GEMTalks: Discovering the Best Ways to Grade Mounted Gemstones

NewsBrief

October 9, 2024

IGI’s senior director of education, John Pollard, and graduate gemologist Mark Reyes weigh in.

Watches of Switzerland Acquires Hodinkee

Move will give retailer access to media site’s established community and editorial expertise.

Jewels from Royal Court of Bulgaria to Hit Sotheby’s Auction Block

More than 100 pieces will go up for sale for first time, including colored-diamond tie pin with $700,000 estimate.

Change in Spending Patterns Hampers Hong Kong Luxury Sales

Revenue down 24% year on year in August.

News Digest

Surat’s Diamond Industry Loses Shine: Factory Closures, Job Losses, and Falling Orders

(The Economic Times)

What Are Digital Storefronts, and Why Is Signet So Psyched About Them?

(JCK)

Why the Brooch Is Currently the Most Fashionable Item of Jewelry to Own

(Prestige)

Events

Rapaport Melee Auction

October 14-23
New York & Dubai

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Rapaport Single Stone Auction

October 14-30
New York, Dubai & Israel

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RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™)

Diamond Data

Size

Index

Weekly

Monthly

Y2Y

0.30 ct

1,015

-1.04%

-3.61%

-28.20%

0.50 ct

1,658

-1.02%

-4.23%

-13.85%

1.00 ct

4,631

-1.12%

-4.20%

-22.65%

3.00 ct

18,398

0.26%

-1.15%

-16.48%

Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds