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Mon, Sep 8, 2008 08:17 New York
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About Rapaport
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The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies
providing first class, added value services that support the development of free,
fair, efficient and competitive diamond and jewelry markets. Established in 1976,
the Group has over ten thousand clients in 70 countries.
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Group activities include publishing, electronic information
services and trading networks, diamond grading and certification, global trading
and tender services, consolidated international shipping, international sourcing,
quality-control and compliance services, financial, research and marketing services.
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A primary and unifying focus of the Group are knowledge
based information services that create transparent and efficient markets. Examples
are the Rapaport Diamond Report and Rapaport Diamond Price List, the
RapNet® – Diamond Trading Network, GIA LabDirect® diamond grading and
certifications services and the Rapaport Fair Trade Jewelry initiative.
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The publishing division is best known for its Rapaport
Diamond Report. Established in 1978, the Report is the primary source
of diamond pricing and market information for the diamond industry.
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Diamonds.Net internet portal supports our 24/7 Rapaport News Service as well
as RapNet, the world’s largest diamond trading network with daily diamond
listings of 400,000 diamonds valued at over $3.2 billion. While the Group provides
extensive trading services to our clients, we do not trade diamonds for our own
account.
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The most important strengths of the Group include our
dedicated team of over 100 highly skilled professionals, sophisticated information
and data management technology, global reach, independent perspective and total
commitment to providing our clients with consistent first class service.
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Information That Means Business
INFORMATION IS THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS IN THE DIAMOND BUSINESS. You need
the best price, availability and market information to trade diamonds. You need
honest information from someone that is not afraid to tell it like it is.
You need Rapaport.
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RAPAPORT IS YOUR BEST SOURCE OF INFORMATION. Rapaport is the international
standard for diamond prices. Our 24/7 global news network, market reports, in-depth
articles and diamond trading data take you inside the market in real time, online.
Rapaport does not just tell you what is happening. We explain why it is happening
and how it will impact your business.
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RAPAPORT GIVES YOU THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO SUCCEED. Your membership includes
the Rapaport Price List, monthly Rapaport Diamond Report and instant
access to all Rapaport news, analysis and internet information services. Annual
subscription fees begin at only $180 in the U.S. and $250 overseas.
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JOIN RAPAPORT NOW!
Click here to join.
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The Rapaport Diamond Report
YOUR PRIMARY SOURCE FOR PRICE AND MARKET INFORMATION
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The Rapaport Diamond Report is the primary source of diamond price and market
information. Our Rapaport Price List is the international standard used to
establish prices in all the major markets. Listings of diamonds for sale in the
Report and on our RapNet Diamond Trading Network website provide hard data about
availability and discount levels. The Rapaport Diamond Report also provides
the latest news, global market reports and the best in-depth analysis of the diamond
markets. Rapaport is the report to read if you want to know what is really going
on in the diamond and jewelry industry.
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WHY YOU SHOULD SUBSCRIBE NOW
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Diamond Prices The Rapaport Price List will ensure that you buy and sell
at the right prices. The money you can save on just one transaction will more than
justify the annual subscription fee.
Discount and Availability Information The Report lists specific stones for
sale with price and cut information. This hard data lets you know what is available
for sale and provides critical information about discount levels for specific sizes
and qualities.
News and Market Reports We cover the world market in real time. You get all
the news and the best analysis fast — in print and on the internet. We don’t just
report the news, we explain how it will impact your bottom line.
Maintain Your Competitive Edge Your subscription to the Rapaport Diamond Report
will keep you as polished as the diamonds you sell.
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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
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To subscribe to the Rapaport Diamond Report, call 877-987- 3400,
or
click here NOW!
