{"id":7841,"date":"2025-04-06T12:50:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T12:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwscinm1cs.wpdns.site\/?post_type=newsletter&p=7841"},"modified":"2026-06-02T14:26:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:26:47","slug":"the-diamond-pulse-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"newsletter","link":"https:\/\/rapaport.com\/trade\/newsletters\/the-diamond-pulse-april-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Diamond Pulse – April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

THE MONTHLY ‘RAP’
Is the Diamond Industry Under Pressure or Poised for Rebound?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

March has seen a blend of trends, as the diamond industry faces notable fluctuations. Market softness has been evident, with Petra Diamonds announcing the layoff of 84 employees<\/a> at its Finsch and Cullinan mines. Alrosa reported a 77% plunge in profits for the full year<\/a> and has paused production at certain mine sites<\/a>, highlighting the pressures within the sector. Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a $94.7 million loss<\/a>. Additionally, high gold prices have weighed on China’s jewelry market<\/a>, affecting consumer purchasing power. Brilliant Earth also experienced a drop in average sale value<\/a>, denting its 2024 revenue. Challenges persist for industry giant, Signet Jewelers, with a major shareholder expressing dissatisfaction and seeking an immediate sale<\/a>. The company also plans to close stores and centralize diamond sourcing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, there have been silver linings within the industry. At the recent Hong Kong jewelry show, diamond dealers reported robust demand<\/a>. Gem Diamonds benefited from strong rough prices<\/a>, bolstering its 2024 performance, and a successful tender by TAGS and Sodiam resulted in over $15 million in sales of large stones<\/a>. The auction scene also showcased positive trends, with Christie’s featuring diamonds offered without reserve<\/a>, and Sotheby’s placing a price tag of over half a million dollars on a 17-carat diamond<\/a>. Additionally, a 10-carat blue diamond at Sotheby’s is anticipated to fetch up to $30 million<\/a>, according to some dealers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s your diamond market analysis from Rapaport Trade for March 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In March, the 1ct RAPI increased 1.4%. Overall, higher-quality diamonds generally performed better than lower-quality round 1-carat diamonds. The top performing category of the month was D-F, IF-VVS, which increased in price 2.1%. At the end of March, nearly a quarter of round 1-carat diamonds available on Rapaport Trade were for G-J, VSs while over 22% of the searches on Rapaport Trade throughout the month were for G-J SIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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