Markets preparing for important Hong Kong show as Jewish New Year and Holidays approach. Chinese demand expected to be strong. U.S. July polished imports +10% to $1.7 bil. polished exports +23% to $821 mil. Liberia exports first shipment of rough ($222K) under Kimberley Process. Aber Diamond Q2 sales +24% to $173 mil. with Harry Winston sales +41% to $68 mil. but profits -41% to $20 mil. due to weak dollar. Notice: The Rapaport Price List will not be published this week and our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, due to the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana. We wish everyone a happy and healthy Jewish New Year. May the New Year bring peace and prosperity to all mankind.