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.

Industry Groups Revive Jewelers Relief Fund

DCA and JA requesting donations for retail stores and manufacturers affected by Los Angeles wildfires.

Hong Kong Luxury Sales Improve Slightly Even as Downturn Persists 

Shifting spending patterns and increased strength in local currency impacted November revenue.

Wait, What? Stories That Surprised Us the Most Last Year 

From a halt in lab-grown to a major sale, these are the articles that made the news team say “wow” in 2024.

Security Forces Kill Two Insurgents at Gemfields Ruby-Mining Village 

Company relocates workers, halts operations at Montepuez deposit.

Scam Jam: Fraud, Fakes and Other Industry Misdemeanors of 2024 

From synthetics submitted to labs as natural, to stolen diamonds, security breaches and stone swapping, there was a lot to watch out for this year.

Going, Going, Gone Wrong: Jewels That Failed to Sell at Auction

Lots that didn’t find buyers included a blue-diamond ring estimated at up to $10 million and the Allnatt brooch, valued at up to $7.2 million.

Making a Big Bang: The Largest Rough-Diamond Finds of 2024 

Ranging from 203 carats to a massive 2,488 carats, Lucara, Gem Diamonds and Alrosa stones all reached the top 10.

Gemfields Fears for Safety of Ruby Workers Amid Political Unrest 

Miner may have to close Mozambican site temporarily after nearby areas come under attack.

A Very Merry Christie’s: The Most Valuable Auction Jewels of 2024 

Company nabs all but one of top 10 spots this year.

Gemfields to Halt Some Operations, Sell Businesses Amid Market Woes 

Company considers offloading Fabergé, will shut emerald mine for at least six months.
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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.