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- Polished Prices Up, Rough Down, says AWDC
on 27 April 2026 at 5:00 amPolished diamond prices increased internationally by 11.6% year-on-year in the first three months of 2026, according to the AWDC (Antwerp World Diamond Centre) as evidence of a "gradual recovery". Rough prices tell a different story, down 27% from $99 per carat...
- Record Fancy Vivid Blue-Green Diamond Could Fetch $12.8mon 26 April 2026 at 9:00 am
The world's largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond - the 5.50-carat Ocean Dream - is to be auctioned at Christie's Geneva. The triangular-cut, SI1 clarity, Type 1a stone is expected to fetch CHF 7 million to CHF 10 million ( USD 8.75 million...
- Alrosa Reports Surge in Sale of Investment Diamondson 20 April 2026 at 8:00 am
Alrosa says sales of VAT-free investment-grade diamonds surged by 40% last year. The sanctioned miner is increasingly polishing and selling colorless gems (over 2 carats, D to F color, IF to VS2 clarity) and fancy color stones to wealthy clients of ...
- Record Revenue for Kering's Jewelry Brandson 19 April 2026 at 10:00 am
Kering's jewelry brands delivered their highest ever revenue in Q1, despite the French conglomerate reporting a 6% drop, year-for-year, across all its operations. The Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, and Qeelin jewelry houses reported a combined increase...
- IDEX Price Report for March: Market Remains Weakon 15 April 2026 at 1:00 pm
The market remains weak and the overall trend remains downward, more so among rounds than fancies. Less overall activity in either direction than we have seen in many recent months. In a weak market like this, consumers keep on buying, but spend less...