In August, global diamond prices increased overall. Notably, prices for 1-carat stones rose for the first time in the last 15 months, according to the specialized Rapaport magazine, which belongs to the American company of the same name, referencing the Rapaport Trade Diamond Index (RAPI).
“In August, diamond prices continued to recover. Moreover, prices for smaller stones increased more significantly, while in the category of 1-carat stones, growth has been recorded for the first time in 15 months,” the report states.
Thus, the price index for diamonds weighing 0.3 carats increased by 2% in August, while for 0.5-carat diamonds it rose by 2.5%, as noted in the report.
The price index for 1-carat diamonds rose by 0.5% in August. According to RAPI, this positive trend has been recorded for the first time since May 2025. Meanwhile, the value of larger 3-carat diamonds decreased by 0.4%.
Since the beginning of the year, corresponding indicators have recorded increases of 11.5% and 3.2%, as well as decreases of 6% and 2%.
“The overall sentiment in the diamond market has improved,” the magazine notes.
