Lower-grade categories showed continued stabilization in January, with modest declines balanced by areas of price resilience.
J SI1 eased to $2,175 from $2,201, while J VS2 declined slightly to $2,558 from $2,574. K SI2 softened to $1,970 from $1,991, reinforcing a developing price floor rather than accelerated downside.
Some categories remained firm. G SI1 held near stability at $4,003 compared with $4,037, and I SI1 adjusted down to $2,719 from $2,736 while remaining within a narrow trading range. K VS1 increased slightly to $3,493 from $3,479, indicating selective interest even in lower color grades when clarity supports appearance.
These segments continue to attract budget-focused buyers seeking balance between price and visible quality, particularly as post-holiday demand resets.
