NewsBrief September 16, 2024 Another Enormous Find for Lucara: A 1,094ct. Rough Lucara Diamond Corp. has recovered a massive diamond weighing 1,094 carats from its Karowe mine in Botswana, the second over 1,000 carats in the last month. Signet Sales Decline Amid Slower Engagement Recovery Retailer incurs loss following impairment related to digital banners. Boucheron Makes First Foray into US Market Kering-owned jewelry brand opens boutique on New York’s Madison Avenue. Tracking Antwerp’s Diamond Shipments Trade body resumes reporting monthly import and export data. News Digest The Most Spectacular Jewelry on the 2024 Emmys Red Carpet (Town & Country) Angola’s Diamond Production Drops 20%, Govt. Says Synthetic Stones a Threat (News 24) Market Comment: September 12, 2024 (Rapaport) Events Rapaport Quarterly Pawnshop Auction September 16-24 New York & Dubai More Details Rapaport Melee Auction September 17-26 New York & Dubai More Details Rapaport Single Stone Auction September 17 – October 1 New York, Dubai & Israel More Details The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) is being revised due to elimination of diamond listings from China. These diamonds have been listed at low prices, with sellers demanding extra fees related to currency conversion. This week’s technical increase in RAPI indices does not reflect any sudden change in market conditions or prices. RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) Diamond Data Size Index Weekly Monthly Y2Y  0.30 ct 1,052 -0.04% -3.64% -26.60%  0.50 ct 1,722 -0.52% -2.17% -13.91%  1.00 ct 4,800 -0.71% -1.87% -22.55%  3.00 ct 18,449 -0.88% -2.00% -17.67% Rapaport Investment Grade Diamonds

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