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World diamond industry is slowly getting back on its feet

Dear Friends,   The summer is here and there is reason for optimism and for concern. First the good news.   The world diamond industry is slowly getting back on its feet. Diamond bourses are returning to activity around the world, with limitations and restrictions brought on by the Coronavirus
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Diamond Spotlight: Ovals

 Oval diamonds have surged in popularity in recent years thanks to the likes of many celebrities like Blake Lively and Haley Bieber. This elongated shape gained it’s favor among many clients because of the spread, sparkle, and softness the oval naturally exudes. With an abundance of shapes available on the diamond market, choosing which shape best describes your love is no easy feat! Whether you are considering an oval or already have your heart set on one, we have outlined what you need to know about this beautiful shape before taking your next step. Prepare to be oval-whelmed!

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Malca-Amit Joins WFDB

Malca-Amit, a leading international logistics and shipping company serving the diamond, jewelry and watch industries, has joined the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) as an Associate Member, it was announced today. This is in keeping with the new WFDB effort to add leading organizations in the global diamond and
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“We can take the future of the diamond industry into our own hands”

Dear Colleagues and Friends,   These are momentous times and change is taking place all around us.   The turbulent events of the past week across the United States, Europe and elsewhere are signaling a need for change. When sincere outbursts against police brutality and racism morphed into destruction and
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Alrosa Cuts its 2020 Production Guidance and Closes Diamond Mines

Alrosa has announced that it is cutting its expected production this year from 34 million carats to 28-31 million carats – a 17% reduction, according to IDEX Online. Last month, another major miner, De Beers, cut its production from 32-34 million carats to 25-27 million carats.   Credit: Alrosa  
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