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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Friday, January 05, 2024
EU Extends Sanctions To Alrosa And Its CEO
The European Union has placed sanctions on Alrosa and its CEO, Pavel Marinychev, noting that the diamond miner contributes revenue to the Russian government. Many thanks to Rapaport for sharing the info.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Monday, August 21, 2023
Gem-A Warns Of Jewelry Scam
Tuesday, August 08, 2023
What’s Drawing Jewelers To Ammolite?
I love ammolite for its beauty and iridescence. Ammolite is a storyteller. Many thanks to Richa Goyal Sikri for the insightful report.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Greenlab Diamonds
Greenlab is the largest cultivator of diamonds in the world. Recently Greenlab sold a round, 7.5 cart, F color, VVS2 clarity polished diamond to the Indian government so Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India could present it to Jill Biden at a state visit to the White House in the U.S.
Friday, June 09, 2023
Saturday, June 03, 2023
Aquadité
New colored stone finds are always happy accidents. Get to know Yianni Melas, a fine gem explorer, who had discovered a new variety of chalcedony in Indonesia's Maluka Islands. Many thanks to Isabella Yan of Rapaport for sharing the insightful story.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Gabriel Gabi Tolkowsky
Gabriel Gabi Tolkowsky, one of the world's most revered diamond cutters has died at 84. I have met him and he is so passionate about diamonds you always learn something new when he speaks.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Rapaport Diamond Podcast
Episode 88: The buzz about Geneva, Tiffany and Bridal. Must listen.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Rapaport Diamond Podcast: Diamond Supply-Chain Challenges And Opportunities
Must listen.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Where Are All The Russian Diamonds?
TIR (This is Russia). Only the seller, buyers, and a few select banks knows.
Friday, March 03, 2023
Friday, February 24, 2023
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
India Requests 0% Import Duty On Lab-Grown Diamond Seeds
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Monday, December 26, 2022
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
For Love Of Lapis Lazuli
A good recap on Lapis Lazuli. Many thanks to Cynthia Unninayar.