Zambia has reintroduced a 15% export duty on all precious gemstones, posing a major hurdle for Gemfields, which operates the country’s Kagem emerald mine. The government revoked the 2019 duty ...

Ethical Metalsmiths has elected industry veteran Brandee Dallow as president, succeeding Christina Malle. Dallow, who took up the position on January 1 for a period of two years, currently serves as ...

Alrosa deputy CEO Vladimir Marchenko is leaving his position with the Russian miner to move to another business in the industry. Marchenko joined Alrosa in 2017 as vice president of production for ...

Revenue up 9% year on year to $241.4 billion, according to Adobe.

A year ago, we highlighted three issues that would be important for the diamond and jewelry industry during 2024. How did these develop throughout the year, and what’s in store for 2025? Rapaport ...

US online spending was strong over the holiday season, reaching a record high as consumers took advantage of steep discounts, according to Adobe Analytics. Total online sales for the ...

Qatar will launch a new diamond and gem conference as it works to integrate into the industry. The Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference, which will take place from January 29 to 31, will ...

There were more carats than celebrities on the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, with statement necklaces and intricate brooches capturing the spotlight. From oversize diamond chokers to ...

The Rapaport Market Comment presents the crux of each week’s trends and news in a succinct format. Internally, we call it the “5-liner” because of the space it takes on the Rapaport Price List.

Anita Diamonds CEO Chirag Shah joined the Rapaport Diamond Podcast to explain how the Antwerp-based polished dealer has achieved growth despite difficult trading conditions. The company’s revenues ...

RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, January 7, 2025, Las Vegas… The diamond market was stable in December, with holiday sales matching the industry’s modest expectations. Rapaport reduced prices on the Rapaport ...

De Beers and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) have established a joint program to support India’s natural-diamond trade, providing education and promotional assets. Through the new ...