What’s Causing China’s Diamond Slump? April 24, 2024 Diamonds in China are underperforming other jewelry categories amid economic and cultural changes affecting Chinese consumer habits. Industry
Lab-Grown Margins Might Be High, but Profits Aren’t April 14, 2024 Retailers say they need to sell large volumes to make good money. Lab-Grown
Diamond Buyers Asking for Too Much Origin Info, Indians Say April 4, 2024 US and European clients demanding self-certification even for goods under 1 carat. Russian sanctions
Why Jewelry Retail Is Struggling to Reverse Its Two-Decade Decline March 28, 2024 The aging of the industry, the difficulties of owning a store these days and the lack of new blood are contributing to a systemic decline of independent retail jewelry stores. Retail
Diamond Source Certification March 28, 2024 The advent of G7 Russian sanctions is driving the need to identify and certify the mined source of diamonds — a move that’s as much a commercial necessity as a legal requirement. Russian sanctions
Synthetic Diamonds in the Spotlight March 21, 2024 The synthetic-diamond market has hit another pivotal point as it continues on a growth path. Lab-Grown
How Flawed Diamonds Got Their Mojo Back March 18, 2024 Round SIs were among the biggest victims of last year’s crash. Here are four reasons the trend is reversing. Industry
Statement by Martin Rapaport: The Synthetic Party Is Over March 14, 2024 By selling synthetics at rapidly dropping prices, leading companies in the trade are devaluing natural diamonds. Industry
Four Questions the US Must Answer on Diamond Sanctions March 10, 2024 A broader US ban on Russian diamonds went into effect on March 1, but uncertainty remains about key details. Russian sanctions
Russian Sanctions Emergency Webinar with Martin Rapaport March 7, 2024 Recorded live on February 29, 2024 Industry