NewsBrief October 15, 2024 Amplify the Message The natural-diamond industry has renewed its category-marketing efforts as it urgently seeks to stimulate demand. Podcast: Sustainability in Jewelry Consultant Danielle Keller imagines a more circular market for precious stones and metals. $6M Blue-Diamond Ring to Go Under Hammer at Phillips Geneva Piece is one of several featuring colored diamonds at auction house’s third sale in Swiss city. Rapaport Magazine Spotlights Synthetics and Bridal Latest issue also explores ruby prices, risks of diamond testers, and pet-themed jewelry. Trending Stories Diamond Prices Decline in September Sotheby’s Sale Disappoints as Top Items Go Unsold China ‘Kaput,’ Synthetics Are Biggest Disruptor, Says Martin Rapaport Events Rapaport Melee Auction October 14-23 New York & Dubai More Details Rapaport Single Stone Auction October 14-30 New York, Dubai & Israel More Details Rapaport Melee Auction November 12-21 New York & Dubai More Details RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) Diamond Data Size Index Weekly Monthly Y2Y  0.30 ct 1,016 0.04% -3.52% -27.56%  0.50 ct 1,645 -0.71% -4.52% -14.00%  1.00 ct 4,635 0.28% -3.56% -21.98%  3.00 ct 18,324 0.11% -1.61% -17.05% Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds

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