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AWDC: “Cautious recovery” for rough diamond trading

Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) says trading of rough and polished diamonds recorded a slight uptick in the first half of the year, though the outlook remains unclear.
“While the rough diamond market appears to be making a cautious recovery as compared to last year, the polished diamond trade continues to find it tough going,” AWDC said in a press release.

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Israel sees surge in half-year diamond results

Strong showings at both JCK Las Vegas and the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair in June helped propel Israel’s half-year results to double digit growth. According to the Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor, net exports of polished diamonds jumped 33.9 per cent to $4.3 billion from $3 billion in the first six months of the year. Net rough exports were up 39.8 per cent to $2.25 billion compared to $1.6 billion during … Continue reading Israel sees surge in half-year diamond results

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