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February 6, 2025
Rapaport Market Comment - February 6, 2025

US customs issues notice requiring “country of mining” for diamond imports, effective April, based on Russian sanctions for 0.50 ct. and larger sizes. We expect this regulation to change. President Trump imposes additional 10% tariffs on Chinese goods. Polished quiet after slow 2025 start, with 1 ct. RAPI -2.3% in Jan. Lower restocking than usual for this time of year. Good traffic at Centurion and AGTA shows. De Beers slashes 2025 production plan by 10M cts. to 20M-23M cts. and confirms Botswana deal. Shift to larger goods at Okavango Jan. sale pushes average price up to $218/ct. from $122/ct. in Oct. New RapNet gemstone service launches at Tucson AGTA show. Watch Martin Rapaport webinar here.

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RAPNET DIAMOND INDEX (RAPI™)
Weekly Monthly Y2Y
0.30 ct 0.12% 0.32% -26.51%
0.50 ct 0.00% -0.40% -17.68%
1.00 ct -0.41% -2.14% -25.81%
3.00 ct -0.14% -0.61% -18.12%
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Market Reports
United States: Jewelers preparing for Valentine’s Day…
United States: Jewelers preparing for Valentine’s Day…
Belgium: Steady demand for round, 0.30 to 0.50 ct., D-F, IF-VVS goods…
Belgium: Steady demand for round, 0.30 to 0.50 ct., D-F, IF-VVS goods…
Israel: Dealers making fewer buying trips than in past years, as there is little appetite for inventory…
Israel: Dealers making fewer buying trips than in past years, as there is little appetite for inventory…
India: Sentiment improving as supply shortages boost market for select items…
India: Sentiment improving as supply shortages boost market for select items…
Hong Kong: Jewelry manufacturers likely to remain closed until mid-February…
Hong Kong: Jewelry manufacturers likely to remain closed until mid-February…
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Podcast: Battling the Synthetics Threat

Shenil Shah of polished distributor Aspeco explains how the company has shifted its business.

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Rapaport Magazine’s Latest Issue: Gemstones, Gold and Hard Data

A special auction report and diamond-market analysis round out the exclusive info in the January-February edition.

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Sponsored Content: A New Era for the Gem Trade – RapNet and AGTA Join Forces
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The RapNet Gemstone Trading Network provides a digital marketplace where members can buy and sell securely and confidently.

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Sponsored Content: AGTA GemFair Tucson – A Celebration of Color
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1-carat RAPI down 2.3% in January.
Diamond Prices Drop in Slow Market
1-carat RAPI down 2.3% in January.
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New requirements to state “country of mining” leave a lot of unanswered questions.
‘Unclear’ US Diamond Rules Signal Move to Traceability
New requirements to state “country of mining” leave a lot of unanswered questions.
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Parties will sign agreement after final government approval, until which the terms of the existing contract will remain in place.
De Beers Confirms Successful Conclusion to Botswana Negotiations
Parties will sign agreement after final government approval, until which the terms of the existing contract will remain in place.
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Parent company slashes diamond miner’s production plan by 10 million carats.
Anglo American ‘Likely’ to Devalue De Beers Again
Parent company slashes diamond miner’s production plan by 10 million carats.
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Vice chairman John Hall will once again take over until a new head can be found.
Melanie Grant Steps Down as Executive Director of the RJC
Vice chairman John Hall will once again take over until a new head can be found.
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Figure up 11% year on year in fourth quarter.
Strong Holiday Demand Boosts Pandora Revenue
Figure up 11% year on year in fourth quarter.
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Revenue from jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts down 14% year on year.
Rising Outbound Tourism Hits Hong Kong Luxury Sales in December
Revenue from jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts down 14% year on year.
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Sharp revenue decline in key region contributed to 15% overall drop for 2024.
China, Hong Kong Downturn Sends Swatch Sales Sliding
Sharp revenue decline in key region contributed to 15% overall drop for 2024.
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Government also cuts duties on platinum and jewelry parts.
India Removes Import Tax on Lab-Grown Diamond Seeds
Government also cuts duties on platinum and jewelry parts.
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Community leaders have created barriers at all site entrances and made a “series of unreasonable demands,” according to Lucapa.
Blockade at Lulo Mine Disrupts Diamond Production
Community leaders have created barriers at all site entrances and made a “series of unreasonable demands,” according to Lucapa.
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