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Rapaport Auctions is one of the largest recyclers of diamonds in the world. We help retailers, gold buyers, wholesalers, and pawnbrokers sell their diamonds quickly and efficiently and provide consistent cash flow through our monthly auctions. With more than 18,000 clients in over 70 countries, our auctions foster competitive bids from the most serious buyers worldwide. Rapaport Auctions provides a secure, robust platform to achieve the most competitive prices.
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 sellers maximize their auction experience. Rapaport takes full responsibility for the marketing, security, merchandise delivery, and payment for diamonds at auction in compliance with international laws.
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Rapaport Auctions is one of the largest recyclers of diamonds in the world. We help retailers, gold buyers, wholesalers, and pawnbrokers sell their diamonds quickly and efficiently and provide consistent cash flow through our monthly auctions. With more than 18,000 clients in over 70 countries, our auctions foster competitive bids from the most serious buyers worldwide. Whether you are buying from the public or looking to move excess inventory for immediate cash, Rapaport Auctions provides a secure, robust platform to achieve the most competitive prices.
Rapaport Melee auctions consist of uncertified diamonds sold in parcels. Single Stone auctions are comprised of certified and uncertified diamonds, sold individually. The auction format is similar to silent auctions and tenders with viewing over a specified time period. Sealed bids are submitted prior to close of auction, and sellers have one business day after closing to approve or reject top bids. Buyers are then invoiced for lots accepted and payment is executed for all lots sold.
The first step is to register here.
A Rapaport Trading Manager will contact you and coordinate your participation in the auctions of your choice.
Sellers must complete an Auction Supplier Agreement to submit diamonds for sale, subject to approval by Auction Support. All registered clients receive a unique user login and password to access to the Rapaport Auctions website at www.rapaportauctions.com.
Rapaport Melee Auctions consist of uncertified goods sold in parcels from -2.5 sieve plate to 2ct sizes, including finely assorted melee, mixed breakout, broken goods, and closeout merchandise.
Single Stone Auctions consist of a wide variety of certified and uncertified polished diamonds in round and fancy cuts, from 0.30ct to 5ct+ sizes
For melee, it’s important to keep the value of the lot between $10,000 and $35,000. We keep a minimum value per lot so as not to overwhelm buyers with too many lots to view, and the cap keeps bidders competitive.
For single stones, the minimum is 50 points and above. The maximum amount ranges on a case-by-case basis. Suppliers submitting for the first time are held to a maximum value they may submit, which changes depending on their ongoing percentage of sales.
Merchandise approved for submission must be delivered to the designated Rapaport office no later than five business days prior to the auction. Unsold stones can be picked up following the close of auction. Sellers are responsible for all shipping costs. Rapaport fully insures all diamonds on our premises.
Suppliers are notified of the results the night the auction closes.
Sellers are paid for lots sold one week after invoicing. Rapaport guarantees the seller receives payment for the diamond less commission or the diamond will be returned to the seller.
Once diamonds are accepted for auction, they are exclusive to Rapaport Auctions and must be removed from RapNet and other public listings.
There is a 5% charge on diamonds sold. Contact a Rapaport Trading Manager for additional details.
