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Indian Finance Minister Says Jewelry Tax to Stay
Jewelers right across India started a strike on March 2 against the tax.
De Beers Oval Blue Diamond Seen Selling For $30M-$35M
Each of the 11 blue diamonds in the collection boasts a combination of color intensity, saturation and brilliance.
Botswana Posts Big Jump in Rough Exports in January
Despite the rise in January, demand was much lower than in the same month last year.
Yoram Dvash Strengthens Bonds With Hong Kong
IDE President Yoram Dvash holds meetings to strengthen the bonds between the Israeli and Hong Kong diamond and jewelry sectors.
WFDB Launching Know-Your Customer Program in May
The Know-Your Customer initiative aims to bring about increased transparency in the diamond trade.
Hong Kong Show Traffic 'Better Than Expected'
Increased demand for rough diamonds since start of year shows polished inventories have declined.
Report: Polished Diamond Prices Firm in February
The uptrend in polished prices is being driven by shortages rather than growth in demand.
De Beers Upbeat After 2nd Sight Hits $610 Million
There appears to be strong demand for goods as manufacturers replenish stocks.
Russia's Gokhran To Hold Auction Of Large Diamonds
The deadline for applications to take part in the auction is March 11.
U.S. Posts Ninth Month of Jewelry, Watch Sales Rises
Official U.S. figures show encouraging retail sales of jewelry and watches.
Lucapa Sells 404-Carat Diamond for $22.5 Million
The diamond was discovered at the firm's Angola operation earlier this month.
HK March Show To Feature More Than 100 Israeli Firms
93 companies will be in the Israel Diamond Pavilion and 10 more throughout the show.