05th August 2022
China, Geopolitical tension, Exchange rate volatality, Rough supply reacts to rates (Dont Hold Long)
0.30-0.39 DE VVS2 VS SI (Rate falls), FGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI (Rate Falls)
0.40-0.49 DEFG VS SI (Rate Falls), HIJKLM IF VVS VS SI (Rates fall)
0.50-0.69 DEFG LM VVS2 VS SI (Rate fall), HIJK IF VVS VS SI (Rate falls)
0.70-0.89 DEFGHIJK VS2 SI (Rate Falls), HI IF VVS VS (Rate Falls)
0.90-0.99 DE VVS2, DEF VS (Rate Falls)
1.00-1.49 D to M SI (Rate Falls), DEFG VVS2 VS (Rate fall random)
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08th July 2022
Mix Change in small sizes (Time to plan)
0.30-0.39 DEF VSSI (Rate falls), GH IF VS2 SI (Rate Falls), IJKLM IF VVS VS SI (Ratefalls)
0.40-0.49 DEF IF VVS1 (Rate Increase), G IF (Rate Increase)
0.70-0.89 DEF IF VVS (Rate Increase), G IF (Rate Increase)
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02nd June2022
Rising Expectation with mix sentiments of US, Russia and China
In coming weeks to come you might see change. We suggest fast trade
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04th March 2022
Significant Supply disruptions
0.30-0.39 DEFGH IF VVS VS SI I, IJKL IF VVS VS (Random)
0.40-0.49 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI I, JKLM IF VVS VS (Random)
0.50-0.69 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI I, JKLM IF VVS VS SI(Random)
0.70-0.89 DEFGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 I2 (Random)
0.90-0.99 DEFGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 I2 (Random)
1.00-1.49 DEFGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 I2
1.50-1.99 D to M, IF to I2
2.00-2.99 D to M, IF to I2
3.00-3.99 D to M, IF to I2
4.00-4.99 D to M, IF to I2
5.00-5.99 D to M, IF to I2
10.00-10.99 D to M, IF to I2
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18th February 2022
Sharp rise in Rough and polished goods, Further rise in the following category
Round: Small sizes hot
0.01-0.03 All
0.04-0.07 All
0.08-0.14 All
0.15-0.17 All
0.18-0.22 All
0.23-0.29 All
Fancy
0.18-0.22 All (Random)
0.23-0.29 All
0.30-00.39 DEFG IF VVS VS
0.40-0.49 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI1
0.50-0.69 DEFGHI IF VVS VS
0.70-0.79 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI
0.90-0.99 DEFGH IF VVS VS
1.00-1.49 DVS, EF VVS2 VS, GHIJ IF VVS VS
1.50-1.99 All (Random)
2.00-2.99 All (Random)
3.00-3.99 All (Random)
4.00-4..99 All (Random)
5.00-5.99 All (Random)
10.00-10.99 All (Random)
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11th February 2022
Rough Market OVERHEATING making discounts lower, Following categories increased
Rounds
0.90-0.99 DEFGHIJ IF VVS VS SI1, K IF VVS
1.50-1.99 D to M, IF to I1
2.00-2.99 D to M, IF to I2
3.00-3.99 D VS2, SI, I1, I2, E to J, IF to I2, KLM I1, I2
Fancy
No change
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01st February 2022
Import Duty reduced to 5%
-This budget brings good news to CUT & POLISHED diamonds & GEMSTONES imports with duty slashed from 7.5% to 5% (Reduction of 2.5%).
-This will offer only a small relief to the trade as cut and polished diamonds constitute only 5 percent of the total imports of diamonds into the country.
