Rapaport TradeWire June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026

Rapaport Market Comment - June 25, 2026 Market and prices steady overall. Dossier prices continue to recover, especially round, 0.30 ct. collection goods following inventory drop. Demand patchy, with sales focusing on 2-carat and larger diamonds. Buyers only purchasing for specific orders. Marquises, radiants and antique shapes hot. US and India retail supporting industry. New York trade to shut for July vacation. June Hong Kong show reflects solid market for premium jewelry, gemstones, and 5 ct.+ diamonds. Hong Kong’s TSL returns to profit amid strategy shift, gold-price jump. New Basel jewelry and watch show to launch in Apr. 2027. Industry members unite on One of One Project to educate young consumers about natural diamonds. Read More

RAPAPORT TRADE DIAMOND INDEX (RAPI™)   Weekly Monthly Y2Y 0.30 ct 0.44% 1.65% -25.94% 0.50ct 0.24% 1.08% -27.29% 1.00 ct -0.14% -0.31% -15.31% 2.00 ct -0.30% -0.84% -6.01% 3.00 ct 0.33% -0.15% -1.57%

Market Reports   United States: Wholesale market performing well…   Belgium: Shortages supporting prices…   Israel: Market quiet…   India: Domestic market seasonally slow, with activity expected to improve ahead of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in August and wedding season later in the year…   Hong Kong: Jewellery & Gem Asia Hong Kong show this month drew serious buyers from southeast Asia and India…

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Rapaport Intelligence Report: Diamond Market Split on the Strip By Joshua Freedman Trading at the JCK Las Vegas show revealed diverging paths for large and small goods. Read More

GemTalks: Inside GIA’s Colored Stone Reports By Joshua Freedman Nicole Ahline will explain how the lab identifies treatment status and origin. Read More

Heard on the Street: Rapaport Drops Second Episode of New Video Series By Jacklyn Pellegrino Why is the trade so divided? Industry leaders reveal what’s holding it back and what needs to happen next. Watch Here

Natural-Diamond Leaders Unite Behind Trailblazing ‘One of One Project’ By Jacklyn Pellegrino Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities. Read More

Rapaport Launches Free Calculator to Help Jewelers Plan Matched Diamond Sets New tool estimates stone count, carat weight, and layout specs for eternity rings, tennis bracelets, and necklaces. See More TSL Forecasts a Return to Profit for Fiscal 2026 Jeweler expects annual earnings to reach a minimum of $12.8 million. See More Basilia Jewelry and Watch Fair to Debut in Basel Informa Markets and MCH Group to launch joint event in April 2027. See More New Paraiba Tourmalines May Originate from Deposit in Ethiopia Findings indicate that country possibly produced some previously untraceable stones. See More Artisanal Diamonds from DRC Sell Above Estimate in Antwerp 103.77 carats of traceable rough fetch average of $66 per carat, surpassing $58 market value. See More Gem Legacy Names Three Jewelry Experts to Its Board Annie Doresca, Sara Yood and Mark Smelzer will join the executive team. See More 6ct. Sapphire Takes Center Stage at Sotheby’s New York Unmounted gem brings in $409,600. See More Rubies Take Top Spots at Poly Auction 4-carat gemstone fetches $24,492 at Hong Kong sale. See More

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