Companies shift selling preferences to lab-grown based on profitability and so-called ethical reasons, though sometimes unsubstantiated. Rough diamond prices are on the rise by both DeBeers and Alrosa with India struggling with COVID issues. Argyle is finally closing with an impressive final tender offering fancy color diamonds for the last time.
Diamond MarketSo, when you hear jewelry sales are up 106% (Diamonds.net) from last March you have to understand that’s good but not as spectacular as you would think at a glance.
Diamond MarketThe fall turned out surprisingly well for most in the diamond market. It was definitely a come from behind victory. It had been a very tough year due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 virus. Restrictions imposed early apparently caused a pent-up need to spend on luxury items. The travel industry was the big loser and their loss was our gain.
Diamond MarketPositive holiday sales drive the diamond market amid pandemic resurgence. What is old is new in a newly manufactured old European cut diamond. Dominion Diamond Mines (DDM) of Canada finally sells its Ekati Diamond Mine. Blue diamonds discovered at the legendary Cullinan Diamond Mine.
Diamond MarketThe slow recovery of diamonds has been sustained by bridal.
Diamond MarketThe diamond industry has been through unprecedented change over the last six months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Diamond MarketThe diamond market around the world, and especially in North America, has entered unknown waters as far as accurately predicting what’s coming down the pipeline. Diamond “experts” continually weigh in with their predications of what…
Diamond MarketThe diamond industry like so many came to halt. Rough prices are sliding among little mining and low demand. However, polished prices have not been as impacted for the time being. Canada mining in some financial trouble with Dominion Diamonds entering into solvency protection. However, they anticipate resuming mining operations when global markets reopen.
Diamond MarketDe Beers Group announces collaboration and with RDI Diamonds, New York; will be exclusive grader of Rare and Forever™ diamonds.
Diamond MarketLab-grown diamonds have not been around in commercial quantities long enough to establish secondary values. The polished market has exhibited some positive trends and slight upticks in price. DeBeers cuts rough prices for first time this year.
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