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India's Diamond Industry Takes A Hit With Import Tax Rise On Polished To 5%
India's diamond industry has suffered a blow after the government announced a rise in import taxes on polished diamonds to 5% from 2.5%.
US Consumers to Spend Near-Record $19.6B On Valentine’s Day
U.S. consumers are expected to spend $19.6 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this year, up from $18.2 billion last year.
Those celebrating Valentine’s Day plan to spend $4.7 billion on jewelry (cited by 19 percent of respondents). 
Research Shows 'Chinese Willing To Buy Jewelry More Than Americans'

ALROSA and the GfK research company have conducted extensive research into diamond consumers in the US and China, and found that 86% of Chinese respondents and 59% of respondents in the USA plan to buy at least one piece of diamond jewelry this year.


Set Your Business Up to Enjoy Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is fast approaching – and that means diamond and jewelry businesses should be busy ensuring that their products are prominently placed in front of consumers.
Cocktail and mingling event at the International Diamond Week
We were happy to see so many diamond dealers at the event on February 6th, that took place at the  Leonardo hotel.
IDE innovation center has officially opened

During the International Diamond Week we've inaugurated the technological incubator that's set in the IDE building itself.

A historic moment for the Israeli Diamond Exchange

The IDE digital coin, Carats IO, was launched on February 5th, during a festive ceremony at the International Diamond Week, and is another step of the IDE's technological revolution.

The Ali Baba project was officially opened at the International Diamond Week
As part of the events taking place during the seventh International Diamond Week, the Alibaba project has officially opened on February 5th, with representatives of Alibaba that honored us with their presence.
International diamond week 2018 is under way!

During the opening ceremony we published the Get Diamond index, first of its kind, presenting the value of diamonds by the sum of deals made per day, evaluating the diamond market and validating the virtual coin, Carat IO. 

2018's International Diamond Week is now on!

After long expectations, countless meetings and working around the clock, we're happy and excited to open today the year's greatest event, theming innovation and technology this time.

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