Diamond price increase fact or fiction

[buzzf]

Is it true that diamonds have increased 30% in the past year??

 

[belle]

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/price-hike-a-hype.15538/page-3

 

[buzzf]

Thanks so much, Belle
I guess a little truth is a dangerous thing. I''m not looking in the over 2 carat category. According to IDEX, looks like 4+ percent is more accurate.

 

[belle]

you''re welcome buzz. those charts put it all into perspective....