RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, July 3, 2018, New York ... Diamond market sentiment was positive in June after the Las Vegas shows demonstrated robust US jewelry demand. Suppliers held polished prices firm amid shortages in some categories and as high rough prices squeezed manufacturing profit margins. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI?,,?) for 1-carat diamonds increased 0.8% in June. Prices strengthened in the second quarter, continuing the positive momentum seen since January. RAPI for 1-carat rose 3.4% in the first half of 2018 and was up 0.5% from a year ago on July 1.
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