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What is the primary benefit of networking for a retailer in the jewelry industry?
What is the primary benefit of networking for a retailer in the jewelry industry?
How can trade organizations significantly contribute to their industry?
How can trade organizations significantly contribute to their industry?
Which of the following statements about trends in the jewelry industry is accurate?
Which of the following statements about trends in the jewelry industry is accurate?
What is one of the key roles of trade shows in the gem and jewelry industry?
What is one of the key roles of trade shows in the gem and jewelry industry?
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What is the concept of sustainability primarily concerned with in the jewelry industry?
What is the concept of sustainability primarily concerned with in the jewelry industry?
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What is the typical length of time for a memo agreement between supplier and buyer?
What is the typical length of time for a memo agreement between supplier and buyer?
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In a consignment transaction, what is the typical arrangement regarding unsold goods?
In a consignment transaction, what is the typical arrangement regarding unsold goods?
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How do parcels generally impact pricing in the diamond market?
How do parcels generally impact pricing in the diamond market?
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What does '20 back of Rap' indicate in pricing?
What does '20 back of Rap' indicate in pricing?
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What is one significant benefit of memos and consignments for retailers?
What is one significant benefit of memos and consignments for retailers?
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How are prices typically displayed on wholesale price lists?
How are prices typically displayed on wholesale price lists?
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What influences the pricing listed in wholesale price sheets?
What influences the pricing listed in wholesale price sheets?
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What does cut affect in the diamond pricing context?
What does cut affect in the diamond pricing context?
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What is essential for accurately assessing the value of a parcel of diamonds?
What is essential for accurately assessing the value of a parcel of diamonds?
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Which pricing model did Lightbox adopt for their lab-grown diamonds?
Which pricing model did Lightbox adopt for their lab-grown diamonds?
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How did diamond manufacturers typically price their products before the introduction of Lightbox?
How did diamond manufacturers typically price their products before the introduction of Lightbox?
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What does market awareness involve in the gem and jewelry industry?
What does market awareness involve in the gem and jewelry industry?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to increase market awareness?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to increase market awareness?
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What is a common about the pricing of lab-grown diamonds compared to natural diamonds?
What is a common about the pricing of lab-grown diamonds compared to natural diamonds?
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Why might costs associated with sorting and grading diamonds be higher?
Why might costs associated with sorting and grading diamonds be higher?
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Which publication is NOT associated with the gem and jewelry trade?
Which publication is NOT associated with the gem and jewelry trade?
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What purpose do trade events serve in the gem and jewelry industry?
What purpose do trade events serve in the gem and jewelry industry?
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What is a memo agreement in the diamond market?
What is a memo agreement in the diamond market?
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What advantage does buying a diamond on terms provide to wholesalers?
What advantage does buying a diamond on terms provide to wholesalers?
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Which of the following factors is NOT typically involved in determining wholesale prices for diamonds?
Which of the following factors is NOT typically involved in determining wholesale prices for diamonds?
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How does having a branded diamond affect its value?
How does having a branded diamond affect its value?
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What has been a trend in diamond prices since 2012?
What has been a trend in diamond prices since 2012?
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What does provenance refer to in the context of diamond jewelry?
What does provenance refer to in the context of diamond jewelry?
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In terms of profit margins, which segment of the diamond market typically sees the highest profit?
In terms of profit margins, which segment of the diamond market typically sees the highest profit?
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What is a potential benefit for a buyer utilizing a consignment transaction?
What is a potential benefit for a buyer utilizing a consignment transaction?
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Which of these factors generally does NOT influence diamond pricing in the marketplace?
Which of these factors generally does NOT influence diamond pricing in the marketplace?
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What is the potential risk for wholesalers when selling on terms?
What is the potential risk for wholesalers when selling on terms?
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Study Notes
Diamond Market Overview
- Global diamond jewelry market value hovers between 75−75-75−80 billion annually.
- Market fluctuations are common due to factors like mine closures, cutting center responses to demand, and world events.
- Diamond prices significantly increased in the late 1970s due to speculation, but have trended downward since 2012.
Diamond Pricing
- The 4Cs (cut, clarity, color, carat weight), rarity, and value affect pricing.
- Provenance (origin and ownership history) of a diamond or jewelry piece influences price.
- Higher-priced diamonds often have distinguished provenance and significant designer origins.
- Margins for diamond companies are thin, with midstream companies generally earning 1–3%.
Polished Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry
- Diamond jewelry with significant provenance typically commands higher prices.
- Diamond jewelry with specific branded cuts and well-matched side stones often fetch higher prices.
- Profit margins are highest at the upstream and downstream segments.
Wholesale Prices
- Immediate, full payment usually earns the best wholesale price.
- Payment terms (multiple payments over time) can increase the price for wholesalers.
- Wholesalers might charge higher prices for memo or consignment sales.
- Memo (memorandum) offers buyers inspection without immediate payment and usually lasts 7–14 days.
- Consignment involves lending goods to a dealer for sale, with payment or return requested within a set timeframe (often 1–2 months).
Wholesale Price Lists
- Price lists may reference recent transactions or high asking prices representing likely amounts.
- Rapaport Diamond Report specifies "approximate high asking price" in New York.
- Prices are often per carat or in hundreds (representing thousands of dollars per carat).
- Parcel pricing involves discounted prices for groups or portions of parcels. Individual stone prices are called unit prices.
Lab-Grown Diamond Pricing
- Lab-grown diamonds were primarily used for industrial purposes prior to 2010.
- Lightbox (a De Beers brand) introduced $800 per carat lab-grown diamond pricing in 2018, setting a new benchmark.
- Some manufacturers use cost-plus pricing for lab-grown diamonds, while others used price-skimming.
Developing Market Awareness
- Stay updated on industry trends and customer needs.
- Market awareness includes anticipating customers' demands, considering internal company goals, and understanding industry internal and external factors.
Trade Publications
- Publications for the industry (jewelry, gems) include e.g. National Jeweler, INSTORE, JCK and Rapaport Magazine.
Networking
- Expanding professional network through industry events and fostering connections—especially with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
Traceability
- Ethical sourcing and community support are becoming important considerations for potential customers.
- Traceability from mine to consumer is achieved through Blockchain technology.
Sustainability and Beneficiation
- Sustainable development aims for responsible resource use and quality of life improvements.
- Beneficiation involves reserving a country's resource profits in the country—for example by using the funds to develop infrastructure.
- Diamond mining impacts the environment, which consumers are increasingly recognizing.
Trade Shows
- Gem and jewelry industries hold trade shows like JCK Las Vegas, JA New York, Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show, and Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.
Career Trajectories
- Growing demand for diamond graders and specialists capable of distinguishing between different origins (e.g., treated vs. untreated, natural vs. lab grown).
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Explore the dynamics of the global diamond market, including annual valuations and price fluctuations influenced by various market factors. Understand the significance of the 4Cs in pricing and the impact of provenance on diamond and jewelry value.