The R&M “Lettre”

The World Jewellery Confederation held its latest gathering in Jaipur, India, from October 3 to 5. Here are some of the hot topics that came up at the event.

De Beers and Sarine Technologies are joining forces to create a system that will let Group of Seven (G7) countries see the full provenance of all diamonds passing through customs.

The diamond industry will remain under pressure as geopolitics and the rising popularity of lab-grown cause a fundamental restructuring of the market, cautioned Rapaport Group Chairman Martin Rapaport.

Last month, De Beers announced it would spend $20 million on a “Seize the Day” campaign touting natural diamonds.

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Alrosa has canceled its next two sales and urged caution from buyers and suppliers amid a steep downturn in the diamond market.

“In its 10th Diamond Insight report, De Beers conducts an in-depth analysis of the Chinese market, the world’s second-largest diamond jewelry market after the United States.”

Legal terms have changed since the Russia crisis, the RJC can now remove members.

‘Succession’s’ Roy family helped bring this trend back in a major way.

Amid financial pressures and declining training opportunities, the number of lapidaries is plummeting — but there is cause for hope.

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