Market Comment: July 16, 2026

1 ct. demand picking up and supply falling, but prices not recovering.

Richline Names Two Additions to Its Executive Team

Company promotes Arien Gessner to chief revenue officer and Moss Makhoulian to senior vice president of supply chain and operations.

Alrosa Achieves Carbon-Neutral Status for Its Operations and Diamonds

2025 marks second consecutive year the Russian miner has received the certification.

Strong Jewelry Segment Boosts Richemont Sales in First Quarter

Revenue for division up 21%, with growth in all regions.

Ekati Deposit to Close as Buyers Fail to Step Up

Owner Burgundy Diamond Mines will run out of money by July 17, according to legal filings.

Dubai Sees Record-High Diamond Trade in 2025

Total value up 16% to $41.7 billion for the full year.

Mehul Shah Wins WFDB Presidential Bid

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

Watches of Switzerland’s Revenue Continues to Grow

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

Lucara Digs Up Massive 1,305ct. Rough from Karowe

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

FCRF and Cutwise Unveil Pricing Tool for Colored Diamonds

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

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