Financial Data
Metals
Gold $1,804.03 -0.14%

Silver $22.82 -0.54%

Platinum $966.13 -0.09%

Palladium $1,928.38 -0.61%

Currencies
Euro $1.13 -0.50%

Pound $1.35 -0.31%

Yuan($) 6.37 +0.06%

Rupee($) 74.58 -0.10%

Stocks
Signet Jewelers $81.47 -5.33%

Chow Tai Fook HKD 13.68 -1.58%

Chow Sang Sang HKD 11.62 -1.36%

Titan INR 1,869.60 -0.04%

Richemont CHF 137.75 +0.44%

LVMH €727.90 -0.40%

Swatch Group CHF 279.30 +0.07%

Anglo American GBX 2,991.50 +2.77%

Petra Diamonds GBX 71.25 -1.04%

Lucara Diamond CAD 0.57 +1.79%

Gem Diamonds GBX 49.50 +4.76%

Financial Data
Metals
Gold $1,810.58 -0.85%

Silver $22.77 -2.56%

Platinum $982.17 -1.88%

Palladium $1,804.03 -1.12%

Currencies
Euro $1.13 -0.10%

Pound $1.35 -0.35%

Yuan($) 6.36 +0.31%

Rupee($) 74.47 +0.08%

Stocks
Signet Jewelers $95.38 +2.54%

Chow Tai Fook HKD 13.42 -3.73%

Chow Sang Sang HKD 11.62 -1.36%

Titan INR 1,869.60 -0.04%

Richemont CHF 143.30 +3.06%

LVMH €758.00 +1.88%

Swatch Group CHF 304.30 +3.93%

Anglo American GBX 2,991.50 +2.77%

Petra Diamonds GBX 69.00 -4.50%

Lucara Diamond CAD 0.59 0.00%

Gem Diamonds GBX 49.50 +1.75%

Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Jan 6, 2022 10:30 AM By Rapaport News
Diamond market seasonally slow as US and European dealers gradually return to work. Focus shifts back to online trading as rapid spread of Covid-19 Omicron strain forces people to avoid offices and international travel. Polished prices supported by good Nov.-Dec. jewelry sales, supply shortages and high rough prices. Many buyers still on vacation. 1 ct. RAPI +5.3% in Dec., +17.4% in 2021. Optimism for 1Q as jewelers need goods following successful holiday season. Manufacturers concerned about potential rough price hikes at Jan. 17-21 De Beers sight. Rising expectations for Feb. 1 Chinese New Year. Hong Kong retail weak due to lack of mainland tourist shoppers.

Fancies: Market robust. Good demand across all sizes. 1.20 to 3.99 ct., F-J, VS-SI is hottest category and seeing scarcities. 0.30 to 0.99 ct. improving. Prices high and stable, supported by supply shortages. Retailers offering broader product ranges as consumers seek alternative shapes. Dealers report increased sales of fancy-shape engagement rings. Rise in orders for Ovals, Pears, Emeralds, Princesses, long Radiants and Marquises. Ovals closing price gap with Rounds. Oversizes trading at higher prices than usual. Excellent shapes commanding premiums. Steady demand in China helping the market. Off-make, poorly cut fancies illiquid and difficult to sell.

United States: Positive sentiment after the festive season. Mid-size and smaller dealers waiting for customers to report back on memo sales. Growing concern about polished price levels. Some suppliers are holding goods in anticipation of further increases, particularly in melee. Retailers assessing post-holiday inventory requirements. Jewelers report excellent November-December sales of lab-grown diamond jewelry.

Belgium: Antwerp market quiet with dealers on New Year vacation. Bourses to reopen on Monday, January 10. Omicron spread limiting activity and pushing focus to online trading.

Israel: Bourse quiet as country sees record Covid-19 cases amid Omicron spike. Some suppliers filling orders for Chinese New Year. Dealers waiting for US colleagues to return from break. US demand spurred 54% rise in polished exports in 2021 for total of $3.65 billion. Buyers struggling to find profitable product.

India: Business slow as US and European customers are on vacation. Positive expectations for trading once markets return. Merchandise in short supply as high rough prices have resulted in lower polished production. Local wedding season boosting jewelry sales, but latest Covid-19 wave creating concerns. January IIJS Signature show postponed indefinitely due to pandemic.

