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FCRF Q3 2024: Overall Stability with Moderate Declines

New York, October 10th, 2024: The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) announced today the Q3 2024 Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI) results.

In Q3 2024, the overall Fancy Color Diamond Index across all colors and sizes saw a marginal decline of 0.5%, a slight improvement compared to the previous quarter’s decrease of 0.6%. The year-over-year trend reflects a cumulative decrease of 1.0%. This data suggests a stable market with minor fluctuations. While the index remained relatively unchanged, it highlights the continued resilience of the fancy color diamond market despite some downward trends. Notable top performers this quarter include the Pink Fancy Vivid diamonds in the 3ct and 8ct size categories, which saw a 2.1% and 1.7% increase respectively. The diamond categories that experienced the most significant drops were primarily found in the yellow segment. Yellow Fancy Intense diamonds in the 1ct size experienced the steepest decline, decreasing by 3.8%.

Yellow diamonds showed a continued trend of slight decline in Q3 2024, with a reduction of 1.6%, only a marginal improvement from the 1.7% registered in the previous quarter. This brings the annual performance for yellow diamonds to a decrease of 3.5%. This decline suggests continued softness in the yellow diamond market. The most notable decline was observed in the Fancy Intense Yellow 1 ct diamonds, which dropped by 3.8%. This significant drop within this particular segment has likely impacted the overall performance of yellow diamonds in this quarter. In contrast, some segments performed slightly better. Fancy Vivid Yellow 1ct diamonds showed a modest increase, highlighting stronger demand for higher-intensity diamonds.

The pink diamond category showed stability with a marginal decline of 0.1% in Q3 2024, an improvement from the 0.2% decrease in the previous quarter. Over the past 12 months, pink diamonds have shown resilience with 0% change. Within this quarter, individual subcategories variedFancy Vivid Pink diamonds saw strong gains, with the 3ct category increasing by 2.1% and the 1ct category rising by 1.6%. Fancy Vivid Pink diamonds of 10ct also showed positive growth, increasing by 1.32%.
In contrast, Fancy Intense Pink diamonds of 1.5ct and 1ct experienced a notable drop of 3.1% and 0.4% respectively. Other segments, such as diamonds of 2ct, saw smaller movements, with a slight drop of 0.3%. Despite these mixed performances, vivid pink diamonds in larger sizes demonstrated resilience, helping to stabilize the overall pink diamond category.

In Q3 2024, the blue diamond category experienced a decline of 0.7%, a more significant drop compared to the 0.3% decrease in the previous quarter. Over the past 12 months, blue diamonds have seen a cumulative decrease of 1.7%. Despite this overall downward trend, the blue diamond market displayed mixed results across different subcategories, with both increases and decreases depending on the size and intensity.

Among the increases, Blue diamonds of 8 ct showed stability with a slight improvement of 0.1%. Additionally, Fancy Vivid Blue diamonds of 8 ct showed stabilityas well with an increase of 0.2%. On the other hand, many segments saw declines. Fancy Intense Blue diamonds of 5ct fell by 2.2%, making it the most significant drop in this category. Other notable declines include Fancy Vivid diamonds of 1.5ct, which dropped by 2.0%, and Fancy diamonds of 1ct, which fell by 1.1%. Overall, we see a general decline in the blue diamond market, with specific categories showing stability or slight increases.

Since beginning its data collection in 2005, the Fancy Color Research Foundation has documented a remarkable growth across all Fancy Color Diamonds, with an overall increase of 209.3%. Specifically, Yellow diamonds have risen by 53.6%, Pink diamonds have risen by 398%, and Blue diamonds have increased by 245.4%.

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FCRF Data Supplier Oz Mashiach said:
“Despite some declines this quarter, the fancy color diamond market is showing resilience. The slight decreases, especially in yellow diamonds, reflect broader economic uncertainties, yet the overall stability suggests steady demand. It’s encouraging to see that categories like vivid pinks continue to perform well, even in a challenging economic climate”. 

The Fancy Color Diamond Index is published by the non-profit Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), tracking pricing data for Yellow, Pink, and Blue Fancy Color Diamonds in the major global trading centers – Hong Kong, New York, Geneva, and Tel Aviv.

