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GDX: Polished diamond prices declined in March in the Israeli diamond center, softening by 0.8%

GDX: POLISHED DIAMONDS PRICES DECLINE IN MARCH

The Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) reports that crimes against jewelry companies in the United States rose by 12% to 1,394 in 2017 from 1,245 in 2016.

Crimes Against U.S. Jewelry Firms Rose 12% In 2017, Says Industry Group

Determined not to be outdone by its major rival De Beers and global labs such as the GIA, Russian mining giant ALROSA is launching its first commercial device for the identification of natural and synthetic polished diamonds.

ALROSA Launches Commercial Device For Identification Of Natural And Synthetic Polished Diamonds

There was again a significant rise in sales of fine jewelry and fine watches in the United States in January which is the last month for which figures are available.

New Year Jewelry Sales Make Strong Start in US

The United States reported a slight increase in polished diamond imports in January – rising 3% to $1.81 billion, according to official figures.

US Polished Diamonds Increase in January

Signet Jewelers Limited expects to close more than 200 of its more than 3,000 stores after carrying out a review of its real estate and cost structure as it aims to drive greater store productivity.

Signet are closing stores, focus to go over to James Allen

The past week of wholesale polished diamond trading was marked by a price softening in Israel

GDX: POLISHED DIAMOND PRICES SOFTEN

The work of the Kimberley Process to end ties between the diamond trade and conflicts has been welcomed by the United Nations General Assembly. The UN has adopted a consensus resolution aimed at strengthening the work and bringing it in line with the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

U.N. Votes to Accept Resolution on Role of Diamonds in Fueling Conflict

The International Tender Center (ITC), which was opened by the Israel Diamond Exchange in February 2017, has succeeded beyond expectations during its first year of activity, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) said.

IDE’s International Tender Center Beat Expectations in Year One

Asking prices of polished diamonds inched up 0.01% during the past week

GDX: MODEST POLISHED DIAMOND PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

Polished diamond prices in Israel inched down during the past week

GDX: POLISHED DIAMOND PRICES DECLINE IN POST-SHOW CORRECTION

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