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September 1, 2022
Rapaport Weekly Market Comment - September 1, 2022

US market holding up well, but international trading under pressure with significantly weaker demand. China slow amid continued negative impact of Covid-19. Dealers uncertain about price levels. 1 ct. RAPI -3.6% in Aug. Top brands and retail programs buying at stable prices. Independents focused on memo. Polished inventory rising due to slowdown. Rough premiums declining on secondary market. De Beers Aug. sales +21% to $630M. Gem Diamonds 1H revenue -4% to $100M, profit -51% to $8.3M. Signet Jewelers 2Q sales -2% to $1.8B, profit -35% to $145M. Sotheby’s to auction cushion, 11.15 ct., fancy-vivid-pink, IF diamond with $21M presale estimate. Vipul Shah appointed GJEPC chairman.

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RAPNET DIAMOND INDEX (RAPI™)
Weekly Monthly Y2Y
0.30 ct -0.03% -2.65% -6.22%
0.50 ct -0.37% -3.37% -2.41%
1.00 ct -0.58% -3.58% 6.33%
3.00 ct -0.45% -2.69% 16.04%
Market Reports
United States: Memo business getting stronger, with reasonable sell-through…
United States: Memo business getting stronger, with reasonable sell-through…
Belgium: Trading low amid price uncertainty and drop in orders…
Belgium: Trading low amid price uncertainty and drop in orders…
Israel: Select items doing well as demand shifts to better-quality diamonds…
Israel: Select items doing well as demand shifts to better-quality diamonds…
India: Business quieter, as many took off Wednesday and Thursday for Jain holiday of Samvatsari…
India: Business quieter, as many took off Wednesday and Thursday for Jain holiday of Samvatsari…
Hong Kong: Tourist traffic still limited due to quarantine measures…
Hong Kong: Tourist traffic still limited due to quarantine measures…
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