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The natural-diamond industry has renewed its category-marketing efforts as it urgently seeks to stimulate demand.
Rupesh Dihora recalls his quest for celebrity selfies at the Ambani family’s bejeweled celebrations.
How lab’s salary costs compare with GIA’s.
Miners press ahead with policy of supply flexibility.
While global markets face recession, India is riding the wave of growth, with retailers aggressively expanding their operations
Steady retail demand doesn’t appear to be driving wholesale activity.
The drop in diamond recoveries is a response to market conditions, but also a reflection of diminishing prospects for viable new mines.
With the clock ticking to implement industry-wide tracking systems, the major players are pushing their platforms — but working together is the most likely key to success.
It is vital that the natural-diamond trade develop honest, reliable, effective, efficient and trustworthy source-certification systems.
Rapaport Magazine breaks down the leading options on the market, from physical tracers to user-driven blockchains.