NewsBrief April 10, 2024 AGTA Bans Lab-Grown Gemstones from Shows The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has declared its trade shows synthetics-free zones from next year. Stargems Takes Koffiefontein Mine off Petra’s Hands Dubai-based diamond sourcing and supply company will take over responsibility for environmental rehabilitation fees. Former De Beers Head Joins Lucapa Board Stuart Brown was also the CEO of Mountain Province and Firestone. Sotheby’s Hong Kong Watch Sale Sees Two World Records Auction garners $16.1 million in total, with Patek Philippe and Cartier timepieces fetching the highest amounts for their specific models. News Digest Nearly 50% of Brain Squad Reports Sales Gains in February (Instore) Rolex CEO Thinks 2024 Will Be ‘a Challenge’ (JCK) Prosecutors Widen Illicit-Enrichment Probe Against Peru’s President to Include Jewelry Worth $500K (ABC News) Events Rapaport Melee Auction April 9-18 New York & Dubai More Details Rapaport Single Stone Auction April 10-17 New York & Israel More Details Rapaport Single Stone Auction May 8-20 New York & Israel More Details RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) Diamond Data Size Index Weekly Monthly Y2Y  0.30 ct 1,383 -0.53% -1.83% -13.53%  0.50 ct 2,051 0.11% 0.28% -21.77%  1.00 ct 5,958 0.09% -0.50% -18.46%  3.00 ct 21,483 -0.16% -0.98% -11.28% Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds

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