The advent of G7 Russian sanctions is driving the need to identify and certify the mined source of diamonds. The only way you can know that a diamond is not Russian is if you affirmatively know where it does come from. Read more: rapaport.com/news/diamond-s…

The round brilliant-cut, 15.51-carat, fancy-vivid-yellow, VS2-clarity diamond ring fell within its estimated range at the March 28 Hong Kong Jewels auction, Phillips said last week. Read more: ow.ly/6PE250R5qhW

De Beers’ Forevermark will cease supplying loose diamonds, in a shift toward becoming an India-focused jewelry label selling solely at its own branded stores.

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💫 Jewelry retail in the US has been declining steadily for more than 20 years, and 2023 was no different. The number of jewelry retailers fell by 2.8% to 17,554 last year, according to the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT).

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A Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring was the top seller at the most recent online jewelry sale at Christie’s, fetching $856,800, nearly double its high estimate.

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Synthetic Diamonds in the Spotlight- read the full analysis here ow.ly/GRlW50QYBqF

Men jewelry keeps on trending 💫
Here are some exceptional brooches seen on the Oscars’ red carpet 💎
Which one is your top pick?

India’s rough-diamond imports reached an 11-month high of 15.2 million carats in February, according to data from the country’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Let’s crunch the numbers.

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Journalist and author Rachael Taylor discusses how red-carpet events and well-chosen brand ambassadors can impact revenues.

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Jewels spotted at this year’s Academy Awards 💎
Who wore it better? 💃

Round SIs were among the biggest victims of last year’s crash. Here are four reasons the trend is reversing.
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Sotheby’s will showcase more than 250 iconic jewels from a single collector, including the largest collection of René Boivin pieces ever to come to auction.
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Which of the top items is your favorite?

Guess the carats of the 2000s icon Paris Hilton’s engagement ring 💍💎

The European Union’s new sanctions on Russian diamonds are resulting in goods being stuck at customs for more than a week, Antwerp dealers have claimed.

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The first two months of this year have been better for the diamond industry than 2023 was. But the market has been mixed, with India strong, China weak, and the US patchy. Here are two positive trends and two negative trends from January and February.

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Look what we made her do! 💎
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👀 Roi Sheinfeld, managing partner of diamond manufacturer M&B Group, came on the Rapaport Diamond Podcast this week to review the recent Hong Kong fair, which occurred amid sluggish Chinese consumer demand.

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A broader US ban on Russian diamonds went into effect on March 1, but uncertainty remains about key details.
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Our top song recommendations for diamond lovers 💎❤️
Which one is your favorite? 🎶

Calling all diamond and jewelry buyers and dealers!!! Take a deep dive into the origins of diamonds in our next GEMTalks session on March 19!

Save the date and join the diamond community on March 19, 11 a.m. EDT. Register to attend this LinkedIn LIVE now ow.ly/8ELN50QPX8t