Category: Diamond Market

Diamond Market 2018

Polished prices on the rise—slowly. Indian import duties not well-received. Antwerp diamond trade has a great start to 2018. DeBeers says the need to restock creating demand for diamonds in early part of the new year. Rio…

Diamond Market – January 2018

With innovation in the marketplace, the industry is looking to the future. Blockchain possibly coming to the diamond industry. Dominion Diamond Corporation changes its corporate structure. Diamond markets mood is generally positive. The one-time diamond market…

Diamond Market

Just when we thought we could sit back and enjoy a cool drink on the deck with friends this summer the market news has exploded. A mining company take over, workers are missing in a flooded…

The market is active but still hesitant

DeBeers to sell polished diamonds using auctions. Alrosa sales up 33% over last year. Diamond Producers Association to quadruple advertising budget. Diamond tracking to origin programs increasing. Mismatched fancy color earrings set world record. De Beers…

Polished Prices Remain Stable

Polished diamond prices stable for “Show Season” while rough diamond prices creep up. DeBeers owned Victor mine in Canada scheduled to close. Diamond company acquisition talks looming. Polished diamond prices stable for “Show Season” while rough…

Diamond Market

Rough diamonds doing better while polished diamond prices struggle. The market is at odds with itself—again! New Canadian diamond mine, Gahcho Kué in Canada’s Northwest Territories, promising source of large fine quality diamonds. The year 2017…

Diamond Market Stabilizes—For Now

Polished and rough markets stabilize with no dramatic changes expected for rest of year. DeBeers reports improved trading. Canada diamond mining going strong. Younger consumers seem to be buying jewelry in stronger numbers. Rio Tinto closes the Bunder…