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Rapaport Trading Services
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Rapaport Trading Services provide strategic, technical and logistic support for
firms that wish to buy or sell diamonds and jewelry. The Rapaport Group operates
trading offices with expert staff in New York, Antwerp, Vicenza, Ramat Gan, Mumbai,
Dubai, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Rapaport companies in these locations are government licensed to trade in diamonds
and jewelry and have local staff that includes expert gemologist traders and marketing
experts. The Rapaport Group is uniquely suited to help clients source product or
penetrate new markets for their products. If you are interested in establishing
a trade relationship, please contact the manager of any of our offices or email
trade@diamonds.net.
Rapaport offices are fully compliant with all local and international regulations,
including the Kimberley Process and U.S. Patriot Act. In addition, we apply our
own Best Practice Principles to assure that all the products we buy or sell are
derived from legitimate sources. Accordingly, we reserve the right to refuse to
deal with any company or individual.
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SERVICES
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Services provided by the trading department include strategic assessment of client
needs, sourcing, quality control, purchasing, payments, foreign currency transactions,
shipping, insurance, handling, marketing, customer development, sales, collections,
fulfillment and global tenders. We specialize in developing relationships in emerging
markets including India, China and Dubai. If you are in the diamond or jewelry business
and would like to develop opportunities for sourcing or sales/marketing in any of
the countries we have offices— Rapaport can take care of you.
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STANDARD TERMS OF SALE
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While it is common for buyers and sellers to negotiate terms for transactions including
memo, credit and return privileges, our standard trading services provide for efficient
cash transactions. Unless otherwise specified, our standard terms of sale are:
Cash FOB Rapaport New York or other specified Rapaport office. Release of goods
upon payment by verified bank check or irrevocable bank wire. Prices quoted are
net to the buyer and include all clearinghouse fees and commissions, which are added
to the sellers’ price. All sales are final.
Merchandise is offered for sale subject to availability and prior sale. Unless otherwise
specified, buyers can examine items in our office before buying. All buy requests
are subject to the buyer conditions. Buyers make no firm commitment to buy when
posting a buy request.
Firm bids must be accompanied by bank check or irrevocable wire transfer. Firm bids
may be made subject to inspection, provided seller agrees. Buyers may then examine
the diamonds in our office. If the item is not suitable, all money will be returned
to the buyer on the next business day.
In the event of a dispute, Rapaport reserves the right to refund money to the buyer
and return merchandise to the seller. In all instances, Rapaport’s liability is
limited to the refund of all monies received from the buyer. Rapaport hereby gives
notice that we are not responsible for any incidental, collateral or other damages.
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SHIPPING
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The seller pays all shipping and insurance charges to Rapaport and the buyer pays
all shipping and insurance charges from Rapaport. In the event that the seller agrees
to memo terms, the buyer pays all shipping, insurance and handling costs from and
to Rapaport. Standard memo terms are 3 business days at the buyer’s location.
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GRADING REPORTS
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For all transactions involving a diamond grading report, Rapaport guarantees that
the diamond delivered matches the diamond referred to in the grading report. Rapaport
does not guarantee the color, clarity, cut or quality of any diamond or the accuracy
of any grading report or certificate. Buyers are warned that diamond grading is
subject to human error. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify the suitability
of an item and the accuracy of any certification or grading report. Buyers should
carefully examine all stones or jewelry before buying.
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BUYING AND SELLING OFFICES
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Rapaport offices provide access to international diamond markets. They handle all
payments, security, shipping and legal compliance on behalf of clients. Trading
offices can coordinate travel arrangements and make buying trips a pleasurable,
efficient and profitable experience.
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CONSIGNMENTS AND SHIPPING
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Before shipping any product to a Rapaport office, the sender must notify the trading
desk at that office and receive permission to ship. Product may not be received
without approval. Some countries do not allow the importation of diamonds/jewelry
or there may be excessive import taxes.
Once diamonds are received by Rapaport, they are registered under the name of the
sender and remain their property until sold. Rapaport has standard block policy
insurance covering all merchandise in our possession.
