Country overtook Botswana in 2023.
Rough sales fall 38% year on year in first quarter.
Top three lots on offer feature colored diamonds.
Businesses primarily worried about effect on jewelry manufacturing, pricing, and product margins.
Organization puts out call for global consultation on its Blue List to clarify language.
Taxes would put more than 200 jobs in jeopardy, council argues.
Antwerp jeweler to begin tracking “difficult-to-trace segment” from May 8.
Unmounted cushion-shaped stones will be among top lots at May 13 sale.
Diamond, ruby and sapphire Mystery-Set jewels are property of philanthropist Lucille Coleman.
Lot sells for more than five times high presale price to fetch $147,370.
Company held small test event during year’s third sales cycle, garnering “substantial interest.”