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.

US Adds Alrosa-Owned Manufacturer Kristall to Sanctions List

OFAC also names Moscow-based jeweler Miuz Diamonds, which belongs to Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev.

Sierra Leone’s Meya Mine Yields 391ct. Rough 

Diamond was originally part of 515-carat stone that broke into three pieces.

Indian Demand for Diamond Jewelry Takes a Hit from Gold

Customs-duty cut on the yellow metal has raised its appeal among consumers.

Lucapa Slides to Loss in First Half Amid Weak Market 

Continued slowdown led miner to $1.3 million deficit and 26% drop in average price.

IGI Files for $477M Initial Public Offering

Blackstone-owned grading lab cites rising synthetics demand as one of its selling points.

US OKs Importing Some ‘Grandfathered’ Russian Diamonds 

New OFAC licenses allow jewelry and certain loose goods if they were bought before sanctions went into effect.

Macy’s Taps New Jewelry Brands for Fashion Week

Retailer lowers guidance for the full year to between $22.1 billion and $22.4 billion.

Mountain Province Increases Diamond Resource Estimate 

Company will recover approximately 36.3 million carats per year during remainder of lifespan, compared to previous 30.8 million.

Karowe Mine Yields Massive 2,492ct. Rough Diamond

Stone ranks as one of the largest ever recovered, according to Lucara.

Swiss Watch Exports Rebound Despite China, Hong Kong Weakness

Shipments up 1.6% year on year in July amid strong demand in US and Japan.
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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.