Market Comment: June 18, 2026

Market steady.

Swiss Watch Exports See Revival in May

Shipments up 0.4% year on year.

US Retail Sales Continue to Improve in May

Revenue up 0.9% from previous month to $763.7 billion.

Community for Ethical Jewelry Names New Executive Director

Marianna Smirnova brings almost two decades of experience to the role.

10ct. Blue Diamond Scores $8.7M at Sotheby’s

Unmounted stone beats $6 million top estimate in New York.

Mountain Province Sells $5M in Rough at a Discount to Continue Operations

Move follows similar transaction in May for $999,000 worth of diamonds.

The New ‘Peace of Mind’ Economy in Luxury 

Here’s how service, guarantees, and protection have become premium features, and what it means for jewelry.

SSEF Warns Trade Emeralds Being Treated After Testing

Some gems are seeing fillers removed and then restored without disclosure on lab certificates.

Workers’ Union Condemns Petra over Finsch Mine Closure

Criticism comes after company places deposit under business rescue and states it will lay off workers.

WATCH: Rapaport Breakfast @JCK

Watch the full recording of the Rapaport State of the Industry Breakfast at JCK Las Vegas 2026.  

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