NewsBrief June 26, 2024 Bling for Men Is No Small Trend With sales growth outpacing the women’s segment, fine jewelry for the gents is hotter than ever. Luk Fook Expects Boost in Full-Year Profit Earnings anticipated to increase between 30% to 40% compared to prior period. Lucapa Finds Buyer for Mothae Deposit Lesotho-based Lephema Executive Transport, which has provided long-term mining services for the site, will purchase 70% stake. Weak China, Hong Kong Demand Hits Swiss Watch Exports Total shipments slipped 2.2% in May. News Digest 54% of Surveyed Jewelry Retailers Saw Sales Growth in May (Instore) Younger Affluents See Watches, Jewelry as Investments, Says Survey (JCK) Pomellato's Vincenzo Castaldo on Finding Creative Inspiration and His Jewelry Journey (The National News) Events Rapaport Melee Auction June 18-27 New York & Dubai More Details Rapaport Single Stone Auction July 2-10 New York & Israel More Details Rapaport Melee Auction July 16-25 New York & Dubai More Details RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) Diamond Data Size Index Weekly Monthly Y2Y  0.30 ct 1,223 -1.95% -5.12% -22.34%  0.50 ct 1,943 -1.48% -3.78% -19.62%  1.00 ct 5,372 -0.92% -3.81% -22.66%  3.00 ct 20,185 -0.55% -2.37% -14.74% Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds

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