The pressure on polished diamond prices is intense right now with many categories trending downwards. This is not an across the board decline, the prices of the very popular “bread and butter” categories are staying…
Diamond MarketAs I write this report I can’t help but envision the duck swimming metaphor, everything is calm on the surface but below the surface the feet are paddling like crazy to keep going. There is…
Diamond MarketLike a boxer in the middle rounds diamond prices have taken a hit to the chin and are stumbling into the holiday season. Canada’s mine owners of Diavik mine commit to expansion and more exploration…
Diamond MarketWorld Diamantaires face financing crunch and Global Diamond jewelry sales reach Record Level. EGL reports banned from trading platforms. Rio Tinto celebrates 30 years of pink diamond tenders with release of unprecedented four red diamonds. It should come as…
Diamond MarketIs it the calm before the storm? Not really as prices predicted to roll along in future months. Polished prices remain firm while margins continue to be squeezed. DeBeers announces a change in structure for…
Diamond MarketA slow summer and moderate demand for diamonds. Some fancies selling well but pear and princess sales are flat. GIA grading reports still greatest demand but report times are weeks to months out due to backlog. IDMA warns…
Diamond MarketThe general observation regarding the diamond market is that prices continue to edge up and are firm, while the trade and consumers remain cautious. There is a growing disconnect between the wholesale market and key…
Diamond MarketIt was a good year for diamonds with stronger than expected demand and higher prices overall. However, business remains mixed for the independent jeweler with ups and downs throughout the year. Tight money from banks…
Diamond MarketSynthetic and treated diamond melee continues to plague the industry. Auctions continue to amaze with record prices on diamonds. Mixed US markets heading into the holidays. Belgium exports rise but US is third in world…
Diamond MarketDiamond prices may have peaked. As banks go stingy on lending, diamond prices forced to fall. DeBeers moves to Botswana. China and India slow in growth with a stronger US dollar. Big sales at auction…
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