At current Russian tough is flowing to the cutting centres and despite the present market and costs being pressured downwards, there are stories that round 70 per cent of ‘normal’ quantity is at present being bought – principally to India. Although this may allow the smaller producers to promote extra or for better costs, the majors nonetheless account for 70 per cent of the worldwide tough supply. Jeweller’s six-month investigation into the jewellery trade is the most exhaustive and complete study ever undertaken.
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