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Rapaport is the global benchmark for diamond pricing, trading, and market intelligence—making it an indispensable resource for UK jewellers, diamond suppliers, manufacturers, and valuers. Its weekly Price Current and market reports shape sourcing strategies, margin management, and stocking decisions throughout the supply chain. Jewellery Focus delivers comprehensive coverage of Rapaport’s diamond pricing trends, trading updates, policy changes, and market commentary. Our insights equip trade professionals with the pricing transparency, benchmarking data, and risk analysis needed to make informed buying, selling, and inventory decisions in a volatile diamond market.

  • Feb- 2017 -
    24 February
    AuctionsRapaport opens auction with more than 120,000 carats of diamond

    Rapaport opens auction with more than 120,000 carats of diamond

    Rapaport has opened its melee auction this week with more than 120,000 carats of diamond on offer. The auction offers a broad range of recycled and finely assorted premium quality diamond parcels in all shapes, qualities and sizes. The recycled diamonds are sourced from retailers, pawnshops and refineries from around…

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  • 6 February
    EconomyPolished diamond prices slide in January

    Polished diamond prices slide in January

    The price of polished diamonds fell in January despite a buoyant rough market, according to the latest RapNet Diamond Index from the Rapaport Group. Rapaport said polished trading was cautious after a disappointed holiday sales period for jewellery in the US, while the rough market was driven by expectations that…

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  • Jan- 2017 -
    3 January
    EconomyDiamond prices decline in December amid ‘India liquidity crisis’

    Diamond prices decline in December amid ‘India liquidity crisis’

    Polished diamond prices softened in December as Indian liquidity dried up due to the government’s demonetisation policy, which eliminated 500 and 1,000 rupee notes. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI), from the Rapaport Group, found the price of 1-carat, GIA-graded, polished diamonds fell 1.3% during the month, while 3-carat diamonds and…

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  • Dec- 2016 -
    6 December
    EconomyPolished diamond prices increase in November

    Polished diamond prices increase in November

    Polished diamond prices increased in November, despite a slowdown in trading as Indian liquidity dried up and manufacturing shut down for Diwali. The latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) from the Rapaport Group sentiment improved as the month began, with stock markets rallying to record highs on Thanksgiving weekend (28 Nov)…

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  • Nov- 2016 -
    10 November
    Current AffairsRapaport: Trump victory will improve economy

    Rapaport: Trump victory will improve economy

    Trump’s election victory coupled with Republican control of Congress will set the stage for improved economic conditions that will support increased demand for diamonds and jewellery, according to the Rapaport Group. In a statement on the US election result, the firm said lower taxes, higher domestic employment and the end of…

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  • 2 November
    Current AffairsDiamond prices decline in October

    Diamond prices decline in October

    Diamond markets were quiet in October with wholesale businesses closing for the respective Chinese, Jewish and Indian holidays. The latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) from the Rapaport Group also found trading slowed as larger US holiday orders were already filled and dealers shifted to accommodate specific requirements from their retail…

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  • Oct- 2016 -
    6 October
    EconomyDiamond prices stable in September

    Diamond prices stable in September

    The diamond market was steady in September with better-than-expected sentiment at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. The latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) from the Rapaport Group found the polished market was supported by “relatively high” rough prices as suppliers held polished prices firm, preferring to delay sales rather…

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  • Sep- 2016 -
    6 September
    Current AffairsMixed month for diamond prices in August

    Mixed month for diamond prices in August

    The price of diamonds reported a mixed month in August, as polished inventory increased with steady manufacturing and sluggish demand. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) – from the Rapaport Group – found the price of 1-carat diamonds fell 0.8% in August, while the price of 0.30-carat was flat. The price…

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  • Jul- 2016 -
    5 July
    EconomyBrexit fuels uncertainty as polished diamond prices slide in June

    Brexit fuels uncertainty as polished diamond prices slide in June

    Polished diamond prices fell in June and sentiment softened after “relatively weak” Las Vegas and Hong Kong shows, according to the Rapaport Group. The group said steady US demand supported the market but overall demand was sluggish, with Britain’s decision to leave the EU, the US election and continued weakness…

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  • Jun- 2016 -
    7 June
    EconomyPolished diamond prices dip in May

    Polished diamond prices dip in May

    The price of polished diamonds declined slightly in May as buyers waited for the JCK Las Vegas show, which took place between 3 to 6 June. Despite this, the Rapaport Group’s RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) said trading at the show was “relatively weak” with slower traffic than in previous years.…

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