Angola and Antwerp Partner to Strengthen Rough-Trade Relations 

Parties also shared information for establishing a G7 verification node in African country.

De Beers Cuts Prices of Rough Diamonds

Decrease of 10% to 15% is not enough to generate profitability, sightholders argue.

Majority of Lots Smash Estimates at Christie’s Jewelry Sale

Sapphire and diamond brooch pendant goes for $480,000, more than four times its high price.

Hong Kong Luxury Decline Narrows Slightly in October 

Revenue from segment down 11% year on year.

30ct. Pink Diamond Beats Estimate to Fetch Nearly $3M at Bonhams

Hong Kong Jewels and Jadeite sale brings in $8.9 million in total.

India Trade Adopts US FTC Guidelines for Lab-Grown

GJEPC working on getting terminology standardized throughout the country.

Angola Replaces Alrosa with Oman in Diamond-Mining Operations 

Maaden International Investment Fund will take over Russia’s 41% stake in Catoca, as well as its interest in Leule.

TAGS and Sodiam Sell $6.5M in Large Stones at Luanda Tender 

Goods came from three Angolan mines, including first-timer Sangamina.

Botswana to Set Up G7 Verification Node for Diamonds

Discussions underway over additional rough certification points in Namibia and Angola.

McKinsey Sees Huge Future Impact on Market from Lab-Grown

Falling prices could take synthetics out of competition with natural, but could also turn sentiment against all diamonds.

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