-Simply Sawn Diamonds to attract would attract NIL custom Duty
-Whereas no Change in the 10% Duty of Unpolished Diamonds
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21st January 2022
Diamond market HOT!!! 5% to 15% hike
Rounds
0.01-0.03 All
0.04-0.07 All
0.08-0.14 All
0.15-0.17 All
0.18-0.22 All
0.23-0.29 All
0.40-0.49 DEFGHIJKL IF VVS VS, KL SI 1
0.50-0.69 DEFGHIJ IF VVS VS SI (Random)
0.70-0.89 DEFGHIJK IF VVS VS SI (Random)
0.90-0.99 DEFGHIJK IF VVS VS SI, L IF VVS
1.00-1.49 DEFGHIJKL IF VVS VS SI I1
1.50-1.99 D to M, IF to I2
2.00-2.99 D to M, IF to I2
3.00-3.99 D to M, IF to I2
4.00-4.99 D to M, IF to I2 (Random)
5.00-5.99 D to M, IF to I2
10.00-10.99 D to M, IF to I2 (Random)
Fancy
0.18-0.22 All (Random)
0.23-0.29 All (Random)
0.30-0.39 DEFGHI IF VVS VS1
0.40-0.49 DEFGHI IF VVS VS1 I1
0.50-0.69 D to M IF VVS VS SI (Random)
0.70-0.89 D to M (Random)
0.90-0.99 All (Random)
1.00-1.49 All (Random)
1.50-1.99 All (Random)
2.00-2.99 All (Random)
3.00-3.99 All (Random)
4.00-4.99 All (Random)
5.00-5.99 All (Random)
10.00-10.99 (All Random)
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03rd January 2022
Expect further increase in almost all categories shortly
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24th December 2021
As posted on 17 Dec that shortage still exists, Prices further increased
Rounds
0.01-0.03 All (Random)
0.04-0.07 All
0.08-0.14 DEFGHIJKL All (Random)
0.15-0.17 All (Random)
0.18-0.22 All
0.23-0.29 All
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17th December 2021
Here comes as expected....Diamond Rates up in almost all category above 0.90 ct. Shortage still exists
Rounds
0.90-0.99 All Colours IF, VVS, VS, SI1
1.00-1.49 All Colours IF, VVS, VS, SI, I 1 1.50-1.99 All (Random)
2.00-2.99 All (Random)
3.00-3.99 All (Random)
4.00-4.99 All (Random)
5.00-5.99 All (Random)
10.00-10.99 All (Random)
Fancy Shapes
0.50-0.69 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI1
0.70-0.89 DEFGHIJK IF VVS VS SI
1.00-1.49 DEFGHIJ VVS VS SI
1.50-1.99 All (Random)
2.00-2.99 All (Random)
3.00-3.99 All (Random)
4.00-4.99 All (Random)
5.00-5.99 All (Random)
10.00-10.99 All (Random)
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09th December 2021
As restocking is becoming tough since Diwali season expect the rate increase tomorrow or by next Friday
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26th November 2021
As analysed and posted on 5th November, it increased today
Rounds
0.01 - 0.29 All (Random)
0.90-0.99 DEFGHIJK IF, VVS, VS, I1, I2
1.50-1.99 All (Random)
2.00-2.99 All (Random)
3.00-3.99 All (Random)
4.00-4.99 All (Random)
5.00-5.99 All (Random)
10.00-10.99 All (Random)
Fancy Shapes
1.50-1.99 DEFGHIJK IF, VVS, VS, SI, I1
2.00-2.99 DEFGHIJKL IF, VVS, VS, SI, I1
3.00-3.99 DEFGHIJKL IF, VVS, VS, SI, I1
4.00-4.99 All colours IF, VVS, VS, SI, I1
5.00-5.99 All colours IF, VVS, VS, SI, I1 (Random)
10.00-10.99 All colours IF, VVS, VS, SI, I1
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5th November 2021
Expensive rough and tough buying due to increase in competition
Y2Y increase from 13% to 14% on 1ct and above goods. We Expect prices to increase Further within 15 - 30 days
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21st October 2021
Time to buy
Higher rough cost to increase price, take advantage of dollar rate next week
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01st October 2021
Avg 15% Y2Y increase in Diamond Solitaire, Base goods increased
1.50 and above DEFGHIJKLM SI3, I1, I2 all increased both in rounds and Fancy Shapes
