Diamond Prices News Roundup – April 2011

By Erika W.

Rising Diamond Prices

Last month, our diamond prices news roundup showed continued rising diamond prices. Prices have not only reached 2008 pre-crisis levels, but they have increased in diamonds of all sizes. IDEX has reported large gains in March for the .50-3.00 carat range with additional gains in polished diamonds over 4.00 carats. Rough prices continue to rise as a result of growing demand from thriving Asian economies. From supplier to retailer and ultimately to the consumer, the rising price trend is likely to continue.

From Idex: Polished Diamond Prices Soar 4.9% in March

Idex Online Research reports soaring diamond prices in March 2011. Read the article at Idex.

Idex Polished Prices Chart
Idexonline.com

Pricescope Updated Diamond Prices Chart

Updated 4/01/2011, the Pricescope diamond prices chart shows increasing prices for all carat weights. Pricescope has been charting retail diamond prices since 2007. Diamond Price Chart.

Pricescope Diamond Prices Chart
Pricescope.com

From JCK: Harry Winston Retail Sales Up 89%, Sees Rising Diamond Prices

Harry Winston’s financial statement predicts rising prices for rough and polished diamonds through 2012. Read the article at JCK.

From Rapaport: DTC Hikes Prices, March Sight Estimated at $500M

Diamond Trading Company increased diamond prices at the March site with price hikes applied to all categories. Read the article at Diamonds.Net.

From GIA Insider via Rapaport: Why are Auction House Diamond Sales Breaking Records?

Record prices for large diamonds from Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses reflect a growing global diamond market. Read the article at Diamonds.Net.

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