India extends import curbs as Surat shuts again
Indian trade bodies have recommended continued limits on rough-diamond imports in July, with a fresh weeklong shutdown of the Surat cutting sector adding to concerns about the market.
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GIA New York laboratory to reopen June 29
As New York goes through its phased reopening, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced that it will open its New York City identification and grading laboratory on Monday, June 29.
Ben Chavis on Black Lives Matter and the jewelry industry
Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. has been active in the jewelry industry since 2007, when he cofounded Diamonds Do Good (formerly the Diamond Empowerment Fund), the industry nonprofit that supports charities in the communities where diamonds are mined and cut.
Rapaport announces his price sheet is weekly again
That was fast. Two months after Martin Rapaport announced he would be publishing his influential price list on a monthly basis, he has reversed himself and announced that the list would be published weekly again.
Rubel & Ménasché leverages the lockdown to strengthen ties
How can you remain efficient, continue to work, and maintain a connection? The lockdown put companies to the test and forced them to challenge the way they operate. Rubel & Ménasché was no exception. Today, the diamond specialist reveals a few snippets from its lockdown and post-lockdown periods, and shares one of the tools designed […]
New research from De Beers Group shows us consumers will seek more meaningful gifts with enduring value after lockdown
Press release – Findings are the first in a series of Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ Reports De Beers Group will publish.
JCK to hold virtual trade show in August
JCK will hold a virtual trade show Aug. 10–14 that aims to simulate the experience of going to JCK Las Vegas in a virtual format.
Alrosa wants the trade to love fluorescent diamonds
There’s long been a talk of an industry prejudice against fluorescence—and while it’s not the kind of bigotry that gets people marching in the streets, diamonds with strong fluorescence are heavily discounted in the market.
International creative contest for children and teenagers “Our diamonds are for our future”
Organizers: The editorial staff of the Rough & Polished web portal. Sponsor: AGD Diamonds. The writing contest will start on April 15 and end on June 15, 2020.
World’s leading diamond producers launch new ‘Natural Diamond Council’
Press release – Organization formerly known as ‘Diamond Producers Association’ relaunches under a new name with a new consumer facing identity and digital platform called, ‘Only Natural Diamonds’.
Surat diamond-cutting sector reopens
The Indian government has allowed diamond businesses in Surat to reopen with limited staff numbers following concerns the shutdown was causing an exodus of workers.
DPA to rebrand, abandon ‘Real Is Rare’
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has revealed plans for a radical overhaul that will see it change its name and drop the “Real Is Rare” tagline.
