A sapphire and diamond ring fetched more than 21 times its upper price tag at a recent Sotheby’s sale in Geneva, bringing in CHF 384,000 ($487,943). The piece, which features a step-cut, 8.40-carat ...

The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added-value services that support the development of ethical, transparent, competitive, and efficient diamond and jewelry markets.

Revenue at Watches of Switzerland rose for the full fiscal year amid a marked improvement in the US market, which now accounts for over half of group sales. Sales increased 11% to a record GBP 1.83 ...

US retail sales grew in April as consumers took advantage of extra cash from tax refunds. Revenue increased 0.5% — adjusted for seasonal variation — from the previous month to $757.1 billion, ...

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted Burgundy Diamond Mines an extension on its creditor protection, as the miner considers the sale of its Ekati deposit in Canada. The stay, which builds ...

The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added-value services that support the development of ethical, transparent, competitive, and efficient diamond and jewelry markets.

Some JCK events are about networking. The Rapaport Breakfast is about being in the room before the market knows where the industry is headed. By the time the rest of the trade starts talking about ...

The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added-value services that support the development of ethical, transparent, competitive, and efficient diamond and jewelry markets.

The Indian government has raised the import duties on gold and silver to 15% from the previous 6% rate to alleviate record-high overseas purchasing. The move came after Indian Prime Minister Narendra ...

The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added-value services that support the development of ethical, transparent, competitive, and efficient diamond and jewelry markets.

Jewelry falls into the category of hard luxury — personal adornments made from enduring and valuable precious metals and stones. But within this segment, consumers have a wide range of choices, from ...

The auction house conjures a familiar image: an auctioneer commanding the room, paddles rising in competition, and chandelier bidding to heighten the drama as jewelry masterpieces fetch premium prices ...