The Global Diamond Industry

Jan 16, 2001 · and higher-quality gems. Overall, 2001 was a tough year for sales and profits, but it ended on a positive note with holiday sales better than last year’s and much stronger than expected. As a result, De Beers sold $4.4bn (£3.1bn) worth of diamonds in 2001 (De Beers 2002). Also, buoyed by stronger than expected demand in the key U.S. market ... ................
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