About

Rapaport Auctions

Rapaport Auctions, held monthly in diamond trading centers worldwide, are an efficient, cost-effective way to buy and sell melee and certified and uncertified polished diamonds. Motivated buyers and sellers can trade a large variety of diamond assortments in our highly respected competitive cash market. Our extensive, global network – from New York to Israel to Hong Kong – enables us to target even the most specific segments of the diamond markets to give maximum exposure to your diamonds.

Rapaport Auctions operate under the auspices of The Rapaport Group, benefitting from a highly skilled staff of diamond specialists worldwide, well-versed to assist buyers and sellers maximize their auction experience. Our expert staff provides the extra level of customer service, from performing quality control to appraisals, certification, and if required, re-cutting and re-certification of diamonds.

With over 35 years of diamond market expertise, Rapaport is well-known throughout the global diamond trade for our special emphasis on personalized care and professional service. Rapaport takes full responsibility for the marketing, security, merchandise delivery, and payment for diamonds at auction in compliance with international laws.

Melee

Diamond Auctions

Rapaport Melee Auctions are held monthly and feature over 30,000cts of diamonds in assorted parcels of all shapes, sizes, and qualities. The auctions feature diamond parcels ranging in size from -2.5 sieve plate to 2cts including:

  • Finely assorted melee
  • Mixed breakout
  • Broken goods
  • Close-out goods

Melee Auctions are held in a similar format to silent auctions and tenders, with viewing held over a five to eight day period at Rapaport diamond trading centers worldwide.

Single Stone

Diamond Auctions

Rapaport Single Stone Auctions, held monthly in diamond centers worldwide, are an efficient, cost-effective way to buy and sell polished diamonds in all shapes, sizes, and qualities.

The auctions consist of a wide variety of certified and uncertified polished diamonds in round and fancy cuts, ranging from 0.30ct to 5ct+ sizes.

Single Stone auctions are held at Rapaport’s global offices in a similar format to silent auctions and tenders, with viewing conducted over a five to eight day period.