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Rising Diamond Prices
Last month, our diamond prices news roundup showed continued rising diamond prices. Prices have not only reached 2008 pre-crisis levels, but they have increased in diamonds of all sizes. IDEX has reported large gains in March for the .50-3.00 carat range with additional gains in polished diamonds over 4.00 carats. Rough prices continue to rise as a result of growing demand from thriving Asian economies. From supplier to retailer and ultimately to the consumer, the rising price trend is likely to continue.
From Idex: Polished Diamond Prices Soar 4.9% in March
Idex Online Research reports soaring diamond prices in March 2011. Read the article at Idex.
Pricescope Updated Diamond Prices Chart
Updated 4/01/2011, the Pricescope diamond prices chart shows increasing prices for all carat weights. Pricescope has been charting retail diamond prices since 2007. Diamond Price Chart.
From JCK: Harry Winston Retail Sales Up 89%, Sees Rising Diamond Prices
Harry Winston’s financial statement predicts rising prices for rough and polished diamonds through 2012. Read the article at JCK.
From Rapaport: DTC Hikes Prices, March Sight Estimated at $500M
Diamond Trading Company increased diamond prices at the March site with price hikes applied to all categories. Read the article at Diamonds.Net.
From GIA Insider via Rapaport: Why are Auction House Diamond Sales Breaking Records?
Record prices for large diamonds from Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses reflect a growing global diamond market. Read the article at Diamonds.Net.
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Diamond Prices News Roundup – March 2011
Price-increases in the diamond market
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