Rapaport TradeWire April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

Rapaport Market Comment - April 30, 2026 US retail steady ahead of Mother’s Day. 2 ct. and larger rounds and long fancies moving well as high-end spending continues. Larger US wholesalers outperforming small ones due to better access to sought-after goods. Production cuts supporting market, especially in larger and higher-quality diamonds. Indian manufacturers slowing down for May summer recess. Dealers estimate low sales at this week’s De Beers sight as miner keeps prices steady. De Beers 1Q consolidated sales +25% YOY to $648M as Jan. price cut stimulated demand. Focus shifting to JCK Las Vegas (May 29-Jun. 1). Sotheby’s sells round, 28.88 ct., D-flawless diamond for $2.7M in Hong Kong. David Block steps down as Sarine CEO. Read More

RAPNET DIAMOND INDEX (RAPI™)   Weekly Monthly Y2Y 0.30 ct 0.02% 2.44% -28.99% 0.50ct 0.14% 0.91% -30.25% 1.00 ct -0.51% -1.64% -14.91% 2.00 ct -0.49% -1.78% -5.53% 3.00 ct 0.19% 0.01% -1.11%

Market Reports   United States: Majors and department stores shifting to synthetics in smaller sizes…   Belgium: Shift of goods from Dubai due to Iran war boosted Antwerp trading figures in March…   Israel: Dealers not importing much inventory…   India: Domestic market growing, with orders for D-G, VVS-VS goods…   Hong Kong: Chinese market picking up ahead of Mother’s Day, with demand for necklaces, pendants and earrings featuring diamonds and colored gemstones…

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De Beers Sales Rise Following Price Cut Restatement of rough index shows impact of 2025 “stock rebalancing.” See More Belgium Sees Polished-Diamond Price Recovery AWDC notes 12% year-on-year increase in first quarter of 2026. See More Strong Demand Drives Hong Kong Rebound at Chow Tai Fook Sales in municipality up 59% year on year in fourth quarter. See More Largest Blue-Green Diamond Gets $13M Price Tag at Christie’s Auction house to offer 5.50-carat Ocean Dream at May 13 Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva. See More David Block to Step Down as CEO of Sarine Exec was at technology company for 25 years, including nine as chief. See More Sotheby’s Appoints New Head of Jewelry for Asia Stewart Young previously led the department at Bonhams. See More Blue Diamond Could Bring in Up to $12M at Sotheby’s Geneva Ring with 6.03-carat stone will feature in May 12 High Jewelry auction. See More NDC Names New Head of Marketing Susie Dewey brings over 17 years of experience to position. See More ICA Chief Doug Hucker Retires CEO has been with association for nearly four years. See More Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction Garners $7.4M Black-diamond ring sells for $122,499, making six times its high estimate. See More

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