Move reflects market shift to higher-value diamonds.
Figure up 16% to $41.7 billion for the full year.
Vice president of Bharat Diamond Bourse will take over from Yoram Dvash.
Sales for full year up 11% to $2.44 billion.
Stone is miner’s 10th over 1,000 carats.
Platform will allow manufacturers to optimize cutting according to market value.
Move reflects market shift to higher-value diamonds.
Piece could fetch up to $50,000 at California sale.
Piece brings in $54,800, over its high estimate.
0.30 ct. RAPI up 4.2%, a bigger gain than in May.
Company celebrates 20th anniversary with release of 100 limited-edition timepieces.