Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
The global downturn is a bigger challenge for the market than the war is, says bourse president Boaz Moldawsky.
November shipments rose year on year thanks to higher average price.
Net polished exports fall into negative territory due to returns from JCK show.
Imports and exports fell by most key measures in May.
Decline reflects global slowdown, government says.
Government predicts midyear recovery.
Polished exports down 21% year on year in August.
Israel’s diamond exports saw a rare decline in July amid a slowdown in the global market. Polished shipments out of the country fell 7% year on year to $296.6 million for the month.
Rough shipments weaken in mixed June for the sector.