NewsBrief March 11, 2024 Four Questions the US Must Answer on Diamond Sanctions A broader US ban on Russian diamonds went into effect on March 1, but uncertainty remains about key details. US Sanctions Zimbabwe President for Diamond Smuggling Emmerson Mnangagwa also accused of serious human-rights abuses and other corrupt activities. Studio Renn: Using Grey Matter Known for pairing unusual materials such as concrete with diamonds and unconventional finishes, this Mumbai-based brand takes its cue from contemporary art. Are De Beers’ Lab-Grown Prices Too High? Lightbox’s new standard rate of $600 per carat still puts the brand on the expensive side. News Digest The Best Oscar Jewels Had a New Type of Glamour (The Adventurine) Luxury Shoppers Will Not Spend More in 2024: Survey (Instore) Market Comment: March 7, 2024 (Rapaport) Events Rapaport Single Stone Auction February 28 – March 11 New York & Israel More Details Rapaport Quarterly Pawnshop Auction March 11-19 New York & Dubai More Details Rapaport GemTalks: Determining Diamond Origins – Scientific Challenges and Industry Requirements March 19 11 a.m. EDT Online Join Us RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) Diamond Data Size Index Weekly Monthly Y2Y  0.30 ct 1,408 -0.33% -1.33% -11.32%  0.50 ct 2,045 0.29% -0.23% -23.11%  1.00 ct 5,986 -0.10% -1.27% -19.65%  3.00 ct 21,679 -0.48% -1.90% -11.48% Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds

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