Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Jun

RAPAPORT... JCK show sees fewer participants, but trading reflects healthy US market. Big jewelry brands and top-tier independents adjusting to dynamic retail environment and enjoying 2018 growth. Suppliers maintaining stable prices, with 1 ct. RAPI -0.2% in May. De Beers’ entry into lab-grown diamonds dominates discussions at the show, with industry largely supporting the move to disrupt the synthetics market. Forevermark unveils omni-channel strategy with online sales platform. DPA to launch China campaign in July, shifts US focus to female self-purchasers. Signet 1Q sales +6% to $1.5B, loss of $497M vs. profit of $79M last year. Chow Tai Fook FY sales +15% to $7.5B, profit +33% to $536M.

Fancies: Fancy shapes mixed, with curves better than squares. Ovals hot, followed by Emeralds, Pears and Cushions. Marquises and Princesses weak. Oversizes selling well. Steady demand for fine-quality 6 to 10 ct. Ovals, Pears and Emeralds, with limited supply. US supporting market for commercial-quality, medium-priced fancies under 1 ct. Far East demand improving as consumers seek fancy shapes at better prices. Off-make, poorly cut fancies illiquid and hard to sell, even at very deep discounts.

United States: Positive sentiment continues through Las Vegas shows. Buyers looking for specific items in loose diamonds, while retailers planning fall and holiday season collections. Steady demand for round, 0.50 to 1.25 ct., G-I, SI diamonds. VVS weak. Fancy shapes selling well, particularly Ovals and Emeralds.

Belgium: Antwerp trading slightly quieter, with many dealers at Las Vegas fairs. Good demand for 1 ct., G-J, VS-SI, RapSpec A3+ diamonds. Buyers looking at price points and avoiding inventory buildup. Polished exports up in 2018, with US and Hong Kong fueling growth. Rough trading stable ahead of next week’s Alrosa sale.

Israel: Dealers upbeat about US market following JCK show. Steady interest in 0.75 to 1.25 ct., G-J, VS-SI diamonds. Shortage of RapSpec A2+ diamonds supporting prices. Emeralds, Ovals and Pears driving fancy shapes. Rough trading slow.

India: Activity relatively low as May summer break ends and dealers return from Las Vegas. Inventory levels rising, with steady polished manufacturing. Solid demand for dossiers, melee slightly weak. Cutters concerned about tight profit margins.

Hong Kong: Diamond trading quiet, with dealers interested in Las Vegas feedback. Suppliers preparing for Hong Kong show (June 21 to 24), the smallest of the municipality’s three annual fairs. Hong Kong and mainland China retail environment improving. Chow Tai Fook notes changing consumer preferences due to rise of middle class and millennials as well as increased urbanization.

Bezchybný diamantový prsteň s rozmermi 20,47 karátov bol v utorok popredným predajcom na aukcii Christies Magnificent Jewels v New Yorku , farba D, farba typu IIa sa predala za 2,7 milióna dolárov. Predpredaj bol odhadovaný na 2,5 milióna až 3,5 milióna dolárov.

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Rapaport Weekly Market Comment

Jun 14, 2018 10:59 AM By Rapaport News

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Polished market stable as Las Vegas shows signal robust US jewelry sector. Chinese retail also improving, spurring optimism for rest of the year. Good demand for 0.50 ct. SIs and improving trend for 0.70 ct. Rough trading steady after small $288M Alrosa May sale. Cutters cautious ahead of next week’s De Beers sight due to tight profit margins. Graff Diamonds 2017 sales +22% to $693M, profit +232% to $52M. Christie’s NY sells $20M (89% by lot), with 20.47 ct., D, FL diamond fetching $2.7M ($132K/ct.). US March polished imports flat at $2B. Belgium May polished exports +5% to $1.2B, rough imports -14% to $905M. China cuts import tariffs on precious-stone jewelry from 35% to 10%.

Fancies: Fancy shapes mixed, with curves better than squares. Ovals hot, followed by Emeralds, Pears and Cushions. Marquises and Princesses weak. Oversizes selling well. Steady demand for fine-quality 6 to 10 ct. Ovals, Pears and Emeralds, with prices firming for 3 to 5 ct. due to shortages. US supporting market for commercial-quality, medium-priced fancies under 1 ct. Far East demand improving as consumers seek fancy shapes at better prices. Off-make, poorly cut fancies illiquid and hard to sell, even at very deep discounts.

United States:Stable New York trading as dealers return from Las Vegas shows. Healthy diamond market due to positive retail jewelry environment. Good demand for 1 ct., F-J, VS-SI. Rising interest in 5 ct.+, F-I, SI stones. Suppliers keeping prices firm. Jewelers holding less inventory and taking more on memo.