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09th July 2021
Upward price momentum due to Good Demand and Short supply (Further hike in other categories expected)
0.50-0.69 E VS1, FG VVS2 VS, HI VVS VS,
0.70 -0.89 GH VS, I VVS VS
0.90-0.99 DEFGH IF VVS VS (Random)
1.00 -1.49 DEFGH IF VVS VS (Random)
1.50-1.99 DEFGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 (Random)
2.00-2.99 DEFGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 (Random)
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18th June 2021
As posted, Now hike in Fancy shapes (All sizes)
0.30-0.39 DEFGH IF VVS VS SI1, IJ IF VVS, K IF VVS1
0.40-0.49 DE VS2 SI1, FG IF VVS VS SI1, IJKIF VVS VS(Random)
0.50-0.69 DE IF VVS, FGH IF VVS VS, IJK IF VVS VS SI
0.70 -0.89 DEFGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI (Random)
0.90-0.99 D VS, E VVS VS, FGHIJ IF VVS VS
1.00 -1.49 D VS1 SI, EFGH IF VVS VS1 SI, IJ IF VVS VS SI
K IF VVS VS
1.50-1.99 DEFGHIJK IF VVS VS SI (Random)
2.00-2.99 D VS SI, EFGHIJKL IF VVS VS SI
3.00-3.99 D VS1 SI, E VS SI, F VVS2 VS SI, GHIJKL IF VVS VS SI
4.00-4.99 DE SI, FG VS SI, H VVS2 VS SI, I IF VVS VS SI
5.00-5.99 DEF VS 2 SI, GHIJ IF VVS VS SI, K VS SI, L IF VVS VS SI
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04th June 2021
Lack of supply driving uptrend in prices in Rounds (Fancy to increase in a week or two)
0.30-0.39 DEFGH SI1, IJK IF VVS VS SI1
0.40-0.49 HIJ IF VVS VS SI1(Random)
0.50-0.69 DEFGH SI1, IJK IF VVS VS SI1
0.70 -0.89 DEFG SI, HIJK IF VVS VS SI (Random)
0.90-0.99 DEFG IF VVS VS (Random), JKL IF VVS VS
1.00 -1.49 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI I1
1.50-1.99 DEFGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 (Random)
2.00-2.99 DEFGHIJK IF VVS VS SI I1 I2 (Random), L IF VVS1 I1 I2, M I1 I2
3.00-3.99 DEFGHIJKLM IF,DE VVS2,JKLM VVS,FGHIJKLM VS, DEFGHIJKLM SI I1 I2 (Random)
4.00-4.99 DE VVS, GH IF VVS VS (Random), IJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 I2 (Random)
5.00-5.99 DEGH IF VVS VS (Random), F IF VS, I IF VS2, JKLM IF VVS VS DEFGHIJKLM SI1 SI2 I1 I2 (Random)
10.0-10.99 DE VVS VS SI I1 I2, FGH VS SI I1 I2, IJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 I2 (Random)
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27th May 2021
US and China with positive retail sentiments and supply scarcity give annual return upto 19%, Further rise also expected*
0.30 ct : Yearly 06.93 % up
0.50 ct : Yearly 14.90% up
1.00 ct : Yearly 18.76% up
3.00 ct : Yearly 12.84% up
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07th May 2021
Further Supply impacted, Now hike in Fancy shapes (All sizes)
0.18-0.22 DEF IF VVS VS SI I1, GH IF VVS VS SI1, IJ IF VVS
0.23-0.29 DEFGH IF VVS VS SI1, IJ IF VVS SI
0.30-0.39 DEFGH VS, FGH IF VVS (Random)
0.40-0.49 DEF VVS VS (Random)
0.50-0.69 DEFGHI VS, FGHI IF VVS
0.70 -0.89 DEFGHIJK IF VVS VS, IJK SI
0.90-0.99 E VS, F VVS VS, GHI IF VVS VS1
1.00 -1.49 E VS, F VVS2 VS, GHI IF VVS VS
1.50-1.99 DEFGHIJKLM VVS VS SI I1 I2 (Random)
2.00-2.99 DEFG SI2 I1 I2, HIJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 I2 (Random)
3.00-3.99 DEFGH SI2 I1 I2, IJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 I2 (Random)
4.00-4.99 DEFGH SI2 I1 I2, IJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 I2 (Random)
5.00-5.99 DEF SI2 I1 I2, GHIJK IF VVS VS SI I1 I2, LM IF VVS VS SI (Random)
10.0-10.99 DEF SI2 I1 I2, GHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI I1 I2
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23rd April 2021
Supply Impacted due to Covid-19 crisis in India. Prices increase in Rounds
