Polished diamond prices rallied in December, with most size categories showing gains for the full year, Rapaport reported.
Steady demand, supply scarcities and high rough prices buoyed the market.
The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat diamonds rose 5.3% in December and 17.4% for 2021 overall.
| RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| December | 4Q 2021 | FY 2021 | |
| RAPI 0.30 ct. | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| RAPI 0.50 ct. | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| RAPI 1 ct. | 5.3% | 6.0% | 17.4% |
| RAPI 3 ct. | 5.1% | 10.9% | 18.7% |
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