This article provides an overview of the essential steps and guidelines for uploading your diamonds to ensure compliance and maximize visibility on Rapaport Trade.
Why Upload Diamonds to Rapaport Trade?
Uploading diamonds to Rapaport Trade connects you to a vast global network of buyers and sellers. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date listings enhances your credibility and makes it easier for buyers to find your diamonds.
Overview of the Uploading Process
The diamond upload process involves four key components outlined below, with detailed links for further guidance.
Diamond Listings Policy on Rapaport Trade
To maintain trust and uphold marketplace standards, all members are required to follow our Trading Rules and Code of Conduct.
Rapaport Trade members must communicate the quality of diamonds honestly and fairly, including providing accurate information about their location.
They must fully disclose any details about the products they sell that could impact their resale value. This includes, but is not limited to, whether the products are treated, synthetic, enhanced, or simulated.
Misrepresentation is strictly prohibited, and full written disclosure is mandatory.
The following key policies outline the standards all members are expected to uphold.
Refer to Rapaport Trade Trading Rules & Code of Conduct, Sections 4 and 6
Forbidden Diamonds
Lab-Grown Diamonds: We do not allow lab-grown diamonds to be uploaded and listed for sale on Rapaport Trade.
White diamonds with a green tinge/hue/shade
Any diamonds originating from Zimbabwe, diamonds from Russian Source, or Sanctioned Products
Treated Diamonds:
We allow treated or HPHT diamonds to be listed on Rapaport Trade on the condition that treatment is disclosed in the Treatment Field. Click here to see which treatments we allow on Rapaport Trade.
Incorrect Listings and Misrepresentation of Diamonds: Diamond listings on Rapaport Trade, including location, availability, price, and certification, must be accurately provided.
EGL Grading Reports: Rapaport Trade does not allow EGL diamonds on the website.
Please refer to our Trading Rules, Section 6.6.
Related Press Release Articles:
Honest Grading: Article and Video by Martin Rapaport https://www.diamonds.net/HonestDiamonds/
Choosing a Diamond Upload Method
There are various methods for sellers to list and update diamond inventory to Rapaport Trade.
These are the 3 most common diamond uploading methods, all are manual
Method | Format | More Information | Help Article |
Single Diamond |
| Go to this page to start uploading now | |
Rapaport Trade XL | CSV, XLS, XLSX | Click here to download Rapaport Trade XL | |
Rapaport Trade Website | CSV | Click here to download our CSV template inventory file |
You can also upload using an API that automates uploading for you or through web services.
Click here to read more about uploading your diamonds via API.
Important note for API and Authentication
To upload your diamonds using an API, your programmer needs a login token to authenticate and access upload resources. Click here for guidance.
For security reasons, do not share your Rapaport Trade login credentials with your programmer.
Which diamond uploading method is right for me?
It's hard to track your inventory by doing single uploads, so we recommend uploading from an Excel or CSV file.
Single diamond uploads are meant for people with 20-30 diamonds or fewer.
With Excel or CSV, you can choose to update or replace all, depending on whether you want to only add changes or resync your entire Rapaport Trade stock with your Excel file.
API: Advised for members with a large active inventory. The inventory source can either be a stock program or an XL file.
Diamond Pricing Guidance
White diamonds (D-Z color) under 4ct must be uploaded with $/ct or a discount. Fancy colors can be uploaded without a price.
There are 4 columns for diamond pricing: Rapaport Trade Price, Rapaport Trade Discount Percent, Cash Price, and Cash Price Discount Percent.
Please refer to this article to learn more about these 4 columns and how they affect your pricing.
If both discount % and $/ct are filled in and uploaded, Rapaport Trade only considers the $/ct, so carefully check the pricing in your diamond inventory upload file
There’s no need to fill out the Rapaport price. Rapaport Trade calculates that when uploading the diamond.
10-carat+ diamonds: If you use the 5-carat price list to price your 10-carat+ diamonds, you will need to upload the diamond data with $/ct pricing, not the discount %.
Diamond Listing Maintenance Rules
To keep your diamonds visible and relevant, adhere to these important rules:
Refresh Listings Weekly: Ensure your inventory is updated to remain active on the platform.
Accurate Availability: Remove sold items promptly and adjust details as needed.
Please also read Diamond Guidance Upload to help you successfully upload your diamonds to Rapaport Trade.
By following these guidelines and leveraging Rapaport Trade’s tools, you can effectively manage your diamond listings and grow your business. Visit the linked articles for step-by-step instructions and more details on each part of the process.