Rapaport Small Diamond Index Down 1% in 2Q

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Rapaport Small Diamond Index Down 1% in 2Q Rapaport Auctions
Sell Over 100,000cts in 2Q 2013.
 
The Rapaport Melee Index (RMI™) for small diamonds decreased by 1% to 134.24 during the second quarter of 2013. Year on year the index is up 9.6% from its level of 122.48, recorded in June 2012.
Overall melee diamond prices increased during the first half of 2013 but have started to decline in the past two months due to tight liquidity and the sharp rupee depreciation. Indian diamond cutters, who are the primary manufacturers of small diamonds, have reduced production and are laying off workers. 
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“Diamond markets are cautious with prices under pressure as severe currency and credit issues in India reduce market liquidity and confidence. While Chinese and Far East growth has slowed, stable U.S. demand is holding up the market. We expect the market to pick up for small diamonds towards the end of the summer with healthy U.S. demand and foreign buyers shifting to lower qualities and smaller sizes.” said Ezi Rapaport, Director of Global Trading, Rapaport Group.

Rapaport Diamond Auctions sold over 100,000 carats of diamonds for $19.9 million during the second quarter of 2013. Rapaport Auctions continue to provide a safe and reliable platform for sellers to achieve fair market value for their recycled diamonds while attracting the strongest buyers in the market. The consistency and broad reach of the auctions allow Rapaport to achieve steady cash flow and liquidity for clients, despite difficult market conditions.
 
Upcoming Rapaport Auctions:
  • July 23-25 - Melee, New York
  • July 26 - August 8 - Jewelry, New York & Atlanta 
  • August 20-28 - Single Stone, New York & Israel
  • August 26-29 - Melee, New York
  • September 4-15 - Melee, New York & Hong Kong 
  • October 3-9 - Single Stone, New York & Israel
    • To participate in Rapaport Auctions, companies are invited to visit: www.rapaportauctions.com, contact Auction Support via email: auctions@rapaport.com or call their local Rapaport office.
     
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    About Rapaport Auctions: Rapaport Auctions provide an excellent opportunity for the diamond trade to buy and sell diamonds at cash prices. The large quantities and wide variety of merchandise offered attract competitive bids from a broad range of local and international buyers. Rapaport Auctions is committed to addressing the needs of the international diamond community for enhanced liquidity while presenting unprecedented buying opportunities.
    About the Rapaport Group: The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing ‎added ‎value services that support the development of fair, transparent, efficient and competitive diamond and jewelry markets. ‎‎Established in 1978, the Rapaport Diamond Report is the primary source of diamond price and market ‎‎information. Group activities include Rapaport Information Services providing research, analysis and news; RapNet - the world's largest diamond trading network; Rapaport Laboratory Services provides GIA and gemological services in India, Belgium and Israel; and Rapaport Trading and Auction Services with monthly services of over 50,000 carats.  The Group employs 180 people with offices in New York, Las Vegas, Antwerp, Ramat Gan, Mumbai, Surat, Dubai, Hong Kong and Shanghai. ‎Additional information ‎is available at www.Rapaport.com. ‎
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