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Hong Kong Fair Prioritizes Buyer Incentives
The organizers of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair rejected the trade’s request for
News Sep 18, 2019 Joshua Freedman
Hong Kong Show
Sentiment Cautious as Hong Kong Show Starts
Expectations were low among diamantaires as the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair opened Monday,
News Sep 16, 2019 Joshua Freedman
Marketing
Opinion: An Urgent Call to Invest in Marketing
The diamond industry must significantly increase its marketing spend to ensure the trade’s longevity. This need
Analysis Sep 09, 2019 Shashin Choksi & Siddharth Choksi
Jewelry Vendors
Trade Bodies Relaunch Cost of Business Survey
Jewelers of America (JA) has partnered with the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) to launch the Retail Jewelers
News Sep 05, 2019 Rapaport News
Jim Duffy
Tracr Aiming to Be More Than a Blockchain
As a tech guy, Jim Duffy spends much of his time on the road explaining technical terms in a way laymen
Features Sep 04, 2019 Avi Krawitz
Shanghai Skyline
China Slowdown Weighing on Diamond Prices
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, September 3, 2019, Las Vegas … Diamond markets were quiet in August, with dealers taking
News Sep 03, 2019 Rapaport
Podcast
Podcast: Oversupply, Tariffs and Silver Linings
As trade members return from their summer vacations, the Rapaport editorial team outlines the industry’s prospects
News Aug 22, 2019 Rapaport News
IIJS
Trade War Sparks Opportunity for Indian Jewelers
India’s diamond and jewelry trade is hoping to take market share from Chinese suppliers after the US government
News Aug 13, 2019 Avi Krawitz
Imports
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the Trade
Long before the threat of tariffs on Chinese goods loomed large, brick-and-mortar retailers in the US were facing challenges.
News Aug 11, 2019 Lara Ewen
HSBC
HSBC to Pay $330M in Antwerp Fraud Settlement
A Swiss unit of HSBC has agreed to pay a record EUR 294.4 million ($330 million) to settle fraud claims
News Aug 07, 2019 Joshua Freedman
Diamonds at Tenders
Let’s Set Our Sights on the Auctions
De Beers’ first-half earnings highlighted the many challenges facing the diamond trade. But beyond the sharp
Analysis Aug 07, 2019 Avi Krawitz
De Beers
Diamond Trading Quiet Amid Tight Profits
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, August 6, 2019, Las Vegas … Diamond-market sentiment was weak in July due to tight profits
Press Release Aug 06, 2019 Rapaport
Alrosa
Alrosa Nets Fish-Shaped Diamond
Alrosa’s knack for recovering unusually shaped diamonds has scaled new heights with the discovery of a rough
News Aug 01, 2019 Rapaport News
Tongo
Newfield Secures Funds for Sierra Leone Mine
Newfield Resources will start construction at the Tongo mine in Sierra Leone in the coming weeks, after its
News Jul 30, 2019 Rapaport News
Dubai Tender
Dubai Upgrading Diamond-Tender Center
The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) will soon unveil its renovated center for rough and polished
News Jul 29, 2019 Rapaport News
Firestone
Small-Stone Slump Hits Firestone Revenue
Firestone Diamonds saw a decline in sales during its fiscal fourth quarter due to a drop in demand for small,
News Jul 29, 2019 Rapaport News
Shanghai
Israel, Shanghai Bourses Strengthen Cooperation
Members of the Israel and Shanghai diamond exchanges are set to sign a cooperation agreement during the inaugural
News Jul 15, 2019 Rapaport News
Forevermark
Forevermark Unveils New Bridal Campaign
Cue the sentimental music and emotive narration, Forevermark has launched a marketing campaign for its first
News Jul 11, 2019 Rapaport News
IIDGR
Will Gemologists Survive Automation?
Amid the tech boom that is shaping the diamond industry, a growing number of companies are challenging the
Features Jul 10, 2019 Avi Krawitz
Gold
India Hikes Import Tax on Precious Metals
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has expressed disappointment with the nation’s latest
News Jul 07, 2019 Rapaport News
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