Hong Kong: Trading quieter during New Year’s slowdown. Stable demand for 1 ct., F-J, VS-SI, 3X diamonds; smaller stones seeing less movement. Omicron spread affecting local activity as government tightens containment measures. Outbreak dampening hopes of China border reopening. Positive mainland sentiment ahead of lunar festival.

Financial Data
Metals
Gold $1,820.35 -0.39%

Silver $22.74 -0.32%

Platinum $967.87 -0.09%

Palladium $1,859.26 -0.79%

Currencies
Euro $1.14 +0.03%

Pound $1.36 -0.02%

Yuan($) 6.38 -0.14%

Rupee($) 73.86 +0.19%

Stocks
Signet Jewelers $85.24 -6.22%

Chow Tai Fook HKD 12.46 -2.35%

Chow Sang Sang HKD 11.62 -1.36%

Titan INR 1,869.60 -0.04%

Richemont CHF 134.95 +1.70%

LVMH €710.00 +1.04%

Swatch Group CHF 288.80 -2.33%

Anglo American GBX 2,991.50 +2.77%

Petra Diamonds GBX 72.00 +3.23%

Lucara Diamond CAD 0.60 0.00%

Gem Diamonds GBX 49.05 +0.93%

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Financial Data
Metals
Gold $1,813.79 +0.40%

Silver $22.94 +0.55%

Platinum $967.65 -0.02%

Palladium $1,814.97 +0.74%

Currencies
Euro $1.14 +0.16%

Pound $1.37 +0.02%

Yuan($) 6.36 -0.08%

Rupee($) 74.43 -0.19%

Stocks
Signet Jewelers $89.52 -0.79%

Chow Tai Fook HKD 13.32 +2.62%

Chow Sang Sang HKD 11.62 -1.36%

Titan INR 1,869.60 -0.04%

Richemont CHF 131.10 -1.80%

LVMH €675.40 -2.12%

Swatch Group CHF 285.80 -0.24%

Anglo American GBX 2,991.50 +2.77%

Petra Diamonds GBX 71.00 -6.58%

Lucara Diamond CAD 0.59 -1.67%

Gem Diamonds GBX 48.75 -1.52%

Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Jan 20, 2022 10:30 AM By Rapaport News
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Diamond market hot as De Beers raises rough prices an estimated 15% for small goods, 5% to 12% for 3-grainer and larger. High premiums on secondary market due to scarcities. Polished demand strong, but suppliers waiting for better prices. Shortage of 3X stones above 0.70 ct. fueling price expectations. US retail driving growth. Signet Jewelers Nov.-Dec. sales +30% to $2.4B. Richemont jewelry maisons 3Q revenue +41% to $3.8B. Forecast mixed for Feb. 1 Chinese New Year. Petra Diamonds 1H sales +49% to $265M, prices +16%. India Dec. polished exports +3% to $1.8B, rough imports +19% to $2.3B. Tiffany & Co. executive Marc Jacheet to replace Stephen Lussier as CEO of De Beers brands.

Fancies: Market robust. Good demand across all sizes. 1.20 to 3.99 ct., F-J, VS-SI is hottest category and seeing scarcities. 0.30 to 0.99 ct. improving in VS and better clarities. Fancies below 0.30 ct. showing significant gains since Diwali. Supply shortages supporting prices. Retailers offering broader product ranges as consumers seek alternative shapes. Growing interest in fancy-shape engagement rings. Rise in orders for Ovals, Pears, Emeralds, Princesses, long Radiants and Marquises. Oversizes trading at higher prices than usual. Excellent shapes commanding premiums. Steady demand in China helping the market. Off-make, poorly cut fancies illiquid and difficult to sell.

United States: Positive post-holiday retail sales continue to stimulate polished trading. Dealers anticipate further price increases from Indian manufacturers. Shortage of 3X stones in most desirable categories. Some shifting from rounds to ovals since the latter are available at more affordable prices. Good demand for 2 ct. and larger, G-I, VS-SI diamonds.

