Lab also rolling out new comments clarifying impact of fluorescence.
The inventory dilemma plaguing the market today is about more than the number of diamonds in the safe.
Pearl trends, African design talent, and a spotlight on Bulgari jewels round out this edition.
Allison Vigil, president of the Signet-owned retailer, explains the shift from rental to selling secondhand pieces.
Rough of 2.50 to 4 carats has been strong for two months, leaving some perplexed amid mixed polished sales.
The world’s largest polished manufacturer has adopted a sales model that mushroomed in popularity during the market downturn.
Andrew Rickard, president of the Jewelers Board of Trade, stresses the importance of checking customers’ credentials.
The show reflected a split diamond market: Demand for long fancies and large round stones was solid amid slow trading in bread-and-butter goods.
1-carat RAPI down 0.3% in June.
Nilesh Chhabria of Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds addresses trends at the recent Las Vegas fair.
Trade members and consumers were overwhelmingly unimpressed with the latest ads.