Training Up Talent: The Art of Honing Employees’ Skills

NewsBrief

July 31, 2024

Industry experts offer tips on how jewelry store owners can propel their recruits toward success.

Weak Demand Drives Down Mountain Province Revenue

Average price falls 39% to $74 per carat in second quarter.

Lucapa Unearths 176ct. Rough from Lulo Mine

Stone is fifth over 100 carats this year, and eighth-largest from deposit.

Tiffany Launches $50K Jewelry Award for US Designers

Winner will also receive a yearlong fellowship with company.

News Digest

Why Is China Turning Its Back on Gold Jewelry?

(Business Standard)

Mumbai Diamond Industry in Crisis, Forced to Execute Orders at Loss

(The Times of India)

How Jean-Christophe Babin Turned Bulgari into a Global Phenomenon

(Vogue Business)

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Rapaport Single Stone Auction

July 31 – August 7
New York & Israel

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August 14-22
New York & Dubai

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September 4-11
New York & Israel

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RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™)

Diamond Data

Size

Index

Weekly

Monthly

Y2Y

0.30 ct

1,099

-0.89%

-8.85%

-29.02%

0.50 ct

1,766

-0.39%

-7.71%

-22.77%

1.00 ct

4,945

-0.75%

-7.19%

-26.48%

3.00 ct

19,047

-0.45%

-5.54%

-17.97%

Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds