The Archive
Market Report
Diamond, gold and watch market news explained with historical context.
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The Tiffany Setting Engagement Ring: Price, History and Is It Worth It in 2026?
Since 1886 the six-prong Tiffany Setting has defined the engagement ring. What it costs today, why it carries a premium,…
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Rolex Submariner Price in 2026: Retail, Pre-Owned and Every Version
The steel Submariner crossed $10,000 at retail for the first time in 2026. Here is what every version costs, new…
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Cartier Love Bracelet Price in 2026: Every Size, Metal and What It’s Worth
From $7,950 for the classic gold bangle to five figures in pavé diamonds: what the Cartier Love bracelet costs in…
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Gold in 2026: From a $5,589 Record to a 21% Fall. What It Means for Fine Jewelry
Gold hit an all-time high of $5,589 an ounce in January 2026, then fell more than 21%. Here is what…
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Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds in 2026: Prices, Market Share and a 70-Year History
Lab-grown diamonds now account for more than 45% of US engagement ring purchases. How we got here, from a General…
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De Beers Resets Its Diamond Prices: What the 2026 Cuts Mean, and How the Cartel Era Ended
De Beers has cut rough diamond prices and shrunk its circle of elite buyers from about 70 to under 50.…
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Swiss Watch Exports Rise 9.1% in August 2026 as US Shipments Fall Nearly 20%
Swiss watch exports grew for a fourth straight month in August 2026, even as shipments to the United States dropped…
