India’s Polished Exports Continue to Decline
Rough shipments rebounded in April, according to data from GJEPC.
De Beers Denies It Violated Sanctions on Russian Diamonds
Allegations could harm negotiations with Botswana, media report claims.
Hearts on Fire Brings On New Global President
Rita Maltez has been with the Chow Tai Fook jewelry brand since 2021.
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Industry Doubles Down on Sustainability
Responsible sourcing efforts must focus on leaving no one behind.
Industry
March 6, 2023
Rapaport’s Avi Krawitz chats with Iris Van der Veken of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 about the organization’s immediate and long-term goals.
Social Responsibility
February 23, 2023
Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) now accepting submissions until March 10.
Industry
February 5, 2023
Launch coincides with FTC’s call for comments on updates to “Green Guides.”
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January 26, 2023
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Market Comment - May. 24, 2023
Diamond market slow, with mixed expectations for Las Vegas shows (May 31 to June 5).
US jewelry retail under spotlight as economic uncertainty is affecting sales and inventory replacement.
Manufacturers struggling to reduce inventories. Sightholders expect De Beers to offer further supply flexibility in 2H due to market caution.
UK bans import of Russian diamonds; G7 pledges to restrict trade in Russia-sourced goods.
Petra Diamonds rough prices -13% amid weak demand at $42M May tender. Sarine 1Q revenue -26% to $11.5M, profit -76% to $800K. Blackstone buys IGI for $570M.
THE RAPAPORT PRICE LIST WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED ON MAY 26 DUE TO THE JEWISH HOLIDAY OF SHAVUOT.