NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The recovery in prices for small diamonds gained momentum in June, with the 0.30- and 0.50-carat categories seeing sharper increases. The Rapaport Trade Diamond Index (RAPITM) rose 4.2% for 0.30-carat diamonds, up from a 2.1% gain in May. The 0.50-carat RAPI increased 1.3%, also higher than May’s 0.9% rise. The 1-carat index dipped 0.7%. RAPI for 3 carats rose 0.4%, turning positive after a May decline. Inventory reductions continued to support the upward price correct
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The recovery in prices for small diamonds gained momentum in June, with the 0.30- and 0.50-carat categories seeing sharper increases. The Rapaport Trade Diamond Index (RAPITM) rose 4.2% for 0.30-carat diamonds, up from a 2.1% gain in May. The 0.50-carat RAPI increased 1.3%, also higher than May’s 0.9% rise.
The 1-carat index dipped 0.7%. RAPI for 3 carats rose 0.4%, turning positive after a May decline. Inventory reductions continued to support the upward price correct
- Published
- Jul 12, 2026
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- Jul 12, 2026
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- Environment
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