Podcast: Digging into Colored Stones

NewsBrief

November 20, 2024

The appeal of colored gemstones is the focus of the latest Rapaport Diamond Podcast episode, which features Nathan Renfro of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

Jewelry ‘Most Resilient’ Luxury Category in 2024: Bain

In total, only about one-third of brands will see positive growth during the year, compared to two-thirds in 2023.

Diamond Trade in Talks over $65M Marketing Fund

Industry bodies in Antwerp, Dubai and India consider collecting levy from members.

Thanksgiving Weekend to See Record 183M Shoppers

Over half of those the NRF surveyed cited deals too good to pass up.

News Digest

Police Investigating Tefaf Diamond Heist Search Belgian River

(Dutch News)

Qatari Royal Family in Court Battle over Sale of GBP 21M Mughal Diamond

(The Telegraph)

Diamond Dealers Enjoy Success at JGT Dubai Show

(Rapaport)

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RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™)

Diamond Data

Size

Index

Weekly

Monthly

Y2Y

0.30 ct

1,031

0.36%

1.47%

-26.51%

0.50 ct

1,665

0.43%

1.39%

-13.65%

1.00 ct

4,619

-0.02%

0.32%

-22.40%

3.00 ct

18,321

0.35%

0.30%

-17.39%

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