AMAZON Foe or Friend?
A positive year for jewelry but not entirely for some diamond manufacturers. One in five Americans in the market for diamonds. Amazon entering jewelry market in a big way. Gahcho Kué mine in Canada, in joint…
Diamond MarketPretty in Pink or Diamond Market Calm Amongst Trade Show Season
Only minor fluctuations in diamond market following fall trade shows. Indian oversupply of low quality smalls. Indian government increases import duties. DeBeers acquisition includes the high quality Chidliak diamond resource. Pink diamond sets record as pink prices…
Diamond MarketSo a Diamond is a Diamond after all
FTC UPDATES GUIDES FOR DIAMONDS…AND MORE In what turned out to be a bit of a shocker for some, even though the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had been in consultation with the trade for six years, they…
Diamond MarketVegas Baby! Never Disappoints… Titans Battle it out
The gloves were off in Las Vegas as Rapaport slams DeBeers and DeBeers slams back a few days later. DeBeers entry into synthetic diamonds is an interesting move with a low price per carat concept…
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Diamond markets are quiet with prices steady as the market shrinks a bit. With many retail store closings, the way diamonds are purchased is changing. However, DeBeers Forevermark appears to be going strong as they…
Diamond MarketDiamond Market 2018
Polished prices on the rise—slowly. Indian import duties not well-received. Antwerp diamond trade has a great start to 2018. DeBeers says the need to restock creating demand for diamonds in early part of the new year. Rio…
Diamond MarketDiamond Market – January 2018
With innovation in the marketplace, the industry is looking to the future. Blockchain possibly coming to the diamond industry. Dominion Diamond Corporation changes its corporate structure. Diamond markets mood is generally positive. The one-time diamond market…
Diamond MarketDiamond Market – November 2017
Polished market prices slip as rough prices increase. Outlook remains positive in North America but slow in other international markets. DeBeers to spend $140 million on marketing. We are in the midst of a market in…
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Just when we thought we could sit back and enjoy a cool drink on the deck with friends this summer the market news has exploded. A mining company take over, workers are missing in a flooded…
Diamond MarketThe market is active but still hesitant
DeBeers to sell polished diamonds using auctions. Alrosa sales up 33% over last year. Diamond Producers Association to quadruple advertising budget. Diamond tracking to origin programs increasing. Mismatched fancy color earrings set world record. De Beers…
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