About the FCRF

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) provides fact-based support for Fancy Color Diamonds as an asset class and empowers sellers with the unparalleled proficiency that the field demands. As a non-trading organization, the FCRF promotes transparency and fair trade through the Fancy Color Diamond Price Index, rarity data, auction analyses, commercial research, and objective evaluations. To learn more, go to https://www.fcresearch.org.

FCRF Q2 2024: The Fancy Color Diamond Index Declines In Q2 By Less Than 1%

New York, July 30th, 2024: The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) announced today the Q2 2024 Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI) results.

In the second quarter of 2024, the fancy color diamond market experienced fluctuations with an overall decline in average prices by 0.7% – a minor fluctuation when compared to broader market movements. This stability is particularly evident relative to the sharper declines in the white diamond market and the Dow Jones index, which fell by 3.6% and 1.7% respectively during the same period.

The quarter’s performance featured significant differences within color segments. The Pink Fancy Intense 1-carat diamonds led the climbers with a 1.5% increase, followed by the Pink Fancy Vivid 1-carat and 10-carat diamonds, with increases of 1.3% and 1.2% respectively. Conversely, the largest declines were noted in the Yellow category, particularly the 10-carat Fancy Yellow diamonds, which experienced the sharpest drop of 3.5%, and the 5-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamonds, down by 3.4%. These movements highlight the varied dynamics within the fancy color diamond market, where some segments demonstrate growth potential despite broader market challenges.

This quarter, the Yellow category demonstrated a nuanced market behavior with an overall decrease of 1.7%. Despite this, standout performers such as the 3-carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds showed an increase of 0.5% after experiencing a minor drop of 0.3% during the previous quarter. Conversely, broader segments like the Fancy and Intense categories saw declines of 1.5% and 1.3%, respectively, with the 10-carat Fancy Yellows experiencing the most significant drop at 3.5%. 

This quarter, the overall Pink diamond category experienced a slight decrease of 0.3%. The Fancy Vivid Pink diamonds saw a quarterly increase of 0.3%, with the 1-carat segment improving by 1.3%, indicating consistent interest in higher-intensity grades. The Fancy Intense Pink category also recorded increases, particularly in the 1-carat and 8-carat segments, up by 1.5% and 0.7% respectively.

Conversely, the broader Fancy Pink segment declined by 0.6%, with the 10-carat Fancy Pink diamonds facing the largest decrease at 2.3%.

In Q2 2024, the Blue Diamond category demonstrated market stability with a minor overall decrease of 0.3% in average prices. Notably, the Fancy Vivid Blue diamonds in the 1.5-carat segment showed resilience, recording a modest increase of 0.6%, rebounding from previous declines. Additionally, the 3-carat Fancy Intense Blue segment experienced a 0.4% increase, also rebounding from earlier downturns. However, significant declines were observed in larger carats, particularly the 3-carat Fancy Blue category, which saw a decrease of 1.9%, and the 8-carat Fancy Blue, which experienced a drop of 1.2%. 

Since beginning its data collection in 2005, the Fancy Color Research Foundation has documented a remarkable growth across all Fancy Color Diamonds, with an overall increase of 211%. Specifically, Yellow diamonds have risen by 56%, Pink diamonds have risen by 398%, and Blue diamonds have increased by 248%.

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FCRF Data Supplier Marcel Herszaft said: 

“The declines in prices are not significant and are typical for the summer period. We feel the fancy color diamond market is stable and prices will remain stable”. 

The Fancy Color Diamond Index is published by the non-profit Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), tracking pricing data for Yellow, Pink, and Blue Fancy Color Diamonds in the major global trading centers – Hong Kong, New York, Geneva, and Tel Aviv.

About the FCRF

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) provides fact-based support for Fancy Color Diamonds as an asset class and empowers sellers with the unparalleled proficiency that the field demands. As a non-trading organization, the FCRF promotes transparency and fair trade through the Fancy Color Diamond Price Index, rarity data, auction analyses, commercial research, and objective evaluations. To learn more, go to https://www.fcresearch.org.

FCRF: Q1 2024 Sees Modest Uptick in Fancy Color Diamond Prices 

New York, May 9th, 2024: The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) announced today the Q1 2024 Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI) results.

In the first quarter of 2024, the market demonstrated overall stability with minor pricing changes. The average price of fancy color diamonds experienced a modest uptick of 0.1%. The Fancy Vivid category continued its upward trend, recording an increase of 0.4%, mirroring the growth observed in the previous quarter. The Fancy Intense category rebounded slightly, rising by 0.1% after a period of stagnation. However, the Fancy category faced a decline, with prices decreasing by 0.7%.

