Retail diamond prices were relatively stable in November following decreases in October. Prices for most listed carat weights remained unchanged with the exception of a 1% decrease for diamonds in the 4.0- to 99-carat range. Retail diamond price changes are based on Pricescope’s database of over 450,000 diamonds from retail stores. Read more about diamond price changes below.
A new global organization launched Wednesday that will focus on tracking prices and supporting sales of fancy color diamonds, particularly yellow, pink and blue stones.
In its fourth annual report on the global diamond industry, Bain & Company forecasts a solid outlook for diamond demand, but cautions that access to diamond financing, particularly for the middle market, could hamper future market growth, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) said in a statement.