Leah Meirovich

Leah Meirovich is a journalist with over 10 years’ experience and has been covering the diamond and jewelry industry as the senior news reporter, sections editor and magazine writer at Rapaport for the last five. She has written articles covering the entire diamond pipeline, including mining, manufacturing and retail.

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Lab-Grown Organization Strikes Back at CIBJO

Diamond Producers Council threatens action against jewelers who “deceptively use the term synthetic.”
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Colorless Diamonds Dominate Top 10 at Christie’s

Seven of New York sale’s highest-selling jewels center these stones.
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Petra Eyes Potential Sale of Business Amid Financial Struggles

Miner offloaded three of its four deposits over past two years to secure funding.
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WFDB President: Synthetics and Natural ‘Distinct Categories’

Lab-grown can serve as a gateway to broader diamond market, says Mehul Shah.
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Sotheby’s Scores $34M at Hong Kong Sale

Many top pieces surge far above estimates, including Cartier tutti frutti earrings at nearly 10 times their high price.
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CIBJO Sticks with ‘Synthetics’ Moniker Despite Industry Pushback

Organization received letter from group of senior trade members requesting a deferral of final decision.
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Govt. Minister Says India Should Control Entire Lab-Grown Chain

Amit Shah wants country to develop machines and brands, manufacture, and open showrooms to sell synthetics.
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US SEC Charges Former Lugano CEO with ‘Massive Fraud’

Mordechai Ferder allegedly ran a scheme that caused jeweler to record more than $1 billion of fictitious revenue.
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Rapaport Magazine Shifts Focus to the Holidays

The September issue looks at the spending trends, gemstones, and styles shaping retail shopping this festive season.
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Gem Diamonds Returns to Profit Amid Rising Prices for Rough

Miner reports earnings of $600,000 compared to a deficit of $11.7 million in the first half of 2025.
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Leah Meirovich

Managing Editor at Rapaport

Leah Meirovich is a journalist with over 10 years’ experience and has been covering the diamond and jewelry industry as the senior news reporter, sections editor and magazine writer at Rapaport for the last five. She has written articles covering the entire diamond pipeline, including mining, manufacturing and retail.