WFDB to debut online diamond exchange
After hundreds of dealers pulled their goods from the RapNet platform, the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) will debut its first online diamond trading exchange [the week of 13 April].
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Webinar: Understanding the impact of COVID-19
The recent declines in diamond trading and pricing follow a rise in supply and a severe drop in demand, Rapaport Senior Analyst Avi Krawitz explained in a webinar last week. The presentation, titled “Understanding the Impact of the Coronavirus on the Diamond Market,” highlights some of the ways the pandemic is changing the trade, along […]
Following revolt, the Rapaport Price List will go monthly
Thursdays will never be the same in the diamond industry.
Webinar: the Rapaport Price List
Martin Rapaport, chairman of the Rapaport Group, explained how the Rapaport Price List works during a webinar this week.
Interview with Martin Rapaport: “We have to be honest”
Last week, Martin Rapaport lowered prices on the March 20 edition of his widely watched price list by an average of 7%, leading some companies to pull their inventory from RapNet, his online listing service. Afterward, following a vote of RapNet members, he agreed to suspend publication of his price list until May 1.
WFDB announces the creation of a world federation diamond trading platform
Press release – To all members of the WFDB, Dear member of the worldwide diamond trade: In light of the crisis caused by the global pandemic Covid-19, we are writing to you as representatives of the midstream.
Belgium, Israel to hold online diamond fair
Belgian and Israeli industry organizations are jointly organizing a virtual trade show to compensate for the cancellation of major exhibitions around the world.
The Rap Price List is suspended until May 1
The Rapaport Group won’t publish a new price list for the next five weeks with the spread of COVID-19 bringing diamond trading to a standstill worldwide.
2020 JCK Las Vegas, luxury shows will be postponed
The 2020 edition of JCK Las Vegas, America’s largest jewelry trade show, as well as sister show Luxury, will be postponed until later in the year, according to show organizer Reed Exhibitions and the Reed Jewelry Group.
In the face of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the jewellery industry’s communal sense of responsibility is of paramount importance
Press release – I write these words from my home in Milan, to which the movement of my family is now restricted, according to new government regulations meant to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Fortunately, we are all in good health.
Is diamond era nearing its sunset?
Outwardly, mining companies comment on the decline in the global demand with Olympian calmness: there are temporary issues with the distribution of the excess supply formed in the market earlier, shortage of lending to the industry, slowdown of the Chinese economy, trade war between the USA and China, etc. In short, everything is temporary, comes […]
Belgium, Israel shut diamond trading halls
All diamond trading halls in Belgium and Israel are closing until further notice as the countries attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
