Key points
- “With several sizes and intensities showing price reversals and upward movement, especially in the high-saturation segment, the market appears to be setting the groundwork for renewed demand as the second half of the year unfolds,” the foundation stated.
- Investors and collectors should keep a close watch on vivid pinks and blues, which are demonstrating resilience and the potential to lead the next rally in luxury gemstone pricing.
- 3% in the first quarter managed to stabilize, reflecting a growing steadiness in the blue category.
Gems and Jewellery News: After a slight downturn, the fancy-color diamond market is beginning to flash early signals of a potential rebound. According to the latest data released by the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), the Fancy Color Diamond Index declined by just 0.5% in the second quarter of 2025—a mild contraction when compared to previous quarters. The numbers, however, suggest that some categories, particularly in pink and blue diamonds, are starting to show upward momentum and possible signs of renewed market interest.
Fancy Color Diamonds are experiencing a renewed market interest
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Pink diamonds, which have long captivated collectors and investors alike, fell a mere 0.4% from the previous quarter. But even amid the broader decline, the pink category dominated the list of price gainers. Fancy-vivid pinks weighing 1 carat climbed by 1.8%, while 1-carat fancy-intense pinks rose 1.5%. Larger 10-carat vivid pinks were also up by 1.2%, with 5-carat vivid pinks increasing 1.1%. This Gems and Jewellery News report indicates that pinks could once again become the market’s bright spot if this trend holds.
The fancy-blue diamond segment posted a smaller dip of 0.3%, a notable improvement over the 0.5% slide in Q1. Among the standouts was the 1.50-carat, fancy-vivid blue diamond, which surged 1.5%. In addition, 8-carat fancy blues rose by 0.7%. Even 1.50-carat fancy-blue stones that had dipped 0.3% in the first quarter managed to stabilize, reflecting a growing steadiness in the blue category.
Yellow diamonds were less fortunate, experiencing a 0.7% decline. They took four of the five spots in the “top sliders” category, with 3-carat fancy-intense yellows dropping 3%, followed by 10-carat fancy yellows at 2.6%, 2-carat fancy-intense yellows at 2.5%, and 1-carat fancy-intense stones at 2.2%.
Despite these short-term fluctuations, the long-term trajectory remains impressive. Since 2005, pink diamond prices have skyrocketed by 391%, blue diamonds have appreciated by 241%, and yellow diamonds have climbed 48%. These numbers demonstrate the lasting investment appeal of colored diamonds, even in uncertain times.
FCRF analysts believe that the second half of the year could offer a turnaround, particularly for high-saturation stones. “With several sizes and intensities showing price reversals and upward movement, especially in the high-saturation segment, the market appears to be setting the groundwork for renewed demand as the second half of the year unfolds,” the foundation stated.
Compared to the same quarter last year, the index was down 2.4%. Pink diamonds dropped 1.4%, blue diamonds fell 1.9%, and yellows declined by 5%. Still, these relatively minor year-on-year dips suggest that overall market sentiment may be shifting toward recovery.
While challenges remain, particularly for yellow stones, the broader signs point toward a market that may be regaining its footing. Investors and collectors should keep a close watch on vivid pinks and blues, which are demonstrating resilience and the potential to lead the next rally in luxury gemstone pricing.
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