Webinar: the Rapaport Price List
Martin Rapaport, chairman of the Rapaport Group, explained how the Rapaport Price List works during a webinar this week.
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Alrosa allows clients to defer all purchases
Alrosa is allowing full flexibility at this week’s monthly rough-diamond sale, enabling long-term clients to delay purchases until later in the year due to the current weak market.
The jewelry industry unites to support local retailers during COVID-19
Press release – The Jeweler Support Network, made up of leading industry bodies, was created to assist independent and family-owned jewelry businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
LVMH 1Q revenue could fall up to 20%
LVMH expects its revenue for the first quarter to drop as the coronavirus outbreak has led to the closure of many of its stores.
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.
De Beers Group Covid-19 update: cycle 3 rough diamond sales
Due to the public health restrictions on the movement of people and product in Botswana, South Africa and India, which prohibit customers from traveling and prevent the shipment of goods to customers’ international operations, De Beers Group will not hold its third Sight of 2020.
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.
KP June intersessional to go virtual
The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting will take place as a virtual conference this year, as European borders close to travelers due to the coronavirus pandemic.
ALROSA sells large diamonds online
Due to the lockdown of many countries due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus COVID-19, ALROSA decided to hold an online auction for the sale of special diamonds (over 10.8 carats), which runs from March 23 to April 6.
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.
Lab-Grown marketing: multifaceted messaging
Companies are branching out when it comes to promoting synthetics, with angles including size, quality and ethics.
