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Rapaport TradeWire June 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020 11:27 AM
By Rapaport
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| June 11, 2020 | | RAPAPORT MARKET COMMENT |  | | Market activity slow, but sentiment improving as retail reopens and US unemployment reduced to 13.3% for May. Growing interest in investment diamonds, with higher prices for D-IF, 0.50 ct. and 1 ct. (3X, none) goods. Tiffany & Co. signals robust recovery in China after 1Q revenue -45% to $556M with loss of $65M vs. profit of $125M, e-commerce sales +23%. Signet Jewelers 1Q revenue -41% to $852M, loss of $190M vs. loss of $10M, online sales +7% to $165M. Rough sector quiet ahead of next week’s De Beers sight. Alrosa May sales -86% to $36M. Rapaport Price List returns to weekly publication. Next price list Friday, June 19. See announcement here. | | | RAPNET DIAMOND INDEX (RAPI™) | | | | Weekly | Monthly | Y2Y | | 0.30 ct | 0.03% | -0.97% | -3.90% | | 0.50 ct | 0.21% | -0.13% | -8.34% | | 1.00 ct | 0.30% | 0.50% | -10.84% | | 3.00 ct | -0.47% | -3.20% | -11.77% |  | | The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) is the average asking price in hundred $/ct. of the 10 percent best priced diamonds, for each of the top 25 quality round diamonds (D-H, IF-VS2, GIA-graded, RapSpec-A3 and better) offered for sale on RapNet - Rapaport Diamond Trading Network. | | | | Market Reports | | |  | United States: Jewelers focused on enhancing e-commerce platforms as pandemic accelerates digitization trend... |  |  | Belgium: Dealers cautious about offering credit in fragile economy... | | |  | Israel: Polished orders selective, with jewelers seeking replacements for diamonds sold rather than buying for inventory... | | |  | India: Stable market for 1 ct., D-E, IF-VVS1... | | |  | Hong Kong: Gemstones like emeralds and rubies doing well, and consumers seeing investment value in gold jewelry... | | |  | | | Rapaport’s ‘State of the Diamond Industry’ Address |  | | WITH Martin Rapaport | Martin Rapaport, chairman of the Rapaport Group, tackles the impact of Covid-19 on the diamond industry in his annual presentation. He explains each of the changes that have taken place, as well as how to address them as the market emerges from the pandemic. |  | | | Marketing Our Way Out of Crisis |  | | WITH The Rapaport Diamond Podcast | In the second episode of Rapaport’s Recovery Webinar Series, David Kellie, CEO of the Natural Diamond Council, outlines the organization’s goals following its relaunch at the beginning of June. Kellie discusses the NDC’s approach to marketing diamonds as a category, and explains its focus on content publishing. |  | | | A Bright Future Ahead |  | | WITH Alan Bronstein | The natural diamond industry has a lot to offer as people seek personal connections and ethical products. If the sector handles the current challenges correctly, it could have an exciting future, argues Alan Bronstein, president of the Natural Color Diamond Association. | | | | | WEEKLY NEWS | | industry | | | | Important Notice Regarding the Rapaport Price List | | Publication to return to weekly schedule. |  | | | New York’s Diamond Dealers Club Reopens | | Many members rely on the trading floor for livelihoods, notes president Reuven Kaufman. | | | | | Rough Sales to Decline Up to 40% This Year | | Recovery won’t come until second half, Moody’s predicts. | | | | | Israel’s Bank Leumi Eyes Return to Diamonds | | Lender bids to buy Union Bank’s portfolio. | | | | | Alrosa Expects Demand to Revive by August | | Rise in diamond-jewelry sales in Asia will drive appetite for rough, miner says. | | | | | Indian Credit Down 18% Since Banking Scandal | | Lending to gem and jewelry sector “on a consistent decline,” says ratings agency. | | | | | WDC Elects Feriel Zerouki as President from 2022 | | De Beers executive will be the first woman to head the organization. | | | | | retail | | | | Signet Loss Deepens Amid Covid-19 Closures | | Revenue slumps 41% in first fiscal quarter. | | | | | Tiffany Sees ‘Robust Recovery’ in China | | Mainland sales up 90% in May following global decline in first quarter. | | | | | Chow Tai Fook Flags Weak Hong Kong Outlook | | Retail sales outside mainland China slide 71% in April and May. | | | | | LVMH Watch Chief Takes On Jewelry Portfolio | | Stéphane Bianchi will oversee high-end brands Chaumet and Fred. | | | | | Consumers Seeking ‘Meaningful’ Gifts – De Beers | | More than half of those surveyed thought it would be a good holiday present. | | | | | mining | | | | Alrosa Diamond Revenue Plunges in May | | Miner allows buyers to defer purchases to help market recover. | | | | | Angola Plans Trading Hub to Support Sales | | Country to establish bourse, gemological academy and technological research center. | | | | | Mountain Province Investor to Buy $50M in Rough | | Bulk sale of diamonds to Dunebridge Worldwide gives miner liquidity in weak market. | | | | | BlueRock Offloads Diamonds in Private Sale | | Average price down 15% compared to pre-pandemic levels. | | | | | general | | | | HRD Shuts Equipment Unit in Reorganization | | Antwerp-based lab will focus on grading and education. | | | | | WFDB Expands Membership Beyond Core Trade | | Chow Tai Fook executive joins federation’s board. | | | | | Christie’s to Sell Anna Hu Jewels to Fight Covid-19 | | Designer creating the pieces using brown diamonds from Alrosa. | | | | | CIBJO Postpones Annual Congress to 2021 | | Flagship event should always be in person, which is not possible this year due to coronavirus, says Gaetano Cavalieri. | | | | | Israel Trading Floor Shuts Due to Virus Case | | Bourse expects to reopen hall on Sunday. | | | | | Natural Diamond Council Hires Retail VP | | Former Signet executive Gabrielle Grazi will be responsible for establishing the organization as an authority within the trade. | | | | | | FINANCE | | Diamond Industry Stock Report | | | | Shares in Tiffany (+5%) rose amid indications that LVMH’s takeover of the jeweler was still going to happen at the agreed price. Hong Kong-based retailers also had a strong week, with Chow Tai Fook (+7%), Chow Sang Sang (+6%) and Luk Fook (+6%) gaining. Signet (-14%) lost ground after announcing it would close nearly 400 stores. Other retail stocks fell as investors feared a second virus wave, with Swatch (-4%), Pandora (-3%), Kering (-1%) and Richemont (-1%) all slipping. Gem Diamonds (-15%), Lucapa (-10%) and Alrosa (-6%) also declined. | | | | | Contact Us |  |       | | © Copyright 2020 Martin Rapaport. All Rights Reserved. | | Rapaport®, TradeWire®, RapNet®, Index® and JNS® Jewelry News Service are registered trademarks. | |
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