Belgium: Dealers upbeat as momentum continues after excellent festive season. Strong competition for goods, but supply scarce. 1 to 3 ct., G-H, SI (3X, eye-clean) diamonds are hot. Melee market also strong. Rough trading robust during De Beers sight week. Fewer boxes than before on secondary market.

Israel: Slow traffic in the bourse due to spread of Covid-19 Omicron variant. Lifting of travel restrictions is enabling many to boost ties with US customers. Dealers optimistic amid good US orders and memo calls. Chinese demand lower than usual for period ahead of lunar festival. Steady interest in 1 to 1.99 ct., G-J, VS-SI items.

India: US market driving solid trading. Stable orders for 1 ct. and larger rounds in G-H, SI1-SI2 categories. Hong Kong demand softer despite Chinese New Year. Small goods in short supply; dealers struggling to replenish stock after running down inventories over the holidays. Pears, marquises and ovals moving well. Local jewelry strong during wedding season.

Hong Kong: Wholesale sentiment mixed amid rise in local Omicron cases. Government extending restrictions, resulting in retail slowdown as consumers stay home. Chinese demand weaker than expected for Lunar New Year shopping period. Jewelry manufacturers closing for the festival. Mainland store sales of gold, silver and jewelry down slightly in December but up 30% for full year, official figures sow

Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Jan 20, 2022 10:30 AM By Rapaport News
Diamond market hot as De Beers raises rough prices an estimated 15% for small goods, 5% to 12% for 3-grainer and larger. High premiums on secondary market due to scarcities. Polished demand strong, but suppliers waiting for better prices. Shortage of 3X stones above 0.70 ct. fueling price expectations. US retail driving growth. Signet Jewelers Nov.-Dec. sales +30% to $2.4B. Richemont jewelry maisons 3Q revenue +41% to $3.8B. Forecast mixed for Feb. 1 Chinese New Year. Petra Diamonds 1H sales +49% to $265M, prices +16%. India Dec. polished exports +3% to $1.8B, rough imports +19% to $2.3B. Tiffany & Co. executive Marc Jacheet to replace Stephen Lussier as CEO of De Beers brands.

Fancies: Market robust. Good demand across all sizes. 1.20 to 3.99 ct., F-J, VS-SI is hottest category and seeing scarcities. 0.30 to 0.99 ct. improving in VS and better clarities. Fancies below 0.30 ct. showing significant gains since Diwali. Supply shortages supporting prices. Retailers offering broader product ranges as consumers seek alternative shapes. Growing interest in fancy-shape engagement rings. Rise in orders for Ovals, Pears, Emeralds, Princesses, long Radiants and Marquises. Oversizes trading at higher prices than usual. Excellent shapes commanding premiums. Steady demand in China helping the market. Off-make, poorly cut fancies illiquid and difficult to sell.

United States: Positive post-holiday retail sales continue to stimulate polished trading. Dealers anticipate further price increases from Indian manufacturers. Shortage of 3X stones in most desirable categories. Some shifting from rounds to ovals since the latter are available at more affordable prices. Good demand for 2 ct. and larger, G-I, VS-SI diamonds.

Belgium: Dealers upbeat as momentum continues after excellent festive season. Strong competition for goods, but supply scarce. 1 to 3 ct., G-H, SI (3X, eye-clean) diamonds are hot. Melee market also strong. Rough trading robust during De Beers sight week. Fewer boxes than before on secondary market.

Israel: Slow traffic in the bourse due to spread of Covid-19 Omicron variant. Lifting of travel restrictions is enabling many to boost ties with US customers. Dealers optimistic amid good US orders and memo calls. Chinese demand lower than usual for period ahead of lunar festival. Steady interest in 1 to 1.99 ct., G-J, VS-SI items.

India: US market driving solid trading. Stable orders for 1 ct. and larger rounds in G-H, SI1-SI2 categories. Hong Kong demand softer despite Chinese New Year. Small goods in short supply; dealers struggling to replenish stock after running down inventories over the holidays. Pears, marquises and ovals moving well. Local jewelry strong during wedding season.

