The Luxury Quotient - July 2026

There are times when it is better to let other people’s words do the straight talking.  With that, I present a few relevant quotations from some notable authorities.

Al Cook, CEO of De Beers:

“Just a reminder that diamonds are getting rarer, and that the number of countries that have commercially viable diamond deposits are getting fewer and fewer”

Senil Lakhani, President of Kiran Gems, the world's largest manufacturer of natural diamonds: 

“Our data indicates that natural diamonds in the 0.30 to 0.99 point range, particularly in D-K colors and VS-SI clarities, have experienced substantial depletion across the market. Consistent demand combined with limited manufacturing output and reduced availability has created a noticeable supply gap in these categories.

As inventories continue to tighten, we are witnessing the early signs of a strong market correction. The fundamentals of supply and demand are aligning favorably, and these categories appear well-positioned for renewed strength in the coming months… growing confidence, combined with constrained supply, creates a compelling outlook ...”

Rapaport price list comments June 25: 

“Market and prices steady overall. Dossier prices continue to recover”.

The news is coming from all corners of the natural diamond industry. There is a definitive resurgence in natural diamonds.

At Regal Imports, we have been steadfast in our support of natural diamonds as the epitome of luxury. In our last news broadcast, I stated that Regal Imports will not compromise, and are holding to our vision of the long-term luxury value of our natural diamonds. 

Katarzyna Kolys, a Luxury Brand Strategist: Explains the long-term future of luxury jewellery brands:

“From Pomellato and Dior to Cartier, Sotheby's and Schiaparelli, one idea became impossible to ignore: the next competitive advantage in luxury will be the ability to curate meaning, shape trust, and build lasting cultural relevance”. 

David Newman, a specialist in luxury, claims that luxury does not follow trends. A successful luxury brand or product defines, in its physicality, the essence of luxury. He says that luxury is not negotiable. It does not compromise. It does not “ask for permission to remain exceptional”. 

Regal Imports is striving to achieve this degree of exceptionalism. We are holding to our principles and, in so doing, creating a luxury brand in both diamond product and marketing.

We thank all our clients for their constant support in helping us to attain our goals and for their continued interest in this news broadcast.