IDEX Price Report for 1 October: Rounds Fall, Fancies Flat

There was little movement overall. Rounds were down, fancies were mixed.

Rounds

Rounds were largely unchanged during September. Price drops dominated in most sizes. Half-carats (0.50-0.69-cts), one-carats (1.00-1.25-cts) and two-carats (2.00-2.99-cts) saw small clusters of decreases. Smaller goods - 0.18-0.69-cts - saw more price drops than rises. 0.70-0.89-ct goods fared better. 

HIGHLIGHTED CHANGES

Rounds

0.80-0.89 ct. E-F / I3 +4%

1.00-1.24 ct. M / IF-VVS2 -2.5%

2.00-2.99 ct. J-K / VVS2-VS1 -3%

Fancies

0.50-0.69 ct. G-H / IF -2.5-7%

1.00-1.24 ct. E-F / SI2 +3.5%

2.00-2.99 ct. F / VVS1 -3%, D / I1-2 +3%

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