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Trade Uncertainty Clouds US Holiday Optimism |
Diamond prices declined in August amid caution in trading centers and weak Chinese demand.
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Actress Lily James Is New Face of Diamonds |
NDC urges industry to contribute cash amid funding challenges.
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IGI Reports to Include Cut Grade for Fancies |
Feature will take into account stone’s proportions and light return.
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US Wholesale: Diamonds Proving to Be Bright Spot |
Bridal remains a likely driver of holiday results amid growing fears of recession.
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Gahcho Kué Mine Restarts After Brief Pause |
De Beers temporarily halted nonessential work amid investigation into death of employee.
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Hong Kong Jewelry Sales Bounce Back in July |
Improved job market led to 28% rise during the month.
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Synthetic Sapphires Submitted to GIA as Natural |
Only one of four stones in parcel was not lab-grown or simulant.
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Lucapa’s Lulo Mine Turns Out 160ct. Rough |
Stone is sixth-largest recovered from deposit.
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Restarted Ellendale Project Yields First Diamond |
Burgundy unearths 1.51-carat fancy yellow at Australia mine.
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Israel Shipments Slump Amid Global Uncertainty |
Polished exports down 21% year on year in August.
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Diamcor Tender Generates Strong Results |
Miner brings in $1.6 million at sale featuring 59.35-carat rough.
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