand - HK Show
Diamond Prices Down Amid Asia Caution
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, October 4, 2018, New York… Polished diamond prices softened in September, with trading at the
Press Release Oct 04, 2018 Rapaport
T Mark
GIA, Chow Tai Fook Unveil Digital Grading Report
Hong Kong’s largest jeweler has launched a blockchain-powered app that provides consumers with a 4Cs digital grading
News Sep 16, 2018 Avi Krawitz
MDGE-SDE Signing
Macau Exchange Targets Rough Trading
Macau is hoping to leverage its relations with Portuguese-speaking diamond producers to emerge as a competitive rough-trading hub. Members of the
News Sep 16, 2018 Rapaport News
Hong Kong Storm
Typhoon Shuts Down Hong Kong Fair
The Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair closed a day early as the city braced for typhoon
News Sep 15, 2018 Rapaport News
Hk Show registration
Mixed Trading at Stormy Hong Kong Show
The diamond trade expressed some frustration about erratic activity at the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem
News Sep 14, 2018 Avi Krawitz
drosos at signet
Signet Open to Selling Lab-Grown
Signet Jewelers will consider selling synthetic diamonds at its stores if consumer demand justifies such a move, CEO
News Sep 06, 2018 Rapaport News
Loupe & Polished diamonds
Diamond Prices Soften Ahead of Hong Kong Fair
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, September 4, 2018, New York… Diamond prices dropped slightly in August due to slow trading
Press Release Sep 04, 2018 Rapaport
De Beers Collage
Five Features Steering De Beers’ Future
De Beers is strengthening its position in the diamond market without obsessing about production, after having made some
Analysis Aug 23, 2018 Avi Krawitz
Harry Winston
Watch Out, JCK: Swatch Just Left Baselworld
The dramatic announcement that Swatch Group will not participate in the 2019 Baselworld exhibition was not
Analysis Aug 01, 2018 Avi Krawitz
Polished Diamond
Diamond Trading Slows in Seasonal Lull
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, August 1, 2018, New York… Diamond prices softened slightly in July due to a seasonal slowdown
Press Release Aug 01, 2018 Rapaport
Global Witness CAR cartoon
Diamonds Still Linked to Conflict – Civil Society
Civil-society groups have lashed out at the lack of transparency in the diamond industry, claiming the trade continues
News Jul 31, 2018 Avi Krawitz
Diamond ring
Diamond Prices Rise in June
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, July 3, 2018, New York … Diamond market sentiment was positive in June after the
Press Release Jul 03, 2018 Rapaport
Rapaport Research Report June 2018 Cover
Innovate or Die: Why the Industry Is Lagging
In the heyday of “A Diamond Is Forever,” consumers responded strongly to slogans and instructive advertising. As social media has influenced
Analysis Jun 27, 2018 Avi Krawitz
Ethical Supply Chains Town Hall
Jewelers Talk Industry Ethics at Rapaport Forum
Diamantaires and jewelers discussed ways of creating an ethical diamond supply chain when they gathered at Rapaport’s Town
Video Jun 14, 2018 Rapaport News
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