The US retail market is sending mixed messages as a slow summer for the diamond industry draws to an end. What is the outlook for the holiday season? Rapaport Senior Analyst Joshua Freedman highlights five things we should watch out for as the important fourth quarter approaches.
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US Holiday-Spending Growth to Outpace Last Year’s – Bain
Consumer outlay is likely to rise 4.5%, a slightly higher increase than in previous seasons.

London Diamond Bourse Touts ‘Synthetic Diamond’ Terminology
Exchange encourages UK trade to use term for grown stones, saying it is more accurate and internationally accepted.

Ruby and Diamond Earrings to Headline Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction
Lot will be on offer for $2.6 million at High Jewelry sale.
