NewsBrief October 12, 2023 Diamond Market Worsens in September RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, October 12, 2023, Las Vegas… Diamond prices fell further in September as retail sales weakened amid competition from synthetics. Jewelry Sales Slip at LVMH Segment down 5% year on year in third quarter. Gem Diamonds Recovers 102ct. Rough from Letšeng Stone is only the second over 100 carats that miner has unearthed this year. The Weekly Gems: News and Videos from Around the Web Including a look at China’s disappointing Golden Week, and why it’s important to keep jewelry archives. News Digest Israel-Palestine Conflict Not Likely to Impact Gem, Jewelry Sector: GJEPC (Business Standard) LVMH Catches the Eye with High-End Lab-Created Diamonds (Reuters) De Beers Enlists DC Lobbyists as Russian Diamond Ban Looms (JCK) Events Rapaport Melee Auction October 10-18 New York & Dubai More Details Rapaport Single Stone Auction October 15-17 Dubai More Details Rapaport Single Stone Auction October 17-25 New York & Israel More Details RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) Diamond Data Size Index Weekly Monthly Y2Y  0.30 ct 1,405 -1.11% -3.02% -5.90%  0.50 ct 1,915 -1.22% -5.57% -31.50%  1.00 ct 5,962 -1.09% -4.98% -26.17%  3.00 ct 22,040 -0.21% -2.86% -15.06% Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds

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