Facing the Price Squeeze: Smart Profit Strategies for Diamond Manufacturers
The Margin Sheet on the Table In a cutting office in Surat, the spreadsheets tell the story before anyone speaks. Rough prices hold firm. Polished prices soften. Financing costs inch upward. A single two carat stone can pass through ten hands before it reaches a boutique. Each hand expects margin. Diamond manufacturers operate at the center of that tension. They absorb volatility from rough suppliers and pricing pressure from retailers and Wholesale Jewelry Distributors who demand competitive inventory. The price squeeze is not theoretical. It is operational. This outline explores strategic responses that protect profit without sacrificing long term positioning. Diamond Manufacturers in a Margin Crunch: Cost Control, Vertical Strategy, and Wholesale Jewelry Distributors Understanding the Structural Pressure Manufacturers face pressure from both ends of the supply chain. Rough diamond contracts often fix supply terms months in advance. Retail demand, however, fluctuates with cons...