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Belgium Diamond Trade Slows
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Belgium’s diamond trade continued its decline in August, withrough and polished shipments slowing. Polished exports slumped 34%, reflectinglower volumes and a steep drop in the average price, according to data from theAntwerp World Diamond...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 11, 2019
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Officials Calm Hong Kong Show Concerns
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The organizers of the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair have assured the trade that the September show will take place as planned, and denied claims that exhibitors are requesting it be postponed due...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 25, 2019
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Trade Calls to Postpone Hong Kong Show
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Three major trade bodies have asked the organizer ofthe Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair to delay the show until the political climate stabilizes. “Currently 30% to 40% of the exhibitors are demanding...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 21, 2019
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Belgium Trade Cuts Diamond-Research Funding
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The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) will no longer provide financial backing to the city’s diamond-technology unit, citing difficult conditions in the local industry. “As a result of the high cost of labor in our country,almost the...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 21, 2019
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Belgium’s Rough Trade Hits Decade Low
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Belgium’s rough-diamond trade fell in the first half to its lowest level since the financial crisis. Rough imports to the country declined 26% year on year to $4.36 billion during the six months ending June...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 15, 2019
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Peter Meeus to Advise WFDB on Synthetics
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The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has hiredPeter Meeus as an external adviser. He will be responsible for helping theorganization fine-tune its position on lab-grown diamonds and other industrymatters. Synthetic diamonds are a huge concern in the...
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Polished Markets
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Jun 27, 2019
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Leah Meirovich
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Belgium’s Rough Trade Slumps in May
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Rough exports from Belgium dropped 37% year on year to $741.5million in May, reflecting continued weakness in the sector. Rough imports fell16%, according to data from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. The polishedtrade was more...
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Mining
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Jun 26, 2019
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Belgium Rough Trade Slows in 1Q
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Belgium saw a decline in its imports and exports of rough diamondsin the first quarter, as mining companies’ sales dropped.Shipments into thecountry slid 33% to $2.09 billion for the period, reflecting a 38% slump inrough sales...
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Rough Markets
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Apr 28, 2019
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Dubai’s NBF Enters Antwerp Lending Market
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The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has launched arepresentative office in Antwerp as it looks to expand its business lending toestablished diamond traders. The Dubai-based bank targets wholesalers with secure sourcesof income and solid product...
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Financial-Legal
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Apr 07, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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CAR Invites De Beers and Alrosa to Mine Its Diamonds
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The Central African Republic (CAR) is trying to entice large diamond-mining companies to set up operations in thecountry, as part of its effort to reform the sector and meetKimberley Process (KP) regulations. The government has already contacted both...
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Mining
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Apr 02, 2019
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Leah Meirovich
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Belgium Trade Declines in February
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Belgium’s shipments of rough and polished slowed inFebruary. An 8% drop in the volume of polished exports outweighed growth in theaverage price, with the total value down 3% for the month, according to datathe Antwerp World Diamond Centre...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 10, 2019
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Belgium Trade Slows in January
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Belgium’s shipments of rough and polished slid in Januaryamid a slowdown in the global industry. A 10% drop in the volume of polishedexports outweighed growth in the average price, with the total value down 4%for the month, according...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 18, 2019
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Record Average Price Supports Belgium Trade
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Belgium’s polished exports were flat in 2018 as a higheraverage price offset a drop in volume, according to data the Antwerp WorldDiamond Centre (AWDC) released recently. Weakness in the market for smallerstones prompted an increase in trading in larger diamonds,...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 04, 2019
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Belgium Prepares for ‘No-Deal’ Brexit
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Belgium’s diamond industry has urged companies to preparefor the possibility of the UK leaving the European Union (EU) without a customsdeal.Trading between the EU and the UK will be subject to customschecks if the two parties fail to finalize an agreement...
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Rough Markets
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Jan 21, 2019
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Flemish Govt. Backs Industrial-Synthetics Factory
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A Belgian regional authority will invest EUR 2 million ($2.3million) in a production facility for industrial synthetics. The financial input from the government of Flanders willhelp India-based Heyaru Engineering launch the lab-grown-diamond factory — itsfirst in Europe...
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Technology
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Jan 13, 2019
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DMCC Joins GJEPC’s My KYC Initiative
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The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) will join the Gem &Jewellery Export Promotion Council’s (GJEPC) digital know-your-customerplatform. All members of the DDE’s parent company, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre(DMCC), that trade in diamonds,...
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Financial-Legal
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Dec 23, 2018
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Belgium Sees Monthly Exports Falter
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Belgium’s polished trade dropped in November, according todata from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. Exports fell 11% amid a loweraverage price, with volumes down 1%. Rough shipments also declined. However,polished trading is up for...
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Polished Markets
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Dec 18, 2018
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Rapaport News
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India Strengthens Position in Diamond Cutting
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India increased its dominance in cutting and polishing last year due to relatively low costs that gave it a competitive advantageover China, according to Bain & Company. The Indian diamond-manufacturing industry grew 11% in 2017,outpacing the...
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Rough Markets
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Dec 12, 2018
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Higher Average Price Drives Belgium Exports
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Belgium’s polished trade grew strongly inOctober, according to data from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. Exports rose 17% amid a higher average price and steady volumes,reflecting trading in higher-value diamonds. Export value was...
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Rough Markets
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Nov 25, 2018
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Alibaba Strikes Deal with Belgian Trade
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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will collaborate with theAntwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) to bring Belgian diamonds to Chineseconsumers. Through the partnership, Shape of Antwerp diamonds will besold exclusively on the Chinese retailer’s Tmall online...
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Retail
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Nov 06, 2018
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