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How to Protect Your Diamond from Chipping

Al Gilbertson, May 5, 2016

Find out more about what causes a diamond to chip, and 8 tips on how you can avoid chipping your diamond.

A pile of near-colorless HPHT synthetic melee

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Diamond Market Forecast: Declining Credit, Soft Prices and Lab-Grown Diamonds

Russell Shor, February 18, 2019

Despite the generally strong year for jewellery retail, the diamond industry continues to face problems with credit, patchy demand and soft prices.

People meet and mingle at the entrance to the JCK Show.

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Headwinds Slow 2019 Vegas Business, Lab-grown Diamonds Proliferate

Russell Shor, June 14, 2019

Decent demand for finished jewellery, but less for loose gems. Plus: Lab-grown diamonds and responsible, sustainable business practices.

A 4.10 ct colorless diamond “slice” pendant with black inclusions set in white gold and surrounded by colorless to brown pavé diamonds by Rachel Boston, London. Photo courtesy Rachel Boston

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2017 Las Vegas Trade Patchy, Designers and Diamonds Lead

Russell Shor, June 28, 2017

Designers respond to market trends; demand for diamonds better than expected. Plus: Holiday season diamond marketing campaign gets funding boost.

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Season’s Sales: US Up 4% to 5%, But China Continues to Lag

Russell Shor, January 21, 2019

The US holiday season saw strong sales, but China continues to struggle. Plus: diamond market report and lab-grown diamond sales.

A large piece of rough, left, with a portion cut out of it, and six cut and polished diamonds produced from the cut out piece of rough.

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Chipping Away at 1,109 ct Lesedi La Rona

Russell Shor, November 13, 2018

Graff reveals the first polished diamonds produced from the Lesedi La Rona, one of the largest pieces of rough ever mined. Plus, other market news.

Three loops of diamond ribbons form a bow around a ruby framed by more diamonds.

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National Retail Federation Predicts a Cheery Holiday

Russell Shor, October 22, 2018

The building blocks are in place for a strong 2018 U.S. holiday season. Plus, diamond market updates and upcoming auctions.

The Argyle Pink Diamonds in a row: oval shaped Fancy Deep pink, cushion cut Fancy purple pink, cushion cut Fancy Red, radiant shaped Fancy red and radiant shaped Fancy Deep gray violet.

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Hong Kong 2017: Demand Up, But Spotty

Russell Shor, October 20, 2017

A market report from the September Hong Kong show, including the Argyle tender, synthetic diamonds and coloured gemstones.

De Grisogono’s “Crazymal” collection introduced in Basel combines humor and craftsmanship to a luxury line. This pink flamingo ring is 18k gold, pink sapphire and colorless diamonds. Courtesy of De Grisogono

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Luxury Firms Adjust to the Era of Diminished Opulence

Russell Shor, April 17, 2017

Baselworld 2017: Luxury jewellery designers rethinking blingy, gem-laden looks for more artistic designs. Pink Star diamond sells for $71 million (£56 million).

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Conversation with Jewellery Designer Martin Katz

Dawn Moore, GIA AJP, September 18, 2015

From micro-pavé to mega-watt glam, jeweller Martin Katz dazzles Hollywood stars and titans of industry alike. The award-winning designer shares his love of flying, why puka shells matter and the blue diamond he’ll never forget.

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