Category: Manufacturing

India Bought Heaps of Rough – and Then the Tariffs Hit 

Shipments into the country spiked in March and April as sentiment improved. Manufacturers might be regretting it now. 

Podcast: India, Diamonds and the One-Price System

SRK’s Shreyans Dholakia assesses the state of the polished market.

Belgian Manufacturer HB Cofounders Split Again 

Shai de Toledo and Rafael Papismedov will leave less than two years after partner Oded Mansori exited and came back.

Asian Star Sales Steady in Weak Diamond Market 

Revenue from segment down 1% year on year in third fiscal quarter.

Oversize Me: The Diamonds Outperforming a Weak Market 

Why stones just shy of round carat weights are the current hot item.

What Happened to All the 1ct. D-Flawlesses? 

Production cuts, not demand, are behind a slump in inventory.

Diamond Market Dares to Believe in Botswana’s New President

Duma Boko’s election appears to be a positive development for De Beers and the industry, but uncertainty remains.

India Shuts for Diwali Amid Select Shortages, Caution

September trade statistics point to continued stabilization of inventory.

India’s Manufacturing Sector Faces Decade-Low Revenues 

Decline is the result of muted demand in key markets, a slump in diamond prices amid oversupply, and a shift toward synthetics.

Asian Star Sales Hit by Weak Diamond Market

Revenue from segment down 27% year on year in first fiscal quarter.

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