Why Did Watches of Switzerland Buy Hodinkee?

NewsBrief

October 14, 2024

A look at what prompted the UK-headquartered retailer to acquire a timepiece blog, and what the move says about the US market.

16ct. Yellow Diamond Leads Heritage Fall Jewelry Auction

Top seller brings in $337,500 at October 2 sale.

US Jewelry Sales See Holiday Uptick – Mastercard

Labor Day weekend drives 3.8% year-on-year rise in category.

Late US Senator’s Diamond Ring Fetches over $100K at Bonhams

Sale of Diane Feinstein’s personal collection also included $19,200 California State Flower brooch.

News Digest

Diamond Is Mined Stone, Not Lab-Grown, Says Gem-Trade Body

(The Times of India)

Men’s Bracelets: Prince Harry, David Beckham, Harry Kane and Barry Keoghan’s Stylish Choices

(South China Morning Post)

Market Comment: October 10, 2024

(Rapaport)

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Rapaport Melee Auction

October 14-23
New York & Dubai

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Rapaport Single Stone Auction

October 14-30
New York, Dubai & Israel

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Rapaport Melee Auction

November 12-21
New York & Dubai

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RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™)

Diamond Data

Size

Index

Weekly

Monthly

Y2Y

0.30 ct

1,016

0.00%

-3.56%

-27.68%

0.50 ct

1,645

-0.79%

-4.64%

-14.10%

1.00 ct

4,615

-0.79%

-4.08%

-22.46%

3.00 ct

18,289

0.09%

-1.60%

-17.20%

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