1.00-1.49 DEFGH IF VVS VS (Random) 1.50-1.99 DEFGH IF VVS VS (Random), IJK IF VVS VS SI (Random),
LM IF VVS (Random)
2.00-2.99 F VS1, GH VVS VS
IJ IF VVS VS SI (Random)
K VS2 SI1 SI2, L IF
3.00-3.99 D IF VVS2 SI2, E SI2
GH SI2, IJ IF VVS1, I SI2
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16th April 2021
Trade Liquidity and diamond Financing
Slight Uncertainty as Mumbai Lock down due to Covid-19.
US retail sales Up by 106% in March
Plan your purchases accordingly
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09th April 2021
16% increase Y2Y, Bigger sizes gives more return
0.30 ct : Yearly 04.82 % up
0.50 ct : Yearly 15.37% up
1.00 ct : Yearly 16.03% up
3.00 ct : Yearly 02.88% up
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02nd April 2021
15% increase Y2Y
0.30 ct : Yearly 04.48 % up
0.50 ct : Yearly 15.00% up
1.00 ct : Yearly 15.50% up
3.00 ct : Yearly 01.69% up
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12th March 2021
Further Increase now in Fancy shapes Bingo!!! continue to have faith
1.50-1.99 DEFGHIJK VVS VS SI I1 (Random)
2.00-2.99 DEFGHIJK VVS VS SI I1 (Random)
3.00-3.99 DEFGHIJK VVS VS SI I1 (Random)
4.00-4.99 DEFGHIJK VVS VS SI I1 (Random)
5.00-5.99 DEFGHIJK VVS VS SI I1 (Random)
10.00-10.99
DEFGHIJK VVS VS SI I1 (Random)
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05th March 2021
Bingo!!! all who have faith in DGL as mentors. Prices as quoted last week Increases TODAY.
Rounds 0.15-0.29 (All) DEFGHIJ SI I
0.30-0.39 DEFG SI, HI VVS VS
0.40-0.49 DEFGH SI , I VVS VS
0.50-0.69 DEFGH SI I, IJK VVS VS
0.70 -0.89 DEF IF VVS VS SI, IJ VVS VS, LM IF
0.90-0.99 EF VVS, JKLM VVS VS SI1
1.00 -1.49 GHIJK VVS VS
1.50-1.99 FGHIJKLM VVS VS (Random)
2.00-2.99 IJK IF VVS VS, LM SI
3.00-3.99 DEFGHIJKL SI, KLM VVS
4.00-4.99 DEF SI (random), L VVS VS SI
5.00-5.99 DEFGH SI, KLM IF VVS SI
10.0-10.99 D IF, DEFGHI SI, KL IF VVS
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25th February 2021
Positive Outlook for 2021 (expected increase in March)
0.50 ct : Yearly 10.00% up
1.00 ct : Yearly 6.89% up
3.00 ct : Yearly 6.25% up
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11th February 2021
Slower Trading as market shuts for Chinese New year from Feb 12
0.30 ct : Weekly 0.80% up
0.50 ct : Weekly 0.32% up
1.00 ct : Weekly 0.44% up
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04th February 2021
Recovering higher
0.50 ct : Yearly 8.89% up
1.00 ct : Yearly 5.26% up
3.00 ct : Yearly 5.73% up
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25th December 2020
Christmas blesses the trade finally
Major segments Rates UP
Rough Trading Robust
As discussed last week on 17th December Update Diamond Prices Increases today
Rounds
0.30-0.39 DEFGH SI
0.40-0.49 DEFGH SI
0.50-0.69 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI (Random)
0.70 -0.89 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI
1.00 -1.49 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI, JKL IF
1.50-1.99 DEFGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI (Random)
2.00-2.99 DEFGHIJKLM IF VVS VS SI
3.00-3.99 DEFGHIJK IF VVS VS SI
4.00-4.99 DEFGHI IF VVS VS SI (random)
5.00-5.99 DEFGHIJKLM IF, DEFGHIJKL VVS VS SI (Random)
10..0-10.99 All colours IF VVS VS SI
Fancy: Almost all Categories Random
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17th December 2020
Positive Sentiments in the Final week before Christmas as vaccine for Covid-19 gets approval by FDA
Rough Diamond Prices Increases with strong premiums in the Secondary Market.
