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Natural diamond prices stabilizing, recovering lies in the balance of macro-economic variables in major consumer markets
Through mid-February 2025, rough diamond prices are down a modest 1-2% year-to-date, according to the Zimnisky Global Rough Diamond Price Index. This follows an 18% decline in 2024 and a 15% decline in 2023. Rough prices are now down some 40% from the all-time high reached in the exuberant years of 2021 and 2022 where global diamond demand soared on the back of record economic stimulus in response to the pandemic.
The likelihood of natural diamond prices stabilising and subsequently recovering in 2025 and beyond lies in the balance of macro-economic variables in major consumer markets as well as more micro factors such as the magnitude and effectiveness of industry marketing and the trade’s ongoing efforts to positively differentiate its product from competing lab-grown diamonds.
Regarding the latter, potential catalysts include consumers’ (as well as jewellers’) dynamically changing perception of lab-grown versus natural diamonds at ever extreme price differentials and the industry’s aim to make easy-to-use consumer-facing natural diamond detection equipment ubiquitous in the consumer sphere
In the U.S., which represents over 50% of global consumer diamond jewellery demand, near-term macro drivers include the evolution of monetary policy, the impact of deglobalisation and the re-industrialisation of America under the new Trump administration.
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Refined Protection: Zen Diamond Presents the Reimagined Evil Eye
Crafted in 9kt White Gold, Zen Diamond’s Contemporary Evil Eye Collection Blends Protection with Poised, Everyday Luxury
The Evil Eye has always been a symbol of protection, but at Zen Diamond, it takes on a refined new identity. Crafted in 9kt white gold, marking a new chapter for the brand, the collection introduces a lighter, sleeker approach to luxury that feels effortless yet intentional.  Reimagined for modern wardrobes, the Evil Eye Collection moves beyond charm jewellery and familiar clichés, introducing an interpretation designed for expression and poise. This is not a token you tuck away for sentiment, it’s a statement you choose to wear.
Evil Eye Earrings (Circular Motif)
These earrings reinterpret the traditional protective symbol through soft curves and clean geometry. A circular contour gently frames the evil eye, outlined with a halo of diamonds that bring subtle elegance to the overall silhouette. The overall effect is balanced and understated, playful in meaning, polished in execution, and easy to imagine as an everyday signature.
Evil Eye Hoop Earrings
Sculpted in 9kt white gold, these hoop earrings offer a fresh, playful take on the evil eye. Sky-blue topaz, enamel detailing, and softly set diamonds come together in a way that feels light and expressive rather than formal. Balanced and contemporary, the hoops sit comfortably between statement and subtlety, designed for effortless, everyday wear with a sense of intention.
Evil Eye Necklace with Chain Drops
This design stands out for its sense of movement. Diamond-set elements lead into fine chain drops that shift naturally as the necklace is worn, giving the piece a fluid, architectural quality. While the evil eye remains the focal point, the defining feature is the necklace’s movement and the way it responds to light. Together, these elements create a design of poetic elegance that feels both powerful and feminine.
Teardrop Evil Eye Necklace
This necklace reworks the traditional evil eye through a softer, more fluid lens. Instead of rigid lines, the motif appears almost in motion, with a teardrop form that feels gently melted rather than fixed. Diamonds trace the curve of the design, while enamel detailing adds contrast and depth without overpowering the form. Suspended from a fine chain with scattered accents, the piece is an interpretation of protection that’s thoughtful and modern.
source: Zen Diamond
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