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India Removes Import Tax on Lab-Grown Diamond Seeds 

Government also cuts duties on platinum and jewelry parts.
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De Beers Confirms Successful Conclusion to Botswana Negotiations 

Parties will sign agreement after final government approval, until which the terms of the existing contract will remain in place.
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Rapaport Magazine’s Latest Issue: Gemstones, Gold and Hard Data 

A special auction report and diamond-market analysis round out the exclusive info in the January-February edition.
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Melanie Grant Steps Down as Executive Director of the RJC 

Vice chairman John Hall will once again take over until a new head can be found.
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Swiss Watch Exports Slide as All Top Markets Decline 

US downturn was first in six months, while Hong Kong, China and Japan all noted decreases.
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Fancy-Color Price Index Declines in 2024 

Yellows fared worst, down 5.6%, while pinks performed the best, recording a 0.8% decrease.
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Botswana and De Beers Reach Landmark Diamond Agreement 

Mining giant and African nation have finally tied up long-awaited deal's loose ends.
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Indian Diamond Supplier VD Global Forays into Sports Memorabilia 

Partnership with AthleteGEM is an effort to “reignite” desire for natural stones.
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Le Vian Chairman Larry LeVian Dies at 74 

Jeweler worked alongside his siblings and daughter at veteran family-owned business.
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Botswana Nears Deal with De Beers After Prolonged Negotiations 

Talks drag on amid Anglo American’s plans to divest from the diamond miner.

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