We expect Prices to go north now
0.50 ct : Yearly index 12.17% up
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16th October 2020 (Rapaport Index)
Shortage in polished goods as manufacturing down by 50% is supporting prices
0.30 ct : Monthly Index 2.59% up and Yearly 14.55% up
0.50 ct : weekly index 0.02% up, monthly 5.23% up and Yearly 19.78% up
1.00 ct : weekly index 00.38% up, monthly 1.86% up and yearly 2.86% up
3.00 ct : monthly 0.54% up
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09th October 2020 (Rapaport) Index
shows Rising Sentiments on Bridal buying, expectations on Holiday season
0.30 ct weekly index 0.03% up, monthly 3.73% up and Yearly 16.09% up
0.50 ct weekly index 0.43% up, monthly 5.80% up and Yearly 20.17% up
1.00 ct weekly index 00.37% up, monthly 1.96% up and yearly 2.31% up
3.00 ct monthly 0.21% up
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25th September 2020
Diamond Prices UP in major Categories as follows as comes a Beautiful Friday
Rounds
0.30-0.39 DEFGH IF VVS VS
0.40-0.49 DEF VS, GH IF VVS VS
0.50-0.69 DEFGH IF VVS VS
0.70 -0.89 DEFGH IF VVS VS (Random)
1.00 -1.49 D IF, EF VVS2 VS, GH VS2
Fancy: Almost all Categories
1.50-1.49 All Random
2.00-2.99 All Random
3.00-3.99 All Random
4.00-4.99 All Random
5.00-5.99 All Random
10.00-10.99 All Random
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18th September 2020
(Rapaport) Index shows Rising Sentiments, expectations on Holiday season
0.30 ct weekly index 0.50% up and monthly 6.33% up
0.50 ct weekly index 0.43% up and monthly 6.45% up
1.00 ct weekly index 00.35% up and monthly 3.29% up 3.00 ct weekly index 0.08% down and monthly 1.11% up
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28th August 2020
(Rapaport) Index Performance
Sentiments rising continuously
0.30 ct weekly index 13.18% up and monthly 16.65% up
0.50 ct weekly index 15.45% up and monthly 19.38% up
1.00 ct weekly index 11.03% up and monthly 13.00% up
3.00 ct weekly index 5.03% up and monthly 6.08% up
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21st August 2020
Diamond Prices UP in major Categories as follows
0.30 to 0.39 : DEF / IF VVS VS
0.40 to 0.49 : EFGH / IF VVS VS (Random)
0.50 to 0.69 : DEFGH / IF VVS VS
0.70 to 0.89 : EFGH / IF VVS VS (Random)
Typical Indian Goods also increasing
1.00 to 1.49 : D / IF (Investment class)
1.50 to 1.99 : D-J / SI to I1 (Random)
2.00 to 2.99 : D-J / SI to I 1 (Random)
3.00 to 3.99 : D-J / SI to I1 (Random)
4.00 to 4.99 : D-K / SI to I1 (Random)
5.00 to 5.99 : D-K / SI to I1 (Random) and
L-M / IF VVS VS SI to I1
and similar in 10.00 to 10.99
Suggestion: Still Bus is waiting
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14th August 2020
(Rapaport) Index Performance
Sentiments improving but shortage in supply is supporting prices
0.30 ct weekly index 0.88% up and monthly 3.20% up
0.50 ct weekly index 1.07% up and monthly 5.01% up
1.00 ct weekly index 0.86% up and monthly 2.26% up
3.00 ct weekly index 0.10% up and monthly 1.10% up
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07th August 2020
Increase in fancy shapes predicts upward trends
Still the bus is waiting
