Fundamentals of Diamond Trading

Name: Fundamentals of Diamond Trading
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Take your diamond trading knowledge to the next level

Created byRapaport Academy

Last updated 7/2018

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Take their diamond trading knowledge to the next level

Course content

7 sections • 78 lectures • 2h 35m total length

About us0:36
Personal Greeting1:57
Get Started1:34
What you will learn?0:50
Course Benefits and Outcomes0:26

The Industry Lecture Introduction0:23
Why Are Diamonds Different?1:05
The Diamond's Journey from Mine to Retail0:06
The History of the Diamond Trade7:37
Fun Facts on the Current Diamond Market0:36
Where Diamonds Are Mined, Cut, Traded, and Sold to Consumers0:12
The Major Diamond Deposits Today0:22
The Way Rough Diamonds Are Traded and Sold to Cutters0:22
Diamond Cutting1:10
The Trading of Polished Diamonds2:23
Diamond Jewelry Manufacturing0:35
Organizations that Support the Diamond Industry0:57
Speaking Diamond: A Trade Dictionary2:48

Diamond Pricing Lecture Introduction0:34
Diamond Pricing Introduction1:01
Explore how the diamond pricing model reflects every step from mine to retail, and learn how quality, pricing tools, and global economic developments shape prices amid market forces.
History of Diamond Pricing1:34
What Factors Influence Diamond Pricing?1:40
Identify how diamond pricing is shaped by physical attributes such as size, color, clarity, cut, and shape, plus external factors like interest rates, inflation, globalization, and mining-based distribution.
Diamond Pricing: Scarcity and Value1:09
Explore how scarcity drives diamond pricing, with larger stones costing much more per carat than smaller ones, demonstrating that size is a fundamental factor in value.
Diamond Quality Features4:02
Diamond Quality Features, Continued6:09
Supply and Demand Forces2:38
Global Economic Forces0:33
Globalization explained by Martin Rapaport4:47
Interest Rates & Inflation explained by Martin Rapaport4:15
Diamond Price List1:05
Exclusive interview with Martin Rapaport about the Rapaport Diamond Price List11:30
The RapNet Asking Price List0:40
Market Analysis0:26

Industry Trends Lecture Introduction0:28
The Online Trend and the Internet-Savvy Consumer2:32
A Shorter Diamond Pipeline1:49
Explore how the diamond pipeline to consumers shortens, driving mergers and consolidation, tougher competition, and stronger supply‑chain collaboration to forecast demand and reduce inventory imbalances.
The Shift in Consumer Consumption2:55
Explore how the shift in consumer consumption reshapes diamond jewelry demand, with millennials in developed markets facing economic constraints while India and China drive growth through experiences and branding.
A Challenging Market for Loans2:15
An expanding and Volatile Economy1:58
Explore how the diamond market shifts from open markets and price volatility to supply chain dynamics, cash resilience, and transparency as China and India drive future growth.
Diamond Origin Awareness0:41
Diamond Origin Awareness - The History0:38
Diamond Origin Awareness - Lingering Issues1:11
Expose lingering issues in diamond origin awareness, including the blood diamond stigma and artisanal mining’s human rights and environmental impacts.
Diamond Origin Awareness - The Trade's Response2:37
Final Course Quiz

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Description

Diamond trading has significantly evolved this last decade, from the trading floor to online platform. How has it changed and what do you need to know?

Fundamentals of Diamond Trading, featuring industry experts, provides insight into the entire diamond industry as well as best practices and tips for buying and selling diamonds today.

This course will help you better understand the commercial aspect of the diamond trade, revealing insider knowledge from unique and original sources.

The course covers:

Industry Landscape, Key Players and Terminology
Diamond Pricing, Factors and Tools
Impact of Technology
Best Practices and Trading Tips
Industry Trends
Laws and Ethics to be aware of

Who this course is for:

Diamond and jewelry industry enthusiasts and professionals

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Course content

Introduction and Welcome5 lectures • 5min

The Industry13 lectures • 19min

Diamond Pricing15 lectures • 42min

Impact of Technology14 lectures • 16min

Best Practices and Diamond Trading Tips13 lectures • 31min

Laws and Ethics8 lectures • 26min

Industry Trends - What's Next?10 lectures • 17min

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