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Marketing

Diamonds: A Symbol of Marriage and Commitment

Marriage is important. Commitment is important. Love is important. Engagement and wedding rings are important. These things are not just a fad. They are meant to last forever and establish the foundation of personal identity.

September 1, 2022
Martin Rapaport

Polished

Hong Kong Diamond Trade Steady in 1H

Average price of imports rises, reflecting shift to larger stones.

September 1, 2022
Avi Krawitz

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.