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Fancy Shapes Command Premium in 2ct+
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Fancy Shapes Command Premium in 2ct+

Elongated fancy shapes outperform rounds in 2ct+; long cushions trade at a 20–25% premium.

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By Rapaport9 April 20261 min read

Executive Summary

Elongated fancy shapes outperform rounds in 2 ct+. Long cushions trade at a 20–25% premium over square cuts, marquises lead pricing, and princess cuts remain weak. Strong US demand for elongated ovals in D–I, VS–SI.

Industry Impact

Reinforces cut-planning shift toward elongated outlines; well-made fancies command liquidity premium.

Next Steps

Update rough planning software weightings; communicate revised buying specs to cutting floors.

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