Wizard what a tricky question - diamonds are sold in $ in RSA - the Rapaport Diamond report price (pricelist from New York, used by most traders in RSA) increased for the best quality internally flawless D colour 1,0ct diamond about 6% OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS. The rand decreased against the dollar from R6.90 to R7.30 over that period (also about 6%). So depending on the quality of the stone - the availability - the r/$ one could say that the wholesale diamond price increased by about 12% over the past 3 years. What a tough market. In comparison with the 1oz Kruger that went from R2750 to R5100 (some 85%) over the same period. Hope it answers your question.
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