A crucial change to GIA grading reports could restore confidence among the trade and consumers.
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She is currently the company’s chief trade and industry officer.
Taylor Swift’s ring, Chaumet’s reimagined future, and Australia’s opal miners are also in the mix for the September-October issue.
Partnership to drive growth and strengthen the jewelry industry’s community.
State trader Okavango says it planned sale in advance and chose to withhold goods for market management purposes.
The September edition analyzes why US-based diamonds are more expensive than those in India and how the tariffs have introduced extra volatility.
Sale aimed to raise revenue for country amid weak demand for diamonds.
One-third of US jewelers say overall revenue at start of season up year on year, according to Rapaport survey.
AGTA in discussions with American government to nix gemstone levies as well.
If deal goes through, it could include full exemption from import and export duties and currency restrictions, as well as from personal taxes.
Overall shipments down 17% year on year in August.