April 18, 2018
Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Sentiment mixed as April trading slows. Manufacturers concerned about tight profit after De Beers raised prices average 1% to 2% at…
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April 18, 2018
Rapaport Weekly Indian Market Report
Fewer transactions as suppliers hold prices firm, despite liquidity concerns. Activity expected to rise during next week’s Bharat Diamond Week (April 2…
April 18, 2018
Rapaport Diamond Industry Stock Tracker
Retail stocks had a mixed week, with J.C. Penney (-11%) and Birks Group (-17%) both losing value, while Michael Hill (-7%)…
April 18, 2018
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April 18, 2018
Rapaport TradeWire April 19, 2018
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April 18, 2018
Chow Tai Fook Gains as Gold Prices Shine
Hong Kong-based jewelry retailer Chow Tai Fook saw a jump in quarterly sales amid stronger consumer sentiment and an increase…
April 18, 2018
GIA Opens Synthetics-Testing Center Inside Stuller
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched a melee-screening center on the premises of diamond supplier Stuller, enabling the jeweler…
April 17, 2018
Louis Vuitton Hires Ex-Tiffany Artistic Director
Louis Vuitton has appointed Francesca Amfitheatrof artistic director of watches and jewelry, the luxury retailer said Monday. Amfitheatrof (pictured) will be in…
April 17, 2018
DPA Gets New Head of US Trade
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has appointed Grant Mobley to manage relationships with the US jewelry industry. As head of US…
April 17, 2018
Rosy Blue to Buy Stake in Leo Schachter
Polished manufacturer Rosy Blue has agreed to acquire a minority share in Leo Schachter, as the diamond suppliers seek to…
April 17, 2018
De Beers Raises Prices at $520M Sale
De Beers’ April sight closed with a value of $520 million amid concerns among manufacturers that higher rough prices could…
April 16, 2018
Gitanjali Loses Sightholder Status
De Beers has terminated the sightholder status of Gitanjali Gems following fraud allegations against the Indian jeweler’s managing director, Mehul…
