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Hong Kong Riots Cast Cloud over Show
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Diamond traders have raised concerns ahead of next month’s Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, as mass protests have caused chaos and dented local demand. The show will still take place as planned,...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 13, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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JCK Lab-Grown Section Shows Rising Demand
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At JCK Las Vegas, lab-grown-diamond exhibitors havemushroomed nearly as much as opinions about the stones themselves. Toaccommodate growing market needs, organizers debuted the Lab-Grown DiamondNeighborhood at the 2018 edition of the trade fair.“There may have...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 10, 2019
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Jennifer Heebner
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AGTA Show Manager Keen to Retire
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Mary Lou Keen, trade-show manager at theAmerican Gem Trade Association (AGTA), is retiring after three decades at the organization. Keen has been responsible for developing AGTA’s presenceat a range of national events — including the AGTA...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 04, 2019
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Rapaport News
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Video: Vegas Show Sees Light Traffic
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The JCK Las Vegas show ended Monday, with participants notinga decline in buyer traffic and exhibitors at this year’s event. Sentiment amongdiamond suppliers was relatively weak, as buyers were conservative, and overalldealer trading...
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Polished Markets
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Jun 04, 2019
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Avi Krawitz
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Oversupply an Issue at Hong Kong Show
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Dealers at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show expressedconcerns about sluggish polished demand and an oversupply of goods in the wholesalesegment.Inventory moved slowly despite busy traffic at the fair, which began this...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 28, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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Weak Rupee Raises Hopes for Indian Exports
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A weaker rupee againstthe US dollar has helped boost exports to leading markets such as the US andChina, attendees at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) reported. “The jewelry anddiamond and colored-gemstone business is flourishing,” Gaetano Cavalieri,president...
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Mining
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Aug 13, 2018
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David Brough
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Swatch Group Calls Time on Baselworld
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Swatch Group has quit Baselworld, arguing the watch andjewelry show is no longer relevant and its organizers are not interested inchanging it for the better.The Swiss group, whose 18 brands include Omega, Tissot andHarry...
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Watches
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Jul 30, 2018
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Rapaport News
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Podcast: What Happened in Vegas
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The Rapaport editorial team analyzes De Beers’ synthetics launch, Martin Rapaport’s criticism of the miner’s disclosure rules, and other surprises from the Las Vegas shows.Rapaport’s reporters, fresh from their visit to the shows,reflect...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 02, 2018
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Rapaport News
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GemGenève Show Wins Industry Hearts and Minds
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Within 48hours of its Thursday opening, exhibitors were already hailing the GemGenève tradefair as a success.Words like “jolly,” “friendly” and “good vibe” peppered descriptions of the Geneva-based show, which welcomed 147 exhibitors spanning the...
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Polished Markets
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May 13, 2018
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Sonia Esther Soltani
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Podcast: Are Trade Shows Dead?
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With JCK Las Vegas approaching, the Rapaport editorial team looks at the future of industry fairs.The latest episode of the Rapaport Diamond Podcast, available now, examines the changing landscape of trade shows, analyzing how...
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Polished Markets
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Apr 23, 2018
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Rapaport Partners with Carat+ 2018
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RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, February 28, 2018, New York… Rapaporthas signed an agreement to be the official media partner for the Carat+ tradeshow taking place in Antwerp this May.As part of the deal, Rapaport Magazineand its...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 28, 2018
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Rapaport
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Good Turnout at Italy’s VicenzaOro
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Attendancewas strong at the January edition of VicenzaOro, spurring confidence that Italy’s gold-jewelry exports would improve in 2018.Risingproduction and consumption of gold jewelry signaled a favorable outlook for thesector, said Lorenzo Cagnoni, president of organizer Italian...
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Retail
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Jan 24, 2018
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David Brough
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VicenzaOro Signals Rise in Italian Jewelry Exports
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Retailer trafficwas brisk at the September VicenzaOro, the last showcase of Italian gold andsilver jewelry before the festive season, with organizers reporting a rise inItalian precious jewelry exports.Italy’s exportsof precious jewelry increased 13%...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 27, 2017
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David Brough
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UK Show Upbeat Despite Brexit Fears
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The International Jewellery London (IJL) trade fair saw brisk visitortraffic and positive sentiment among sellers, as buyers defied uncertaintiesover Brexit and the economic outlook to restock before Christmas.Exhibitornumbers at the UK event, which ended...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 06, 2017
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David Brough
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New Jewelry Fair to Open in Hong Kong
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The International Gem & Jewellery Festival (IGJF) willlaunch next week in Hong Kong, going head-to-head with the more established HongKong Jewellery & Gem Fair.Running from September 13 to 18 at the Central HarbourfrontEvent Space, the...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 06, 2016
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De Beers to Launch India Marketing Campaign
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De Beers signed an agreement with India’s Gem &Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to run a marketing campaign duringthe nation’s key selling season this year.The memorandum of understanding is in line with the miner’s initiativesin the U.S....
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Marketing
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Aug 08, 2016
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Italian Trade Fair Organizers to Combine
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Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza have agreed to merge and named the executives set to lead the combined company.The Italy-based trade-fair organizers approved the documentthat formally marks the beginning of their merger, according...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 25, 2016
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Rapaport News
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Israel Changes Format for February Diamond Week
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The next edition of the International Diamond Week will beheld at Ramat Gan in Israel from February 13 to 16, the nation’s diamond bourseannounced.The event will have a slightly different format this timewith trading taking place...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 11, 2016
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Rapaport News
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Israel’s JOVELLA Jewelry Show Scheduled for July
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The 13th edition of JOVELLA, a leading Israeli exhibition ofjewelry, will return to its original venue at the David Intercontinental Hotelin Tel Aviv next month.The show,which will run from July 4 to 5, is moving back after running...
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Polished Markets
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Jun 06, 2016
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Antwerp Gears Up for Rough Diamond Days
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Antwerp’s rough diamond bourse, the Antwerpsche Diamantkring, will host the summer edition of the Antwerp Rough Diamond Days later thismonth.The fair will take place from June 21 to 22 in theDiamantkring’s trading hall. It is open to all...
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Rough Markets
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Jun 06, 2016
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