Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Government expects prolonged weakness in rough values.
Sightholders say new system makes rough less commoditized.
1-carat RAPI down 0.9%, with smaller sizes falling sharply.
1-carat RAPI down 1.1% in August.
1-carat RAPI down 1.4% in July.
Offloading inventory at reduced margins supported sales amid difficult market conditions.
1-carat RAPI down 0.3% in June.
Price adjustments follow tariff delay.