US Retail Demand Strengthened, Particularly For 1–2 Ct (F–I, VS2–SI2) and 2+ Ct Stones. Lower-Quality Smaller Goods Remain Under Pressure From Lab-Grown Diamond Competition.
De Beers Will Lower Official Book Prices To Match Current Market Levels
Steady Prices Mask A Polarizing Market Where Specific Large Shapes Win and Poorly Cut Diamonds Stagnate.
Data From Rapaport Indicates That The Recovery Is Most Visible In Smaller-Sized Stones, Where Availability Has Dropped Sharply Following Widespread Reductions In Mining Output
Diamond prices generally declined in September, with notable sharp drops for round polished goods under 1 carat. The market was affected by US tariffs and the...