The fancy-coloured diamond market softened by 0.5 percent in Q2 2025, marking a second consecutive quarterly decline but revealing early signs of stabilisation, according to the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF). While the broader index dipped, select high-saturation stones—particularly vivid pinks and blues—posted notable recoveries, suggesting resilience in the luxury segment.
Pink diamonds declined 0.4 percent quarter-on-quarter, yet four of the top five gainers were pink variants. The 1-carat fancy vivid pink led with a 1.8-percent rise, followed by 1-carat fancy intense pink (+1.5 percent) and 10-carat fancy vivid pink (+1.2 percent). Blue diamonds saw milder pressure, easing 0.3 percent (improving from Q1’s 0.5-percent drop), with the 1.5-carat fancy vivid blue surging 3.0 percent. Yellow diamonds fell 0.7 percent, with larger intense-yellow stones among the steepest decliners.
Despite short-term declines, long-term growth remains robust: since 2005, pink diamond prices have soared 391 percent, blues 241 percent, and yellows 48 percent. The FCRF noted "measured adjustment rather than decline," with fractional price movements underscoring stability compared to volatile white diamonds (-5.5 percent annually). (Photo courtesy: FCRF)
12-08-2025
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