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Diamond Industry Gears Up for Tighter Controls

The G7’s apparent determination to enforce traceability mechanisms has left industry bodies with many questions and concerns.

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.

A New Dawn for the Botswana Diamond Industry

The country is at a pivotal point in its diamond journey, with the new deal between De Beers and the government seen as a catalyst for growth.

Time to Tackle the Diamond Industry’s Pre-Pandemic Challenges

Economic headwinds, Chinese caution and the threat of lab-grown are the trade’s current concerns. But the recurring difficulties that existed before Covid-19 have not gone away.

Martin Rapaport’s Open Letter on Russian Sanctions

Martin Rapaport’s open letter to the European Union.

Where Petra Diamonds Sees Its Competitive Edge

The company’s investment in production is just one way it’s differentiating itself in the diamond market.

Message from President of Israel Diamond Exchange

Letter from Boaz Moldawsky to industry members.

Rapaport Statement in Support of Israel 

Chairman Martin Rapaport calls on trade to boycott Iran and other Hamas supporters, following unprovoked attack on Jewish state.

Bumpy Ride Ahead Amid Synthetic-Diamond Shake-Up

Martin Rapaport braces for fundamental changes in the industry.

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