Category: Rough

Small Rough Gaining as Cutters Look to Fill Factories

Needing to keep workers busy, Indian manufacturers are supporting the market for lower-value goods during the downturn.

Mining activities at Kareevlei remain suspended.

Miner will tender the goods in August, hoping market will improve.

Miner also extends flexibility in certain slow categories at June sight.

Miner sells seven diamonds for more than $1 million each, compared to nine a year ago.

Exchange is the first diamond bourse to provide financial support to the NDC.

Chinese demand recovering, says CEO Al Cook.

1ct. RAPI down 1.6% in March.

Okavango Diamond Company will supply rough to Belgian firm’s local factory.

The team highlights the events, trends and quirky stories that have shaped the industry in the first quarter.

The September issue looks at the spending trends, gemstones, and styles shaping retail shopping this festive season.