> Good Start of Business at the Opening of HK June Show
Infinately Innovative Diamond traders report solid trading during the opening day of the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. Demand for polished diamonds typical of the region is good, and prices firm.

(June 18, 2009)

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> IDEX Online Market Report – 18/06/2009
Markets continue their jig as they gingerly steady. Rounds in the 0.70-1.50 cts. continue to be a reliable source of income for traders. Good makes matched by VS+ categories are particularly solid. This suggests that while the recession is hitting people hard, they are paring down purchases, focusing on a better quality diamond they can afford. Ongoing is the disparity between higher prices for rough goods because of a dry pipeline, and the lower prices manufacturers want to pay citing economic uncertainties.

(June 18, 2009)

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> 25% of U.S. Couples Delaying Marriage Because of Economy
A recent survey of American consumers found that some 25 percent of couples that planed to get wed have postponed it because of the economic recession.  

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> China Attempting Another "Largest" – The Largest Diamond Polishing Center
China's diamond polishing capacity has positioned it as the world's second largest manufacturing center, predicted to continue growing, at least partially at the expense of the Indian industry.

(June 15, 2009)

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> Namdeb Scheduled to Resume Mining Next Month
Namdeb plans to resume diamond mining operations in July, after a three-month production hiatus, as parent company De Beers is starting to see the first signs of recovery in demand for rough diamonds. The company is a 50:50 joint venture with Namibia’s government.

(June 09, 2009)

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