NewsBrief April 16, 2024 US Retail Sales Slow Slightly in March March US retail sales increased at a slower pace than the previous month’s as inflation eased and the job market improved. US Jewelry Business Closures Rise in First Quarter Some 178 companies exited the sector, compared with 133 a year ago. AWDC Names Karen Rentmeesters as Interim CEO Appointment follows resignation of Ari Epstein. Strong Holiday Demand Spurs Chow Tai Fook Sales Revenue up 12% in fourth quarter. Trending Stories AGTA Bans Lab-Grown Gemstones from Shows Taking the Hammer to Synthetic Diamonds Stargems Takes Koffiefontein Mine off Petra’s Hands 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 1,362 -1.51% -3.08% -14.79%  0.50 ct 2,053 0.12% 0.14% -21.33%  1.00 ct 5,864 -1.48% -1.98% -19.39%  3.00 ct 21,326 -0.67% -1.07% -11.88% Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds

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