Diamond Market Softens, Rough Price Remain Firm
Diamond – Polished prices have fallen and activity has slowed but rough diamond suppliers are resisting price reductions.
Diamond – Polished prices have fallen and activity has slowed but rough diamond suppliers are resisting price reductions.
Diamond Investing News reports diamond prices have not improved with the economic downturn. In America, over 1,000 jewelers went bankrupt; most of these held outstanding loans with banks and diamantaires. Even the giant companies were not immune. Luxury retailer Tiffany and Company Q4 2008 profits plunged by 75 per cent. The fourth quarter, due to [...]
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