Leah Meirovich

Leah Meirovich is a journalist with over 10 years’ experience and has been covering the diamond and jewelry industry as the senior news reporter, sections editor and magazine writer at Rapaport for the last five. She has written articles covering the entire diamond pipeline, including mining, manufacturing and retail.

Alrosa Debuts Polished from Russia’s Largest Colored Diamond 

Fancy-vivid-yellow stone, called New Sun, is over 100 carats after manufacturing.

GIA Declines Items from Abroad That Require Shipping to US

Clients that send goods to American labs are responsible for paying any tariffs, institute says.

NRF Predicts Rebound in US Retail Sales for 2025

Total will rise as much as 3.7% this year versus 3.6% in 2024, says trade body.

Rio Tinto Digs Up 158ct. Yellow Diamond from Canada Mine 

Stone is one of only five above 100 carats from Diavik in site’s 22-year history.

Mountain Province Struggle Continues as Loss Nearly Doubles in 2024 

Revenue down 19% to $267.7 million as rough prices slide.

Anglo American in Talks with Banks Regarding De Beers IPO – Report 

Parent company has been looking to divest diamond miner amid restructuring.

Chow Sang Sang Closes Stores Amid Market Challenges 

Low diamond demand and high price of gold led to 15% decline in 2024 sales.

Sotheby’s to Hold Area 51 Alien-Themed Watch Auction

Sale will take place in custom-built research station simulating site of crash-landed flying saucer.

Petra Refutes Union Claim of Mass Layoffs 

Miner will dismiss only 84 workers, not the 468 that South African labor association alleged.

Majority Shareholder Bails Out Mountain Province with $20M Loan 

Funds will help miner pay off debts to joint-venture partner De Beers.
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Leah Meirovich

Managing Editor at Rapaport

Leah Meirovich is a journalist with over 10 years’ experience and has been covering the diamond and jewelry industry as the senior news reporter, sections editor and magazine writer at Rapaport for the last five. She has written articles covering the entire diamond pipeline, including mining, manufacturing and retail.