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Rough

De Beers Sales Strengthen in August

Momentum continues amid solid rough demand.

August 31, 2022
Joshua Freedman

Polished

US Polished Imports Spike in June

Shipments into country jumped 55% year on year.

August 29, 2022
Joshua Freedman

Polished

India Polished Exports Slip in July

Shipment volume slumped, but average price increased.

August 28, 2022
Joshua Freedman

Financial, Industry, Manufacturing

US Wholesale: Inflation Threatens the Bottom Line

Soaring costs and reduced discretionary income are raising concerns in the diamond trade.

August 14, 2022
Joyce Kauf

Polished, Technology

Podcast: The GIA Goes Digital

Pritesh Patel, chief operating officer at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), explains the organization’s digital strategy in this episode of the Rapaport Diamond Podcast.

August 10, 2022
Avi Krawitz

Technology

Growth Factor: Interview with Plasmability

The Texas-based producer of lab-created diamonds explains its new supply deal with HRA Group.

August 9, 2022
Joshua Freedman

Polished

US Polished Imports Jump in May

US polished-diamond imports increased 40% year on year to $2.2 billion in May, according to recent data from the country’s Department of Commerce.

July 31, 2022
Joshua Freedman

Polished

Crisis Mismanagement

April 7, 2022
Avi Krawitz

Rough

The Diamond Origin Dilemma

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is another defining moment for the industry.

March 16, 2022
Avi Krawitz

Polished

Ukraine Crisis Leaves Diamond Industry Vulnerable

February 28, 2022
Avi Krawitz