Belgium: Positive sentiment despite slower Vegas shows. Dealers optimistic for second half of the year and encouraged by steady US and Chinese demand. Best sellers are 1 to 2 ct., I-L, VS-SI diamonds. Pears, ovals and cushions doing well among fancy shapes. Rough activity steady during Alrosa sale and ahead of De Beers sight (June 18 to 21).

Israel: US-focused suppliers doing well, with good orders for SI-I1-clarity diamonds. Traders maintaining stable prices, even if it means losing the sale. Online channels gaining greater importance. Solid interest in 0.30 to 0.50 ct., G-J, SI stones. 0.70 ct. improving after long period of stagnation.

India: Dealers focused on post-Vegas follow-up and preparing for next week’s Hong Kong show (June 21 to 24). Twenty-two companies participating in India Diamond Week networking event at China’s Shenzhen Rough Diamond Exchange. Few overseas buyers in Mumbai. Polished production at slightly lower levels, after rough purchases declined in May due to high prices. Focus turning to next week’s De Beers sight.bbb Hong Kong: Trading better than in previous weeks. Rising confidence among Chinese jewelers expected to boost activity at next week’s Hong Kong show. Stable demand for 0.30 to 0.50 ct., F-G, VS-SI (3X, no-fluorescence) diamonds. Fancy colored diamonds gaining traction, with more jewelers using color in collections, particularly yellows. Retail continues to improve.

Rapaport Weekly Market Comment

Jun 28, 2018 By Rapaport News

Positive sentiment despite sluggish Hong Kong show. Stable US and Chinese demand supporting the market. Suppliers holding polished prices firm as high rough prices squeeze manufacturers’ profit margins. Larger-than-expected $575M June De Beers sight signals robust rough market, with boxes selling at estimated average 3% to 6% premiums. Good polished demand for 1 ct., G-J, VS-SI, RapSpec A2+ diamonds. Buyers shifting to VG as 3X premiums increase. Luk Fook FY revenue +14% to $1.9B, profit +33% to $175M. Israel and Shanghai bourses sign MoU to manufacture large stones in new Ramat Gan factory.

Fancies: Fancy shapes mixed, with curves better than squares. Ovals hot, followed by Emeralds, Pears and Cushions. Marquises and Princesses weak. Oversizes selling well. Steady demand for fine-quality 6 to 10 ct. Ovals, Pears and Emeralds, with prices firming for 3 to 5 ct. due to shortages. US supporting market for commercial-quality, medium-priced fancies under 1 ct. Far East demand improving as consumers seek fancy shapes at better prices. Off-make, poorly cut fancies illiquid and hard to sell, even at very deep discounts.

United States: Dealer trading slower since Las Vegas shows. Wholesalers shifting to summer vacation mode, with many taking a break in July. Seasonal decline in retail. Steady demand and firm prices for 2 to 4 ct., I-J SIs.Shift in consumer interest from bridal to fashion collections.

Belgium: Stable market with some active buyers, but suppliers holding polished prices firm. Good orders for non-certified, 0.01 to 0.05 ct., D-F, VVS-SI1 diamonds. Asian market shifting to VGs. Fancy colors relatively weak, particularly commercial-quality yellows. Rough trading robust following last week’s De Beers sight.

Israel: Slower trading, with dealers returning from the Hong Kong show. Fewer goods available due to inventory being sent to the fair. Strong buying opportunities for select categories in Hong Kong and India. Firm polished prices supported by high cost of rough. Rise in availability of 1 ct., I-M, IF-VS diamonds. Imperfect stones selling at deeper discounts.

India: Polished market stable, backed by US and Far East demand after Hong Kong show. Low availability of 3 ct. and larger diamonds. Steady orders for 1 ct., J-L SIs. Dossiers in H-L, VS-SI moving well. Good rough activity, with focus on boxes that yield 0.30 to 1 ct. polished. Consistent manufacturing to fill shortages and satisfy anticipated third-quarter demand.

Hong Kong: Market sentiment positive, even though last week’s show failed to boost trading. Dealers more interested in larger September fair. Solid demand for 0.30 to 1 ct., H-K, VS-SI diamonds. Buyers shifting to lower qualities, as 3X, no-fluorescence selling at strong premiums. Jewelry retail continues to improve, spurring better inventory orders.

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Rapaport Academy has created two online courses to help retailers improve their digital marketing and sales.

The e-learning platform launched the new programs in response to retailers’ requests for extra resources to help their online and in-store activities, it said Wednesday. Digital Marketing Essentials for Jewelers teaches retail-store owners how to use online marketing to boost their business and increase traffic and sales. The Diamonds & Jewelry Retail Sales Master Class covers the in-store sales process.

The new courses complement Rapaport Academy’s existing online classes, which help professionals boost their knowledge of the practical and commercial aspects of the diamond and jewelry industry.

The online format accommodates people’s busy schedules, allowing them to complete the courses at their own pace from any location and device.

Rapaport Academy is part of the Rapaport Group.