The market was set for a disappointing year but some sales are holding up and prices are steady after many months of decline. Rough continues to struggle. De Beers is allowing sightholders to defer some boxes, an unusual practice. Responsible sourcing and origin identification is clearly adding value to diamonds.
Diamond MarketTraditionally at this time of year we expect a general slowdown in the diamond trade. Summer holidays and industry shutdowns generally lead to reduced activity in the market. This has always taken place at this…
Diamond MarketLas Vegas was slow for diamond dealers there with few claiming successful sales. Rapaport poll results are a strong no towards lab-grown diamonds yet a desire to disclose treatments. With melee prices on the decline…
Diamond MarketThe diamond market is interesting for sure right now. While many stores are closing, domestic and international sales are up and the average retail sale is up. However, in melee, there is a surplus and…
Diamond MarketTucson had diamonds! Colors, slices, and more could all be found in Tucson. While some fancy color prices rose or were stable, fancy yellows declined in price due to an abundant supply including many from Canada. Round…
Diamond MarketA positive year for jewelry but not entirely for some diamond manufacturers. One in five Americans in the market for diamonds. Amazon entering jewelry market in a big way. Gahcho Kué mine in Canada, in joint…
Diamond MarketOnly minor fluctuations in diamond market following fall trade shows. Indian oversupply of low quality smalls. Indian government increases import duties. DeBeers acquisition includes the high quality Chidliak diamond resource. Pink diamond sets record as pink prices…
Diamond MarketFTC UPDATES GUIDES FOR DIAMONDS…AND MORE In what turned out to be a bit of a shocker for some, even though the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had been in consultation with the trade for six years, they…
Diamond MarketThe gloves were off in Las Vegas as Rapaport slams DeBeers and DeBeers slams back a few days later. DeBeers entry into synthetic diamonds is an interesting move with a low price per carat concept…
Diamond MarketDiamond markets are quiet with prices steady as the market shrinks a bit. With many retail store closings, the way diamonds are purchased is changing. However, DeBeers Forevermark appears to be going strong as they…
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