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Podcast: What’s Really Going On in Retail?

Consumers’ changing spending habits are the real cause of weak retail sales, more so than rising inflation, says consultant David Marcotte.

Note from the Publisher: Leadership

The role of Rapaport Magazine and Rapaport Information Services must be to honestly communicate the diversity of views within our industry, even and especially those views we may strongly disagree with.

Golden Anniversary: Kevin Vantyghem Reflects on His Family Business

Living legacy: Meet the vice president of Vantyghem Diamonds, whose parents founded the company 50 years ago in Ontario, Canada.

Behind the Gavel: Get to Know Leslie Roskind

The senior specialist for jewelry and watches at Hindman’s newly opened New York branch chats about her professional journey, the market, and the Elizabeth Taylor collection.

WDC President Feriel Zerouki Has a Powerful Vision for the Industry

At the helm of a new era: The De Beers exec plans to make the World Diamond Council more accessible and heighten awareness of responsible-sourcing issues.

Geneva’s Gem and Jewelry Results Gleam Despite Controversy

On the rocks: Big diamonds and Bulgari stood out at the latest Swiss auctions, which included the contentious yet high-value Heidi Horten sale.

Christie’s, Bonhams and Phillips Bring the Bling to Hong Kong

An ode to beauty: Diamonds of distinctive shapes and hues complemented a smattering of spectacular colored stones.

Low-Key Hits: The New York Spring Auctions

Sales were subdued despite record-breaking totals and several noteworthy gems.

What’s Drawing Jewelers to Ammolite?

A product of ancient fossils deep underground in Canada, this iridescent stone is a mesmerizing alternative to opal.

From Zero to Zircon

This much-misunderstood gem deserves more attention for its brilliant fire and rainbow of color options, designers say.

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