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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.

  • May- 2016 -
    3 May
    EconomyPolished diamond prices dip in April

    Polished diamond prices dip in April

    Polished diamond trading slowed in April due to sluggish demand at the start of a seasonally-quiet period, according to the Rapaport Group. The group’s RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) found the price of 1ct, GIA-graded diamonds, slipped 0.3% in April, while the price of 0.3ct and 0.5ct diamonds fell by 1.3%…

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  • Apr- 2016 -
    5 April
    EconomyPolished diamond prices remain stable in March

    Polished diamond prices remain stable in March

    Prices of polished diamonds remained stable in March, according to the latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) from the Rapaport Group. The company said prices were supported by steady dealer trading even though the outlook for consumer demand remains uncertain. It added, in the first quarter, sentiment improved as polished prices…

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  • Mar- 2016 -
    1 March
    EconomyPolished diamond prices remain firm in February

    Polished diamond prices remain firm in February

    The price of polished diamonds continued to rise in February continuing the uptrend since November, according to new figures. The latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) from the Rapaport Group said the market was supported by continued shortages, while trading slowed during the month as dealers in China and Hong Kong…

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  • Feb- 2016 -
    25 February
    Trade OrganisationsRapaport launches Investment Diamond Grading Report

    Rapaport launches Investment Diamond Grading Report

    The Rapaport Group has announced the launch of a new diamond grading report – the Rapaport Investment Diamond Report (IDR). The new report conservatively grades diamonds based on Gemological Institute of America (GIA) standards. It will also provide additional gemological information including tint, location and colour of inclusions as well…

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  • 2 February
    EconomyPolished diamond prices rise for third consecutive month

    Polished diamond prices rise for third consecutive month

    Prices of polished diamonds have continued to rise in January as shortages continued to support the market, which also saw a boost from the holiday season. That is according to the latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) which found the price of 1-carat, GIA-graded diamonds rose 0.9% during the month. RAPI…

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  • Jan- 2016 -
    5 January
    EconomyPolished diamond prices increase in December

    Polished diamond prices increase in December

    The price of polished diamond continued to increase in December, boosted by last-minute Christmas holiday orders. The latest Rapnet Diamond Index (RAPI) from Rapaport found the price of 1-carat, GIA-graded diamonds increased 1.5% during the month. RAPI for 0.30-carat diamonds and 0.50-carat diamonds increased by 4.7% and 3% respectively, while…

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  • Dec- 2015 -
    8 December
    Current AffairsPolished diamond prices increase for first time in six months

    Polished diamond prices increase for first time in six months

    Polished diamond prices increased in November for the first time in six months, boosted by shortages of select categories and seasonal holiday demand. That is according to the latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) which found 1-carat, GIA-graded diamonds rose 0.7% in price in November – its first increase in six…

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  • Nov- 2015 -
    3 November
    EconomyFalling diamond prices continue in October despite trading uplift

    Falling diamond prices continue in October despite trading uplift

    Trading of diamonds improved in October but prices continued to fall, according to the latest figures from Rapaport. The latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) for 1-carat, laboratory graded diamonds fell 1.3% in October as suppliers held on to large polished inventory and dealers tried to buy select goods at deep…

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  • Oct- 2015 -
    29 October
    Current AffairsRapNet suspends members suspected of falsifying GIA reports

    RapNet suspends members suspected of falsifying GIA reports

    RapNet, the diamond trading network from Rapaport, has suspended 10 members pending further investigations surrounding alleged falsifications of Gemological Institute of America (GIA) reports. RapNet said the members have also been suspended by the GIA for allegedly participating in a scheme that hacked into the GIA’s computer system and upgraded…

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  • 13 October
    EconomyPolished diamond prices continue decline in September

    Polished diamond prices continue decline in September

    Diamond suppliers are under pressure as polished prices fell even further in September, according to figures released today by Rapaport. The latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) saw the price of 1-carat laboratory-graded diamonds drop 3% during the month. RAPI for 0.30-carat diamonds declined 2.7%, while RAPI for 0.50-carat diamonds slipped…

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