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Diamond Prices are Sliding, and that is A Warning Sign

Diamond Prices are Sliding, and that is A Warning Sign

In the past few months, we have witnessed polished diamond prices decline. They are sliding downward at a slow pace, with an occasional small rise before sliding again. So far this year, overall polished diamond prices lost 2.9%, according to Mercury Diamond Global Tracker™ (MDGT™). The majority of the decline took place in the third quarter of the year – 1.3%.

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Diamond Industry Organizations: GJEPC

Diamond Industry Organizations: GJEPC

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is semi-governmental organization, set up by the Indian Ministry of Commerce in 1966. GJEPC serves as the umbrella organization of India’s precious gems and jewelry industry. It was one of a number of Export Promotion Councils launched by the Indian Government to boost the country’s exports, as India’s economy began making forays into the international markets.

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November 2018 Market Report: Less Demand Than Hoped For

November 2018 Market Report: Less Demand Than Hoped For

From the perspective of the diamond wholesale market, the November-December holiday season is off to a slow start. Traders disappointedly reported a relatively sluggish demand from retailers. Demand, where it did exist, was focused on very specific items, largely focused on top makes. As a result, stock-building aversive traders felt forced to reduce prices on goods in lower demand.

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What Happens in Antwerp Doesn’t Stay in Antwerp

What Happens in Antwerp Doesn’t Stay in Antwerp

If you want to understand the problems of the diamond industry, look no further than the rough diamond trade in Belgium’s diamond center in Antwerp. It is a microcosm that paints a painfully accurate picture.

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Mercury Polished Diamond Price Index: Prices Fairly Steady

Mercury Polished Diamond Price Index: Prices Fairly Steady

After polished diamond prices declined sharply in September, they took an additional step downwards, though it was not particularly significant. The Mercury Diamond Global Tracker™ (MDGT™) averaged 111.55 in October 2018, down 0.17% from September. While demand for loose diamonds remains slow, we believe traders hardened their stance on price as much as possible in anticipation of rising demand.

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