All data refers to D-H, IF-VS2, GIA-graded round diamonds, RapSpec-A3 and better, listed on RapNet® in the country indicated.
Pricing data reflects the average asking price for the 10% best-priced diamonds that meet those requirements.
M A R K E T S
| H O N G KO N G
HONG KONG /
ALL RAPNET
0. 30 c t .
0. 50 c t .
1 c t .
3 c t .
DAY CHANGE
DIAMOND INVENTORY
AS OF AUGUST
HONG KONG /
ALL RAPNET
0. 30 c t .
0. 50 c t .
1 c t .
3 c t .
DAY CHANGE
DAY CHANGE
DAY CHANGE
AVERAGE ASKING PRICE
AS OF AUGUST
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
-2.0%
THE MONTH IN HEADL INES
MARKET TRENDS
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ABN Amro to Cease Hong Kong Diamond Lending
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Hong Kong Trading Hits New Low
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Hong Kong Show Runner Unveils Digital Platform
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Chow Sang Sang Warns of Steep Profit Drop
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Hong Kong Retail Takes ‘Austere’ Turn
Read more at diamonds.net/news
●
Sentiment positive as government manages to
contain third wave of coronavirus infections.
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Steady orders from China, with focus on 1 to 2 ct.,
D-K, VS-SI (VG+, no fluorescence).
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Dealers optimistic for fourth-quarter holiday season
after months of pent-up demand.
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Hong Kong luxury retail continues to struggle.
0. 30 c t .
0. 50 c t .
1 c t .
3
ct.
AVERAGE ASKING PRICE
JULY
AUGUST
HONG KONG RAPNET
SEPTEMBER
DIAMONDS.NET
18.5%
/
6.7%
-6.2%
/
-5.5%
7.5%
/
-0.2%
13.5%
/ 0.0%
3.6%
/
3.1%
2.5%
/
2.0%
-1.2%
/
0.3%
4.9%
/
3.8%
2.2%
/
2.4%
5.7%
/
5.0%
-5.7%
/
-3.5%
7.1%
/
6.2%
5.2%
/
5.2%
-2.0%
/
-4.4% -12.6%
/
-8.1%
6.4%
/
3.1%
