Retail Diamond Prices Edge Higher in May

Published on: June 20th, 2013

By Erika Winters

Diamond Prices News Roundup – May 2013

Pricescope charted slight increases in retail diamond prices, reflecting overall market trends for polished prices in May. Retail prices for 0 to 1.0-carat diamonds increased by 1%, and prices for 3.0 to 99 carats were up by 2%. Pricescope data shows no other price changes for other listed carat weights. Retail diamond price changes are based on Pricescope’s database of over 450,000 diamonds from retail stores.

Retail Diamond Price Changes for May 2013

0 to 0.5 carat: +1%

0.5 to 1.0 carat: +1%

1.0 to 2.0 carats: no change

2.0 to 3.0 carats: no change

3.0 to 4.0 carats: +2%

4.0 to 99 carats: +2%

Pricescope Updated Retail Diamond Price Chart

Pricescope has been charting retail diamond prices since 2007.

Pricescope Retail Diamond Prices Chart for May 2013

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Gradual improvement in polished prices continues through May

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