Hong Kong: Wholesale sentiment mixed amid rise in local Omicron cases. Government extending restrictions, resulting in retail slowdown as consumers stay home. Chinese demand weaker than expected for Lunar New Year shopping period. Jewelry manufacturers closing for the festival. Mainland store sales of gold, silver and jewelry down slightly in December but up 30% for full year, official figures sow

Financial Data
Metals
Gold $1,846.77 -0.11%

Silver $23.89 -0.05%

Platinum $1,025.68 +1.37%

Palladium $2,130.64 +1.06%

Currencies
Euro $1.13 -0.15%

Pound $1.35 -0.07%

Yuan($) 6.33 -0.04%

Rupee($) 74.86 +0.07%

Stocks
Signet Jewelers $85.87 +7.34%

Chow Tai Fook HKD 13.68 -1.58%

Chow Sang Sang HKD 11.62 -1.36%

Titan INR 1,869.60 -0.04%

Richemont CHF 128.05 +0.16%

LVMH €667.00 +0.63%

Swatch Group CHF 278.50 -3.87%

Anglo American GBX 2,991.50 +2.77%

Petra Diamonds GBX 83.50 -0.60%

Lucara Diamond CAD 0.61 +1.67%

Gem Diamonds GBX 48.50 +3.19%

Rapaport Weekly Market Comment
Jan 27, 2022 10:00 AM By Rapaport News
Positive market mood tempered by geopolitical tensions, stock-market volatility and continued Omicron spread. Dealers cautious about price levels despite good demand and shortages of 3X stones. Easier to sell than to buy. Rough trading steady amid low supply. Alrosa Jan. prices +5% to +7%; 2021 price index +33%, rough sales +50% to $4B, sales volume +27% to 45.5M cts. De Beers 2021 sales volume +60% to 36.3M cts., production +29% to 32.3M cts., average price +10% to $146/ct. Mid-tier miners Grib and Mountain Province see strong Jan. gains. High-end jewelry doing well. Swatch 2021 revenue +31% to $7.9B. Industry mourns passing of celebrated diamantaire Johnny Kneller.

Fancies: Market robust. Good demand across all sizes. 1.20 to 3.99 ct., F-J, VS-SI is hottest category and seeing scarcities. 0.30 to 0.99 ct. improving in VS and better clarities. Fancies below 0.30 ct. showing significant gains since Diwali. Supply shortages supporting prices. Retailers offering broader product ranges as consumers seek alternative shapes. Growing interest in fancy-shape engagement rings. Rise in orders for Ovals, Pears, Emeralds, Princesses, long Radiants and Marquises. Oversizes trading at higher prices than usual. Excellent shapes commanding premiums. Steady demand in China helping the market. Off-make, poorly cut fancies illiquid and difficult to sell.

United States: Positive sentiment at Miami Beach Antique Show despite lighter traffic. Good outlook for next week’s Tucson Centurion fair (January 29 to February 2). Buyers looking for merchandise but struggling to find it amid shortages and high prices. Fancy shapes selling well as dealers seek alternatives to expensive rounds. Suppliers with inventory are in strong position.

Belgium: Dealers more uncertain after recent price increases. Steady market for and scarcity of nice, commercial-quality, 3X goods. Far East demand slower now that Chinese New Year orders are complete. Stable US interest in 1-carat diamonds. Rough trading robust during Alrosa contract sale, with shortages and high premiums.

Israel: Some caution amid ongoing spread of Covid-19’s Omicron variant. Buyers looking for goods but wary of purchasing at current price levels. Suppliers lacking inventory. US wedding market driving solid interest in 1 ct., G-J, VS-SI items. Large stones and fancy shapes also selling well.

India: Continued strong demand and supply shortages driving optimism. US orders supporting market as lunar festival break begins in greater China. Good movement in most diamond categories. Polished production below capacity as rising rough prices reduce manufacturers’ profit margins. Local jewelry business steady during wedding season.

Hong Kong: Trading slow as Omicron cases grow and clients shut for Lunar New Year. China border closure limiting dealer and retail sectors. Chinese jewelers saw stable holiday period. Wholesalers focusing on other Asian markets during quiet season for mainland. Local Hong Kong store sales weak as government tightens Covid-19 restrictions.