Conner Curran, CEO of commodity firm Dexterous DMCC, says Dubai is a fantastic place to live and work but raises concerns about tax changes. Plus: Why the company branched out into polished-diamond tenders for consumers.
Sean Dunn, vice president of Florida-based retailer J.R. Dunn Jewelers, believes diamond provenance is the key to the industry’s future. Visit www.youtube.com/@rapaportYT to watch the full video version.
Greg Katz, managing partner of South Africa-based dealer and manufacturer Trigon Adamas, digs into the market for large, fancy-color diamonds.
Adam Schulman, CEO and founder of tender house Koin International, believes his sales system has made the rough sector more transparent and competitive. Plus: Wildlife photography in the Dubai desert. Visit www.youtube.com/@rapaportYT to watch the full video version.
Small changes in consumer demand can have an amplified impact on the midstream and mining. Industry consultant Pranay Narvekar explains why.
Jewelry consultant Megan Crabtree discusses ways to improve sales and the customer experience, from data to artificial intelligence (AI).
Brian Stamey, vice president of marketing and operations at International Diamond Center (IDC), addresses the market’s current challenges and explains the importance of branded jewelry to the Florida-based retailer. This podcast was recorded on July 8, before the US’s announcement of 25% tariffs on Indian goods.
Allison Vigil, President of the Signet Jewelers-owned business, explains why the company shifted from rental services to selling pre-owned goods.
Andrew Rickard stresses the importance of getting a credit report and outlines his plans for the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) after his recent appointment as its president. Plus: Lab-grown diamonds, tariffs, and the state of the industry.
Nilesh Chhabria, chief operating officer at Finestar Diamonds & Jewellery, reflects on the recent JCK Las Vegas show, the market for fancy-shape diamonds, and why natural is regaining some of the ground it lost to lab-grown.
German jewelry designer Katharina Junkert recounts the history of Pforzheim, the country’s famed manufacturing city. She also explains why German consumers prefer diamonds with high color and clarity — perhaps because of the weather? Plus: The positive and negative impacts of US tariffs.
Howard Hauben, president and CEO of the Centurion Jewelry Show, assesses the state of high-end consumer demand and the impact of US tariffs on trade fairs.
Dan Moran, president of Los Angeles-based bespoke jeweler Concierge Diamonds, explains the impact of tariffs on retail and how his business has shifted its inventory strategy. Plus: The benefits of being a licensed pilot. Visit www.youtube.com/@rapaportYT to watch the full video version.
Shreyans Dholakia, brand custodian at Indian diamond manufacturer Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), assesses the state of the market and explains the company’s pricing and production strategies. Plus: Its response to allegations about Russian diamonds.
Roy Safit, CEO of the Fancy Color Research Foundation, delves into the colored-diamond market and what’s driving price trends. Visit www.youtube.com/@rapaportYT to watch the video.
Conflict-diamond expert Brad Brooks-Rubin discusses Trump, tariffs, the Kimberley Process, and whether the US could reverse sanctions on Russian goods. Plus: Brad’s side career as a DJ and music blogger.
Lawrence Ma, chairman of the organizing committee for the March gem and jewelry shows in Hong Kong, reflects on the fairs and the state of China’s diamond market.
Steve Feldman reveals his tricks of the trade from more than 45 years as a salesman in the diamond and jewelry sector.
David Bonaparte, president and CEO of Jewelers of America (JA), explains the trade organization’s work lobbying on Russia sanctions and other industry issues. Plus: A review of the current state of demand.
Shenil Shah of polished distributor Aspeco explains how the company has focused on selling bundles of matching diamonds to tackle competition from lab-grown.