Weekly Diamond & Gold Market Recap 25–29-Aug-2025

Here’s your updated diamond & market recap for 25–29 August 2025. With fresh insights from celebrity trends, mining developments, and market shifts—plus a key update from home—it’s all here to inform your jewellery decisions.

1. Celebrity Trend: Taylor Swift’s Antique Old Mine Cut Ring

Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce captured attention with a vintage-inspired old mine brilliant-cut diamond bezel-set in yellow gold. Rumored to be 8–10 carats (possibly up to 15), its handcrafted charm has sparked a massive spike in searches for antique cuts—proof that heritage and personalization are guiding 2025 trends. Sources: People.com

2. Australian Industry Insight: Ellendale Diamond Field Reopens

Australia’s Ellendale Diamond Field in Western Australia is stirring once more—India Bore Diamond Holdings (IBDH) has become the first company to officially restart licensed mining there since 2015. This development marks a positive step in reviving domestic gemstone potential and highlights Australia’s long-term role in the global diamond supply. Source: Wikipedia Ellendale Diamond Field 

3. Global Market Stress on Natural Mining Operations

The diamond industry is under strain. BDM’s Burgundy Diamond Mines suspended operations amid plummeting prices, while De Beers reports global natural diamond supply has likely peaked in recent years. It’s a reminder that lab-grown options are gaining traction, and natural stones—particularly rare antique cuts—are becoming unique investment pieces. Sources: Discovery Alert, De Beers statements

4. Market Snapshot (as of Fri 29 Aug)

• Gold (USD): Maintained its upward trend through August as the USD softened amid dovish Fed signals.
• Diamond Market: Natural diamond prices down ~26% over two years; lab-grown now holds ~15% of global diamond sales—especially driven by younger buyers. Sources: JewelleryWorld, Reuven Veksler 

For Australians, a softer USD helps offset gold costs—request live AUD pricing to see exactly how it affects your ring options.

5. Summary at a Glance

• **Celebrity Effect:** Old mine cuts are surging as a signature style.
• **Australian Mining:** Ellendale revival signals new local potential.
• **Industry Stress:** Natural diamond market facing supply and pricing decline.