
Dubai Sees Record-High Diamond Trade in 2025
Figure up 16% to $41.7 billion for the full year.
Diamond prices have gone up and down through the decades. Recent years have seen increasing turmoil and fluctuation in prices due to the impact of synthetics, the Covid-19 pandemic, a slowdown in China, and societal trends related to engagement and marriage.
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Figure up 16% to $41.7 billion for the full year.

Vice president of Bharat Diamond Bourse will take over from Yoram Dvash.

Sales for full year up 11% to $2.44 billion.

Stone is miner’s 10th over 1,000 carats.

Platform will allow manufacturers to optimize cutting according to market value.

Move reflects market shift to higher-value diamonds.

Piece could fetch up to $50,000 at California sale.

Piece brings in $54,800, over its high estimate.

0.30 ct. RAPI up 4.2%, a bigger gain than in May.