IDEX Price Report for 1 November: Rounds Down Again, More Upward Movement for Fancies

(IDEX Online) - The overall trend is still downwards, although there are pockets of price increases among some sizes. Consumers are tightening their belts, which is having a clear impact on diamond prices. They're buying smaller stones, or if they do opt for bigger stones, they're settling for lower colors and clarities.

HIGHLIGHTED CHANGES

Rounds

1.00-1.24 ct. H-I / IF-VS2 -1.5-5%

2.00-2.99 ct. H-K / VVS2-SI2 +1-5%, D-E / VVS2-VS2 -2.5-4%

5.00-5.99 ct. D-G / IF-VVS2 +2-4%, H-I / SI2-I1 -1-2.5%

Fancies

1.00-1.24 ct. D-F / IF-VVS2 -3-4.5%

1.25-1.49 ct. D-E / VS1-2 +1-4%

5.00-5.99 ct. D-F / IF-VVS2 -3-4%, F-G / SI1-2 +2-2.5% 

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