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India Govt. Issues Standardized Terminology for Lab-Grown Diamonds

GJEPC initiative aims to distinguish synthetic and natural stones more clearly.

Notable Mentions: Rapaport’s Quotes of the Year

A look at some of the most insightful and inspirational comments from industry professionals in 2025.

Edge Retail Academy Shakes Up Executive Team

Cofounder and president David Brown will become chairman, while former VP Becka Johnson Kibby will take on CEO post.

International Diamond Center Founder Keith Leclerc Dies at 71

He set up the company in 1981, starting as a jewelry wholesaler.

Rapaport Research Report: The Year in Five Graphs

Latest edition uses RapNet, government and other data to show the impact of 2025’s key events.

Stories That Clicked: This Year’s Most-Viewed Social Media Posts

Auction jewels, lab-grown diamonds, and engagement rings generated highest number of views on Rapaport’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Rapaport’s Ultimate End-of-Year News Quiz

How many of 2025’s diamond-industry-related events do you remember?

Where the Diamond Industry’s Headed in 2026, According to ChatGPT

We asked the popular artificial intelligence (AI) platform to outline the significant developments expected next year.

Top Jewels That Didn’t Sell at Auction in 2025

Golconda Blue and Glowing Rose diamonds are among lots that failed to find buyers or got withdrawn.

Alrosa Unearths Holiday-Shaped Rough from Russian Mine

Company finds 17-carat “Christmas tree ornament” and 2.7-carat “puppy” at Severalmaz site.

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