World Diamond Council Launches New Guidelines
RAPAPORT... The World Diamond Council (WDC) has upgraded its System of Warranties program to cover a broader set of commitments when doing business...
US Retail Sales Get Unexpected Boost in August
RAPAPORT... US retail sales saw a surprising rise in August as consumer demand remained steady even amid financial downturns and supply-chain challenges, the...
Indian Police Bust Counterfeit Diamond Scam
RAPAPORT... Police in India have uncovered a fraud scheme involving lower-quality diamonds bearing counterfeit Gemological Institute of America (GIA) inscriptions belonging to higher-quality...
Gem Diamonds Back to Profit in First Half
RAPAPORT... Gem Diamonds returned to the black in the first half of 2021 amid strong sales and a higher average price.
Belgian Diamond Firms Invest in Sierra Leone Mine
RAPAPORT... Diamond wholesaler Samir Gems and jeweler Taché Company have agreed to fund a Sierra Leone mine in exchange for rights to its...
Hong Kong Retail Sales Still Struggling to Recover
RAPAPORT... Hong Kong’s hard-luxury market saw its weakest growth figure for six months as the retail sector’s rebound ran out of steam amid...
Holiday Confidence High for Diamonds
Dealers welcome fall after a stellar summer, with plenty of positivity in the run-up to the festive season.
RAPAPORT... The...
De Beers to Launch New Origin Program
Miner continues consolidation of branding and marketing efforts.
RAPAPORT... De Beers is introducing a new program called “Code of Origin”...
Belgium Diamond Exports Continue to Rise
RAPAPORT... Belgium’s polished-diamond exports increased in July, though the growth was gentler than in previous months as the market began to stabilize. Rough...
Why Afghan Gems Could Be Subject To Sanctions
In 2019, after Trump administration officials demanded the industry declare the source of all its materials, a gem cutter complained to JCK that would be a nearly...
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Sotheby’s Rakes In $50M at Hong Kong Auction
RAPAPORT... Sotheby’s garnered $50 million from its Hong Kong sale Tuesday, even as several big-ticket items failed to find buyers.
Rough Diamond Breaks Dubai Record with $5M Sale
RAPAPORT... Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) garnered $5.2 million from the tender of a 118.58-carat rough diamond in Dubai, setting a local record.
Belgium Trade Grows, but at Slower Pace
RAPAPORT... The Belgian diamond sector’s recovery lost steam in August as the global industry stabilized during the summer months, according to recent data...
