Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Revenue from jewelry and watches down 3.9% in March compared to 13% in February.
Rough sales fall 38% year on year in first quarter.
Top three lots on offer feature colored diamonds.
Businesses primarily worried about effect on jewelry manufacturing, pricing, and product margins.
Taxes would put more than 200 jobs in jeopardy, council argues.
Diamond, ruby and sapphire Mystery-Set jewels are property of philanthropist Lucille Coleman.
Company held small test event during year’s third sales cycle, garnering “substantial interest.”
Company held off sale of better goods due to tariff uncertainty.
Clients can once again submit stones internationally for shipment to US.
Demand for diamond products improved in fourth fiscal quarter.