INSIDER DIAMOND INDUSTRY UPDATE

Diamond market still offering substantial discounts to buyers, and challenges for sellers.

Sales of Heart shapes, Princess Cuts and Square Cushions down.

Longer Ratio Oval Cuts, Pears, Radiants and Longer Ratio Cushions bringing higher prices.

Goods with medium and short ratios harder to sell.

Supply shortages supporting prices for Marquises.

Well-cut stones hard to find and commanding

premiums.

Oversizes trading at higher prices than usual.

Off-make, poorly cut fancies illiquid.