Rough Diamond Production worldwide for 2018 has hit a near record high of 150 million Carats and valued at 18 Billion Dollars. The total production of rough affects the manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, bench jeweler and anyone that is involved in the diamond or jewelry industry.
The availability of rough in the field at reasonable prices is more accessible than at any other time. Today, major opportunities exist for the rough diamond trader to buy at the mines and resell at fair profit margins or purchase rough, have it cut and sell the finished diamonds with increased profit revenues.