By Erika W.
Rising and record diamond prices for rough
Recent news of price hikes for diamond rough shows diamond price increases overall. Pricescope’s diamond price chart illustrates steadily rising diamond prices since December 2007. The exception is the slight dip at the end of 2008, which reflects the economic crisis. The chart is updated monthly.
From Idex: Breaking News: Large Price Hikes at DTC Sight
DTC’s sight shows a 4-8+% increase in rough diamond prices. Read the article at Idex.

Idexonline.com
From CBC News: Canadian diamond fetches record $6M price
The 78 carat Ekati Spirit sold for more than $6 million last week. Read the article at CBC News.

CBC News
From Idex: India’s Rough Diamonds Cost 27% More Than They Did Last Year
Average value of gross rough diamond imports increased 27.2 percent. Read the article at Idex.

Idexonline.com
From Idex: BHP Billiton Diamond Revenues Rise
BHP Billiton revenues increase via higher rough diamond prices. Read the article at Idex

Ekati Mine in Canada – Idexonline.com
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