NewsBrief November 28, 2024 Botswana to Set Up G7 Verification Node for Diamonds Botswana will establish a certification point for rough diamonds entering Group of Seven (G7) countries next year, authorities announced Wednesday, with discussions underway for additional nodes in Namibia and Angola. Podcast: Le Vian’s Taste for Chocolate Diamonds Brand’s CEO explains the development of its iconic product. Promo Picks: Readers Weigh In on Holiday Campaigns Two prominent companies tied for first place, while one received no votes at all. Gokhran Bails Out Alrosa with Purchase of Diamond Parcel Miner will deliver the batch, which includes gem-quality rough in various colors and sizes, by end of year. Other Stories Lucapa Looks to Form Partnerships to Help Fund $16M Merlin Project Luk Fook Shutters 175 Shops as Slow Demand Persists Macy’s Delays Results Amid Investigation into Employee ‘Hiding’ $154M Events Rapaport Single Stone Auction November 17 – December 5 Dubai, Israel & New York More Details Rapaport Quarterly Pawnshop & Melee Auctions December 9-19 New York & Dubai More Details Rapaport Single Stone Auction December 11-25 New York, Dubai & Israel More Details RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) Diamond Data Size Index Weekly Monthly Y2Y  0.30 ct 1,036 0.55% 1.55% -26.39%  0.50 ct 1,665 0.05% 1.37% -14.05%  1.00 ct 4,622 0.27% 0.29% -22.53%  3.00 ct 18,234 -0.38% 0.09% -17.53% Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds

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