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Dazzling brilliance. Captivating color. The planet’s most valued gems are fancy color diamonds.
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Laboratory-Grown Diamonds: Demand Rises, Prices Fall
The proliferation of laboratory-grown diamonds into the market continues to dominate industry news. Plus: Natural Diamonds, Kimberley Process
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Diamond Market Forecast: Declining Credit, Soft Prices and Lab-Grown Diamonds
Despite the generally strong year for jewelry retail, the diamond industry continues to face problems with credit, spotty demand and soft prices.
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Season’s Sales: US Up 4% to 5%, But China Continues to Lag
The U.S. holiday season saw strong sales, but China continues to struggle. Plus: diamond market report and lab-grown diamond sales.
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US Holiday Season Opens Well, Despite Volatile Markets
The U.S. holiday shopping season is looking positive, despite signs that an economic slowdown may be coming in 2019. Plus, more auction sales records.
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Chipping Away at 1,109 ct Lesedi La Rona
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.
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National Retail Federation Predicts a Cheery Holiday
The building blocks are in place for a strong 2018 U.S. holiday season. Plus, diamond market updates and upcoming auctions.
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Typhoon, Trade Wars and Currency Lows Dampen Hong Kong Shows
Business at the September Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Shows was spotty, despite a strong world economy. Buyers left early to avoid Typhoon Mangkhut.
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Survey Shows: Diamond Sales Increased Last Year
Retail sales of diamond jewelry worldwide totaled an estimated US $77.5 billion in 2017, up from $74.6 billion in 2016, according to a survey by Tacy/Pharos Beam Consulting.
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Uncommon Parallel Color Zoning in a Chameleon Diamond
A diamond examined in the Carlsbad lab shows chameleon coloring in an unusual pattern.
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Robust Demand Brings Increased Rough Diamond Sales
Demand for diamonds has been good so far this year. Rough sales have increased and large diamonds are being mined. Plus: Online sales tax changes.
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