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Rapaport Unveils Exclusive Breakfast Event at JCK 2024 in Las Vegas

Join Rapaport for an exclusive breakfast and explore industry insights with Martin Rapaport and special guests.

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12 months ago

May 7, 2024

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(PRESS RELEASE) The Rapaport Group, invites the diamond gem and jewelry industry to the annual Rapaport Breakfast at the JCK Las Vegas Show. This event, titled “State of the Diamond Industry,” will take place on Sunday, June 2, at 8 AM in the San Paolo Ballroom, Level 3, offering both in-person attendance and a live broadcast.

The Breakfast will include a special presentation by Martin Rapaport, who will address the key issues our industry is currently facing and how now more than ever you must know what is going on and how it will affect your bottom line.

The presentation will delve into pressing topics such as the demand for socially responsible diamonds, the effects of US and G7 sanctions on Russia regarding diamond prices and supply, the impact of synthetics on the market, and the influence of social media on Gen Z consumers.

In addition, this year’s Rapaport Breakfast will feature:

Mmetla Masire, managing director of the Botswana government’s Okavango Diamond Corporation, will discuss the future of natural diamond supply from an African perspective. Responsible for selling 25% of Debswana’s annual $4B rough diamonds production, Masire’s insights are invaluable.

Maksud Agadjani, a prominent figure on 47th Street and a powerhouse in rap jewelry with 1.6 billion views on social media, will explore the critical role of social media in today’s jewelry markets.

Registration: Participants are encouraged to register here as soon as possible to secure a spot.

Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success

After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone. Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently. The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.