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Record Number of Israeli Firms to Take Part in Buyers’ Week

Israel Diamond Exchange General Manager Moti Besser: “The value of the polished diamonds to be offered for sale is around $2 billion.” Check the dedicated web site for details of the companies taking part and where their booths will be situated.

Order of Places for Buyers Week in Trading Hall

The draw for the order of booths in the IDE Trading Hall for the buyers' week took place in a completely random, fair and equal way on Wednesday for all the participants in the second US & International Diamond Week.

Draw Takes Place for Buyers' Week Booths in Trading Hall

The draw for booths in the IDE Trading Hall for the second US & International Diamond Week to take place from August 25 to 29 has taken place.

First Conference in Advancing Women at Israel Diamond Exchange

More than 100 women members of the exchange took part in a first-ever conference aimed at advancing the status of female members of the bourse. IDE President Yair Sahar called on the women to join a Steering Committee that will propose courses of action.

Reserve Bank of India Makes Moves to Slash Gold Imports

India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has instituted moves to cut imports of gold which have led to a record current account deficit.

Buyers’ interest for US & International Diamond Week overwhelming

Event organizers anticipating to accommodate more than 350 attendees.
IDE working closely with authorities to streamline diamond import procedures for the event

Increase in Diamonds Found at Crater Park

The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas certified 303 diamonds recovered in the first half of 2013. The figure for the year-earlier period was 272 stones.

Fusion Tenders and Hennig to hold rough diamond tender during summer edition of US & International Diamond Week

Fusion Tenders, in conjunction with I. Hennig & Co, will be holding a rough diamond tender for original 10.80ct+ large single stones, as well as an original full ROM (run-of-mine) production (melee parcels to large stones). The tender will take place from the 25th – 29th of August 2013 in conjunction with the US & International Diamond Week in Israel, at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE).

Rio Tinto Reports Sharp Rise in Diamond Production at Argyle in Q2

In the first half of the year, output rose by 20% to 7.37 million carats. Rio Tinto will hold a tender in Israel from August 25 to 29 in a specially built tenders area in the Trading Hall.

Buyers' group from Hong Kong and China to participate in summer edition of US & International Diamond Week

Delegation headed by director of Chinese jewelry brand Chow Tai Fook

Chow Tai Fook: 63% Rise in Revenues in 2013 Fiscal Q1

Chow Tai Fook reported that sales at its stores in China rose 48 percent in the quarter, in Hong Kong by 32 percent and by 78 percent in Macao while sales of jewelry set with gemstones rose by 8 percent.

'Learn Jewelry' Exhibition of Shenkar College Graduates Opens at Diamond Museum

Israel Diamond Exchange President Yair Sahar: "The cooperation between the diamond sector and academia is today marking one of its record highs."