Rapaport TradeWire July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026

Rapaport Market Comment - July 9, 2026 Market steady. Round prices stable, with select categories firming amid tight supply. US wholesale quiet during extended July 4 holiday period and start of summer. Round, 1 to 1.99 ct., F-J, VS-SI diamonds showing early signs of demand recovery. De Beers significantly cuts rough prices at July sight, especially for goods under 0.75 ct. (3-grainers), to align with market; miner trims sightholder list from 70 to 45-50 at first sale under new contract. India’s Titan fiscal 1Q jewelry sales +39% YOY, with mid-30s growth percentage for studded pieces. Three candidates running for WFDB president at World Diamond Congress in Singapore (July 12-15). Read More

RAPAPORT TRADE DIAMOND INDEX (RAPI™)   Weekly Monthly Y2Y 0.30 ct 0.19% 4.24% -22.78% 0.50ct 0.26% 1.28% -25.71% 1.00 ct 0.04% -0.57% -15.22% 2.00 ct -0.24% -1.00% -5.73% 3.00 ct 0.52% 0.97% -1.17%

Market Reports   United States: Positive trend emerging in round and fancy, 1 to 1.99 ct., F-J, VS-SI goods, broadening demand that had been concentrated in 2 ct. and larger…   Belgium: Shortages most evident in larger sizes and collection goods…     Israel: Market quiet. Ongoing uncertainty about security situation…   India: Buyers showing greater confidence; suppliers firmer on asking prices…   Hong Kong: Diamonds positioned as luxury purchases for investment and emotional significance, with synthetics filling lower end…

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Titan Sales Rise Amid Holiday Demand Revenue from jewelry segment up 39% year on year in first quarter. See More Burglars Steal $4.6M Worth of Jewelry from French Museum Thieves grab around 20 pieces from the Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder. See More Namdia Reveals New Rough-Buyer List 32 companies from Belgium, UAE, India and Namibia have secured spots to purchase for the next three years. See More AGS, GIA Name Scholarship Award Winners Karen Fox and Jenna Siegel will receive complimentary registration for the Converge 2026 conference, as well as other prizes. See More Jewelers of America Reveals Recipients of 2026 Impact Initiative Eight jewelry trade associations will receive funding. See More London, Dubai Bourses Partner to Boost Global Diamond Trade Agreement aims to strengthen collaboration and develop opportunities for members across the gemstone sector. See More Pandora Launches New Creative Platform Jeweler will partner with a leading talent each year to design collections, starting with stylist Harry Lambert. See More US Imports Forecast to Hit Record High Ahead of Possible August Tariffs Inbound shipments likely to rise 3.3% year on year in July as retailers stock up. See More

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