Rapaport TradeWire November 25, 2022

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November 25, 2022
 
Rapaport Market Brief - November 24, 2022

Jewelers optimistic ahead of Thanksgiving weekend. Top retailers combining e-commerce and improved in-store experience. US online sales flat at $64.6B for Nov. 1 to 21, Adobe says. Mall-based stores discounting to compete with Black Friday online promotions. Strong memo demand stimulating dealer market. Manufacturers cautious amid high polished inventory. Synthetics growing, but prices continue to slide. China weak as pandemic lockdowns continue. Chow Tai Fook FY1H sales +5% to $5.9B, profit -8% to $434M. US Sep. polished imports +18% to $1.7B, exports +24% to $1.4B. The Rapaport Group wishes all our friends a happy Thanksgiving and a successful holiday season.

 

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RAPNET DIAMOND INDEX (RAPI™)
  Weekly Monthly Y2Y
0.30 ct -0.08% -0.70% -7.58%
0.50 ct -0.48% -2.24% -8.79%
1.00 ct -0.35% -2.82% -3.41%
3.00 ct -0.67% -1.83% 7.54%
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<p><strong>United States: </strong>1 to 3 ct., G-I, SI2-I2 center stones selling well due to seasonally strong bridal segment…</p>    United States: 1 to 3 ct., G-I, SI2-I2 center stones selling well due to seasonally strong bridal segment…
<p><strong>Belgium:</strong> European buyers restrained due to dollar's strength against the euro…</p>    Belgium: European buyers restrained due to dollar's strength against the euro…
<p><strong>Israel:</strong> Selling difficult even as US jewelers make last-minute orders…</p>    Israel: Selling difficult even as US jewelers make last-minute orders…
<p><strong>India: </strong>Factories operating well below capacity as manufacturers seek to reduce excessive polished inventory…</p>    India: Factories operating well below capacity as manufacturers seek to reduce excessive polished inventory…
<p><strong>Hong Kong: </strong>Retailers preparing inventory for Lunar New Year (January 22) but cautious about buying in downward-trending market…</p>    Hong Kong: Retailers preparing inventory for Lunar New Year (January 22) but cautious about buying in downward-trending market…
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<p>13.15-carat piece was set to lead New York Magnificent Jewels auction.</p>
$35M Pink Diamond Pulled from Christie's Sale
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<p>Consumers have spent $64.59 billion online since November 1, according to Adobe Analytics.</p>
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<p>Consumers will take advantage of promotions, National Retail Federation predicts.</p>
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<p>Connecticut store is a partnership with Watches of Switzerland-owned Betteridge.</p>
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<p>Provenance Proof spin-off allows buyers and sellers to trade responsibly sourced stones.</p>
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<p>Miner nonetheless notes weakening of market for its Zambian gems.</p>
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