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Rapaport Press Release: Reduced Diamond Supply Lifts Polished Prices

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

De Beers and Alrosas decision to let clients refuse contracted supply has eased midstream liquidity concerns and helped prevent a buildup of polished inventory.

Key Points: 
  • De Beers and Alrosas decision to let clients refuse contracted supply has eased midstream liquidity concerns and helped prevent a buildup of polished inventory.
  • Polished prices have firmed for select goods, and cutters are able to buy rough that aligns with demand.
  • Polished inventory levels have fallen, but mining companies continue holding large volumes of rough they have been unable to sell.
  • While market conditions remain difficult, the diamond industry has an opportunity to implement technological innovations that will help inventory flow more efficiently through the supply chain.

Assessment of COVID-19's Effect on Diamond Mining Market 2020-2024 | Increasing Applications for Industrial-Grade Diamonds to Augment Growth | Technavio

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • While a few industries will register a drop in demand, numerous others will continue to remain unscathed and show promising growth opportunities.
  • Anglo American Plc, Dominion Diamond Mines ULC, Gem Diamonds Ltd., Lucara Diamond Corp., MIBA Sarl, Murowa Diamonds, Petra Diamonds Ltd., PJSC ALROSA, Rio Tinto Plc, and Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company Pvt.
  • Increasing applications for industrial-grade diamonds has been instrumental in driving the growth of the market.

Three Stunning Pieces of Jewelry Created by Anna Hu to Be Sold by Diamonds That Care to Raise Funds Against COVID-19

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

MOSCOW, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Anonline auction of three stunning pieces of jewelry, created by Anna Hu, will take place from July 3 - 13 with proceeds going tosupport healthcare workers fightingagainst COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • MOSCOW, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Anonline auction of three stunning pieces of jewelry, created by Anna Hu, will take place from July 3 - 13 with proceeds going tosupport healthcare workers fightingagainst COVID-19.
  • The pieces will besold by Diamonds That Care, the newly launched social responsibility initiative of Alrosa, the world's largest diamond mining company.
  • Ms. Hucreated these unique pieces exclusivelyfor thischarity project using rich brown diamonds extracted by Alrosa in Yakutia, aregion inthe Siberian Far East.
  • They are rarely sold at auction and when her pieces come to the secondary market, demand is high.

ALROSA Launches Digital Tender for Large Rough Diamonds

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

MOSCOW, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ALROSA has launched a digital tender for special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats).

Key Points: 
  • MOSCOW, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ALROSA has launched a digital tender for special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats).
  • Due to the global situation, the company decided to cancel the upcoming special size auctions, simultaneously offering customers an opportunity to take part in a digital tender.
  • Digital tender is based on the technology that provides customers with a full digital scan of each rough diamond for detailed analysis.
  • Digital scans allow selecting rough diamonds the customer wants to purchase before he comes to the office.

Larry West, a New York-based Collector of Exclusive Pink Diamonds, Has Welcomed the Addition of a 6.21-Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Pink Purple Diamond Unearthed by ALROSA

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

The diamond was discovered and polished by ALROSA, the world's largest rough diamond producer by volume.

Key Points: 
  • The diamond was discovered and polished by ALROSA, the world's largest rough diamond producer by volume.
  • His magnificent collection has been featured in museums like the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and worldwide Auctions.
  • "As global production declines, pink diamonds will become rarer and thus more valuable," said Larry West.
  • "ALROSA deposits are known not only for their colorless diamonds, but also for a variety of rough colored diamonds.

Graff Buys 20.7ct Firebird Vivid Yellow Diamond From ALROSA

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

MOSCOW, Dec. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Graff Diamonds, the world-renowned hi-end jewelry brand, has acquired the Firebird 20.7ct diamond from ALROSA.

Key Points: 
  • MOSCOW, Dec. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Graff Diamonds, the world-renowned hi-end jewelry brand, has acquired the Firebird 20.7ct diamond from ALROSA.
  • Yellow Asscher-cut 20.69 ct diamond was graded by GIA as Fancy Vivid Yellow VS1 Excellent polish and symmetry.
  • "This Fancy Vivid Yellow with high clarity and very special step-cut is truly unique.
  • Discovered at the "Ebelyah" mine in Yakutia, it became the largest yellow rough diamond extracted in Russia in 2017.

ALROSA Set to Host Second Annual for Unique “True Colors Auction” in September

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Monday, September 16, 2019

Looking back at the last auction in 2018, over 210 unique colored diamonds were sold at the total value of $9 million.

Key Points: 
  • Looking back at the last auction in 2018, over 210 unique colored diamonds were sold at the total value of $9 million.
  • This is a unique opportunity for buyers to buy polished diamond directly from the worlds largest diamond mining company without third-party fees.
  • Set to take place via ALROSA online platform, this years auction has something special for buyers and diamond enthusiasts.
  • The inaugural True Colors auction took place in 2018 and was an instant success, with 210 unique diamonds being sold in the first round and a total of $9 million in sales.

Global Diamond Mining Markets, 2014-2018 & 2019-2022 with Profiles of Rockwell Diamonds, Anglo American Plc, Gem Diamonds, Petra Diamonds, Lucara - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Global Diamond Mining Market Report 2019 from the publisher provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global diamond mining market.

Key Points: 
  • Global Diamond Mining Market Report 2019 from the publisher provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global diamond mining market.
  • The Diamond Mining market global report from the publisher answers all these questions and many more.
  • Africa was the largest region in the global diamond mining market, accounting for 100% of the market in 2018.
  • Western Europe was the second largest region accounting for % of the global diamond mining market.

Rapaport Press Release: Diamond Prices Soften Despite US Stability

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Manufacturers reduced rough purchases in the first quarter, hoping to ease liquidity concerns by depleting polished stock.

Key Points: 
  • Manufacturers reduced rough purchases in the first quarter, hoping to ease liquidity concerns by depleting polished stock.
  • Combined rough sales by De Beers and Alrosa dropped 19% by volume and an estimated 30% by value in the first quarter.
  • The countrys polished imports fell slightly in the first two months of the year, with more goods at lower prices.
  • US jewelry sales are stable, even with the number of specialty jewelers declining, as outlined in the April edition of the Rapaport Research Report.

Mouawad Unveils the 51.12 Carat Mouawad Dynasty Diamond

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mouawad Group has unveiled the 51.12 carat Mouawad Dynasty diamond, a remarkable D color Flawless diamond with excellent proportions and cut originating from the Republic of Sakha.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mouawad Group has unveiled the 51.12 carat Mouawad Dynasty diamond, a remarkable D color Flawless diamond with excellent proportions and cut originating from the Republic of Sakha.
  • The Mouawad Dynasty was acquired by Mouawad as the Dynasty diamond in 2018.
  • At that time, it was the largest and purest diamond in a collection of five stones offered for sale by ALROSA a world leader in diamond mining.
  • Once acquired by Mouawad, the Dynasty was cut and polished further by Mouawad master diamond polishers while retaining its outstanding proportions, resulting in a new weight of 51.12 carat which, crucially, allowed for its new clarity rating of Flawless, the highest clarity grade.