Small Diamonds Lead the Price Recovery: What It Means for Holiday Jewelry Budgets
Rapaport’s October 6 report showed that smaller, higher-quality natural diamonds led September’s price recovery. Its…
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- Small Diamonds Lead the Price Recovery: What It Means for Holiday Jewelry BudgetsRapaport’s October 6 report showed that smaller, higher-quality natural diamonds led September’s price recovery. Its index rose 3.2% for 0.30-carat stones and 2.5% for 0.50-carat stones. The 1-carat category gained just 0.3%, showing that the rebound remained uneven. For holiday shoppers, the challenge is interpreting those figures without letting market headlines dictate a budget. Rapaport […]
- Diamonds, Moissanite, and Cubic Zirconia: Understanding the Financial Differences Between Popular GemstonesGemstones can look remarkably similar while carrying very different prices. A natural diamond, a lab-grown diamond, moissanite, and cubic zirconia may all appear bright and colorless in a jewelry display. However, appearance alone does not determine financial value. Production methods, supply, durability, consumer demand, and resale opportunities all affect what buyers pay and what they […]