Polished market improving due to select demand from US and China. Shortages supporting prices 1 ct. RAPI +1.9% in July. Jewelers acclimating to new normal by emphasizing digital sales and lower in-store inventory. Reduced inventory supporting prices for select fancy shapes. Strength in Ovals and Pears, 1.50 to 2 ct. goods in I-K and VS categories and 3 to 5 ct. SIs. Rising demand for fancies helping the market. Excellent cuts and nice shapes in demand. Dealers hoping for improved sales of fancy shape engagement rings as consumers seek alternative designs at lower cost.
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24th July 2020
Increase in one Category is the hint towards future
Investor Category UP 2020 starts with price increase in India On 20th March due to world lock-down the international prices corrected. But lots of vendors showed resistance and started boycotting the corrected price. Today only TWO category 1.00-1.49 ct and 0.70-.079 ct in D IF jumped from *$17500 to $18200* is the real indication. *Understand the figures not just manipulating sentiments* *Buy before you miss the bus* A good indication for prices in fast moving categories to increased or remain stable in few weeks to come.
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31st Jan 2020
Diamond Prices UP in typical Indian Market Goods
2020 starts with price increase in India Dominated by D to M colour in SI and I clarity increased all across 1.5 ct to 10.99 carat Premium goods due to weak EU market in 4.00 to 10.99 ct in DEF, IF VVS falls Even in 3.00 DE, IF VVS and VS (increased in D to M, SI and I1 *Today it increased in 0.30 to 0.49 carat D to F colour and IF to VS category* (second time increase since 2019) And fancy shapes prices in various quality *2.00 to 4.99 ct all colours D to M, VS SI* *1.50 G to L VVS to SI* also increased *5.00ct to 10.99* carat all shapes major options also changed in D to M, SI A good indication for prices in fast moving categories to be increased or remain stable in few weeks to come.
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23rd Nov 2019
Third Time Increase in last few Weeks
*Yesterday it increased in 0.30 to 0.49 carat D to G colour and IF to VS category* Diamond prices in rounds increased in top quality few weeks back (DEF IF VVS VS 0.90ct to 3.99 ct) And fancy shapes prices in top and mid quality (0.50ct to 0.89 ct D-I colour IF to SI) pointers also increased A good indication for prices in fast moving categories to be increased or remain stable in few weeks to come.
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22nd Nov 2019
Another Jump
Diamond prices in rounds increased in top quality few weeks back (DEF IF VVS VS 0.90ct to 3.99 ct) And fancy shapes prices in top and mid quality (0.50ct to 0.89 ct D-I colour IF to SI) pointers also increased *Today it increased in 0.30 to 0.49 carat D to G colour and IF to VS category* A good indication for prices in fast moving categories to be increased or remain stable in few weeks to come.
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11th October 2019
Diamond Rates up in 2019
Diamond prices in rounds increased in top quality few weeks back (DEF IF VVS VS 0.90ct to 3.99 ct) And today fancy shapes prices in top and mid quality (0.50ct to 0.89 ct D-I colour IF to SI) pointers also increased A good indication for prices in fast moving categories to be increased or remain stable in few weeks to come.
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