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September 7, 2023
Rapaport Market Comment - September 7, 2023

Decline in diamond prices intensifying due to high inventories. 1 ct. RAPI -4.7% in August; 0.50 ct. -8.6% in record monthly drop. Indian suppliers offering deep discounts and willing to take losses. GJEPC pushing for miners to reduce rough sales. Weak outlook for holiday season as synthetics take market share. Low expectations for Hong Kong show amid China economic slump. Industry discusses proposal for keeping Russian diamonds out of G7. GIA lays off 20% of Carlsbad employees. Gem Diamonds 1H revenue -28% to $72M, average price -21% to $1,373/ct. Martin Rapaport Webinar “Warning to the Diamond and Jewelry Trade” on Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. EDT (register here).

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RAPNET DIAMOND INDEX (RAPI™)
Weekly Monthly Y2Y
0.30 ct -1.22% -5.26% -4.05%
0.50 ct -2.46% -9.73% -29.61%
1.00 ct -1.60% -5.38% -25.23%
3.00 ct -0.16% -1.80% -14.44%
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United States: Middle America’s spending still weak; high end stronger. 1 to 2 ct. diamonds slow due to competition from synthetics…
United States: Middle America’s spending still weak; high end stronger. 1 to 2 ct. diamonds slow due to competition from synthetics…
Belgium: Demand for 1 to 4 ct. diamonds weak…
Belgium: Demand for 1 to 4 ct. diamonds weak…
Israel: Activity subdued, with dealers limiting their purchases amid slow demand…
Israel: Activity subdued, with dealers limiting their purchases amid slow demand…
India: Polished inventories bloated despite lower production…
India: Polished inventories bloated despite lower production…
Hong Kong: Local engagement-ring demand supporting market, with stable interest in 1 ct., D-G, VS diamonds…
Hong Kong: Local engagement-ring demand supporting market, with stable interest in 1 ct., D-G, VS diamonds…
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Webinar with Martin Rapaport

The situation in the market is serious. This webinar on September 13, presented by Martin Rapaport, will analyze the future of diamonds. What should a jeweler, dealer, manufacturer or miner do to prosper in the years ahead, and what will be the long-term impact of synthetics?

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1-carat RAPI down 4.7% in August.
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Weak retail sales have led to inventory imbalance.
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