Rapaport’s New Series, GemTalks, Kicks Off with Conversation on Undisclosed Synthetics

The threat of lab-grown and the importance of screening will be the focus of a LinkedIn Live with International Gemological Institute (IGI) execs Avi Levy and Steve Rees.

A Colorful Life: Leibish Shares the Many Hues of His 40-Year Diamond Career

Leibish Polnauer discusses his professional journey with Rapaport’s editorial team, from a fluke that helped him launch his business to spending two years sourcing yellow stones for a Jacob & Co. watch.

Rio Tinto Facing Charges over Safety at Diavik

Miner will head to court after a “serious worker injury” occurred.

US Retail Restocking Is Going Slowly – but Don’t Despair

Jewelers and dealers are waiting for final holiday results before replenishing inventories.

De Beers Slashed Rough Prices. Will Polished Suffer?

Sightholders say they will still make little or no margins.

Bruce Cleaver Steps Down from De Beers Boards

Former CEO will stay on in advisory capacity after helping miner with transition phase.

Questions the Diamond Industry Must Answer This Year

How the trade stands up to these three challenges will determine its success in 2024.

De Beers Unveils 2024 Sight Dates

Miner will hold 10 sales during the year.

Gas Release at Alrosa Mine Kills Three – Report

Criminal case opens following incident at Udachny underground deposit, Russia’s Interfax says.

The Weekly Gems: News and Videos from Around the Web

A Grand Tour of Van Cleef’s new collection, shifts in the Chinese luxury market, and lab-grown for Diwali are in this week’s roundup of stories from across the industry.

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