Fancy Shape Diamond Update

Fancy-shape market stable, driven by US and European demand for fashion jewelry. Supply shortage supporting prices for Pears, with1.50ct being the strongest category. Radiants improving. Marquises and Princesses weak. Excellent -cut Ovals, Pears and Emeralds doing well with steady orders for fine-quality goods in 6 to 10 cts, and prices firming for 3 to 5 ct due to shortages. Chinese consumers seeking fancy shapes at better prices. US sustaining market for commercial-quality, medium -priced fancies under 1ct. Off-make, poorly cut fancies illiquid and hard to sell even at very deep discounts.