Market Timing

Time-to-Buy Score

A composite signal combining price trend direction and seasonal demand patterns. 10 = ideal buying conditions; 1 = consider waiting. Recalculated every Monday.

ANALYSIS FOR: MAY 2026
Natural Diamonds
5/10
Neutral Timing
TREND
5/10
SEASONAL
6/10

Normal demand — reasonable timing

Lab-Grown Diamonds
6/10
Neutral Timing
TREND
5/10
SEASONAL
7/10

Good timing — prices structurally declining

Seasonal Pattern — Natural Diamonds
Jan
7
Feb
3
Mar
6
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
5
Jul
7
Aug
8
Sep
6
Oct
5
Nov
2
Dec
2
8-10: Good timing
4-7: Neutral
1-3: Poor timing
Methodology

Trend score (65% weight): based on 4-week DPI movement — falling prices score higher (more favorable for buyers). Seasonal score (35% weight): based on historical demand patterns by month. Scores are directional signals, not financial advice. Individual diamond prices vary regardless of market conditions. For lab-grown diamonds, the structural price decline means timing matters less — prices are falling across all months.

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