In terms of the performance of specific colors, the Pink Fancy Vivid category performed well this quarter, with the 1-carat size achieving the highest increase of 2.1%, followed by the 1.5-carat size at 1.9%, and both 2-carat and 5-carat sizes seeing a 1.1% rise. Additionally, the 8-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow increased by 1.1% 

Over the past 12 months, the top climbers were the 1-carat Fancy Vivid Pink with an impressive 12.3% increase, the 1-carat Fancy Intense Pink with a 9.5% rise, and the 8-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow with a 9.1% increase. Conversely, the top sliders included the 10-carat Fancy Blue with a decline of 4.6%, the 8-carat Fancy Pink with a reduction of 4.1%, and the 2-carat Fancy Blue with a decrease of 2.9%.

The overall Yellow category showed a stable quarter-on-quarter performance with a slight decrease of 0.1%. In this category, the 8-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow outperformed, registering an increase of 1.1%, complemented by gains of 0.6% and 0.5% in the 3-carat and 1.5-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow categories, respectively. The 8-carat Fancy Intense Yellow also exhibited positive dynamics, marking an improvement of 0.3% this quarter, a rebound from the previous quarter’s stagnation. Despite these gains, the quarter also experienced declines, with the Fancy Intense category decreasing by 0.3%, and the Fancy category by 1.0%, with more pronounced reductions of 2.0% in the 5-carat Fancy Yellow and 1.9% in the 10-carat Fancy Yellow. Over the last 12 months, the Fancy Vivid Yellow category recorded the highest increase of 3.0%, with the Fancy Intense category following at a 1.0% increase.

Pink Diamonds showed sustained interest this quarter, with a subtle increase of 0.2% reflecting stable market conditions. Leading the growth within this segment, the Fancy Vivid Pink category exhibited a quarterly increase of 0.8%, underscored by a notable 2.1% increase in the 1-carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamonds. The Fancy Intense Pink category followed with an increase of 0.3%. Despite these positive trends, the market also observed some decreases: Fancy Pink diamonds declined by 0.6%, with sharper declines of 2.5% in the 10-carat Fancy Pink, 1.3% in the 5-carat Fancy Pink, and 0.8% in the 8-carat Fancy Pink. 

This quarter’s top performers predominantly came from the Vivid Pink category, with four out of the top five climbers: 2.1% increase for 1ct, 1.9% for 1.5ct, and 1.1% each for 2ct and 5ct, highlighting the strong market preference for higher-intensity Pink diamonds.

In Q1 2024, the Blue Diamond category observed a slight marginal decrease of 0.4% in average prices. Despite this overall decrease, certain segments within the Blue diamonds category showed positive growth. Notably, the Fancy Intense Blue 2-carat diamonds demonstrated stability with a 0.6% increase, recovering from a previous quarter’s decrease of 0.4%. Furthermore, the 1.5-carat Fancy Intense Blue diamonds saw a modest growth of 0.2%. The 5-carat Fancy Blue category also displayed a recovery, posting a 0.1% increase after a 0.5% decrease in the previous quarter.

Since beginning its data collection in 2005, the Fancy Color Research Foundation has documented a remarkable growth across all Fancy Color Diamonds, with an overall increase of 212.9%. Specifically, Yellow diamonds have risen by 59.0%, Pink diamonds have risen by 399.4%, and Blue diamonds have increased by 249.0%.

For complete data analysis, please visit www.fcresearch.org

FCRF Data Supplier David Shara said:

“Seeing the fluctuations of most financial markets and the underperformance of colorless diamonds, it’s reassuring to witness colored diamonds as an island of stability in this financial climate”

The Fancy Color Diamond Index is published by the non-profit Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), tracking pricing data for Yellow, Pink, and Blue Fancy Color Diamonds in the major global trading centers – Hong Kong, New York, Geneva, and Tel Aviv.

About the FCRF

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) provides fact-based support for Fancy Color Diamonds as an asset class and empowers sellers with the unparalleled proficiency that the field demands. As a non-trading organization, the FCRF promotes transparency and fair trade through the Fancy Color Diamond Price Index, rarity data, auction analyses, commercial research, and objective evaluations. To learn more, go to https://www.fcresearch.org.