Market Comment: June 11, 2026

Industry reflecting on positive Las Vegas shows for 2 ct. and larger diamonds.
The emerald and diamond necklace at Phillips image

Emerald and Diamond Necklace Shines at Phillips Auction

Lot sold for $541,800 in New York, within estimates.
The 49.91-carat diamond ring that led the auction at Christie's image

Stream Family Collection Brings In $17.3M at Christie’s

49.91-carat diamond ring fetches $2 million, beating its $700,000 high price.
A Luk Fook store in Hong Kong image

Luk Fook Estimates Huge Profit Increase in Latest Fiscal Year

Earnings to rise 80% to 90% for 2026.
The emerald and diamond necklace that led the sale at Bonhams image

Emerald and Diamond Necklace Takes Spotlight at Bonhams

Piece brings in $778,400 at Hong Kong sale.
Marie-Laure Cérède portrait

Chanel Names New Director of Jewelry Creation Studio

Marie-Laure Cérède will be responsible for the house’s precious and high-end collections.
Chess pieces with the US and Indian flags in the background image

US Proposes 12.5% Tariffs on India

Plan is response to alleged leniency on forced labor.
Polished diamonds by Alrosa image

Alrosa Develops Long-Term Program for Natural-Diamond Promotion

Campaign, aimed at generating sustainable demand, will run through 2030.
The Azure Blue 31.62-carat diamond ring at Christie's image

Two Blue Diamonds Fetch over $8M Each at Christie’s

New York Magnificent Jewels rakes in $49.7 million.
Andrew Maatla Motsomi portrait

Why Botswana Goes to JCK Las Vegas

Interview with Debswana CEO Andrew Maatla Motsomi.

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