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The global diamond trade entered 2026 with subdued sentiment and familiar pressures, according to Rapaport. December trends underscored a clear divide in demand, with polished diamonds above 1 carat holding firm while smaller goods saw sharp price corrections. US dealers reported a steady holiday season, marked by cautious inventory management and late-stage buying, particularly for 1.20-carat and larger stones and long fancy shapes.<\/p>\n

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India\u2019s export activity slowed under the weight of US tariffs, while domestic demand softened after a strong 2025. Concerns around lab-grown diamonds intensified following Titan\u2019s launch of its beYon brand. China continued to show weak appetite.<\/p>\n

Price data reflected the imbalance. The RapNet Diamond Index for 1-carat diamonds fell 2.3% in December, while 0.30-carat and 0.50-carat goods dropped 9.3% and 6.4% respectively. Larger stones remained resilient, with the 3-carat index edging up.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, the industry remains watchful on lab-grown diamonds, the proposed sale of De Beers, high gold prices, sanctions on Russia and the prospects of a US-India trade agreement, with current demand patterns expected to persist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The global diamond trade entered 2026 with subdued sentiment and familiar pressures, according to Rapaport. December trends underscored a clear divide in demand, with polished diamonds above 1 carat holding firm while smaller goods saw sharp price corrections. 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