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CLEARINGHOUSE SERVICES
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Rapaport accepts payment for sellers and guarantees physical delivery of the
diamonds for buyers. Money is sent to Rapaport by the buyer and held until such
time as the product is shipped to the buyer. Once the buyer approves the merchandise,
Rapaport releases the money to the seller. In the event the buyer does not approve
the product money is released to the buyer upon sellers confirmation that product
has been returned.
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For additional information, contact:
New York Trading Desk, Rapaport Diamond Corporation
1212 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1103, New York, NY 10036 USA
Tel: 1-212-354-9800 Fax: 1-212-302-8046
Email: trade@diamonds.net
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Rapaport Tenders
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The Rapaport Group holds tenders for diamonds, gems and jewelry. The tender system
creates a highly transparent and efficient cash market, enabling motivated sellers
and buyers to obtain fair pricing. A wide variety of products are tendered including
rough diamonds, inexpensive polished diamonds and jewelry from pawn shops, parcels
of well made polished, individual diamonds with GIA and other grading reports and
various assortments of gems and jewelry. Tenders can be held in a number of locations
including New York, Antwerp, Ramat Gan, Mumbai, Dubai, Johannesburg, and Shanghai.
All tenders are managed and operated by Rapaport who takes full responsibility for
the marketing of the tender, Patriot Act and other compliance issues, security,
delivery of merchandise, and all payments. Specialized tenders can be arranged upon
request. The terms, conditions and schedule of tenders are posted online at www.diamonds.net/tenders. Firms and
individuals that would like to participate in tenders as buyers or sellers are encouraged
to contact Rapaport via Email
tenders@diamonds.net.
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Rapaport Corporate Responsibility
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The Rapaport Group takes a strong proactive role promoting and implementing corporate
responsibility programs around the world. Internal controls and audits ensure that
our companies are in full compliance with local and international laws. The group's
in-house compliance team includes experienced lawyers who monitor all our activities
and strict adherence to best practice principles. Independent external audits ensure
full compliance with all aspects of the Kimberley Process, U.S. Patriot Act, antimoney
laundering regulations and other regulations.
Rapaport's corporate responsibility activities extend well beyond commercial activities.
Our mission transcends the standard corporate goals of profit maximization and “adding
shareholder value.” We believe that the private sector has a critical and irreplaceable
role to play, driving sustainable economic development in the poorest countries
of the world. We are committed to using our economic power and strategic positioning
in the diamond and jewelry industry to help artisanal diggers and other disadvantaged
groups obtain economic self sufficiency. The Rapaport Group regularly donates at
least ten percent of profits to charity and initiates programs to alleviate poverty
in Africa and elsewhere. Additional information is available at www.rapaport.com/corp-responsibility.
Industry Participation includes: Members of World Diamond Council, New York Diamond
Dealers Club, U.S.-Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association, Jewelers Vigilance
Committee, Antwerp Diamond Bourse, Israel Diamond Exchange, Israel Diamond Manufacturers
Association, India Gem and Jewelry Promotion Council, Dubai Diamond Exchange, Shanghai
Diamond Exchange.
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RAPAPORT ADVOCARY PROGRAMS
- Open, fair and competitive diamond
markets. Provide expert opinions and file legal briefs before the European Commission
and U.S. courts.
- Conflict Diamonds. Member of the original group that evolved the concept of the
Kimberley Process. Active member of the World Diamond Council. Regularly participates
in Kimberley Process meetings.
- Development Diamonds. Established and funded first Sierra Leone diggers cooperatives
in coordination with U.S.-AID and U.K. DFID. Director of Development Diamond Initiative
(DDI). Established educational fund for the children of Sierra Leone in coordination
with US-AID.
- Fair Trade. Established Fair Trade Diamond and Jewelry Association. Funds annual
Fair Trade Jewelry Conference and jewelry exhibit at the Las Vegas Jewelry Show.
Established programs for fair trade diamonds and gold from Sierra Leone. Joint ventures
with jewelry cooperatives in Africa.
To view congressional testimony on the Rapaport Group's effort in Sierra Leone, click here.
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