Making Rarity Tangible: FCRF Launches Printed Report
The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) has unveiled the first printed edition of its renowned Rarity Report, marking a significant step in the evolution of transparency and storytelling within the fancy-colour diamond market. Until now, the Rarity Report has been available only in digital format, serving as an indispensable tool for jewellers, auction houses and collectors seeking to understand the frequency and rarity of specific stones. The transition to print introduces a new dimension, combining the analytical rigour of data with the tactile impact of a physical document.
The printed Rarity Report provides the same rarity analysis as its digital counterpart, illustrating how often a diamond of a particular colour, size, cut and clarity is expected to appear in the global market each year. It does not aim to replace the Gemological Institute of America’s grading system but rather to complement it, adding a statistical layer that enhances both transparency and client confidence. By placing rarity into context, the report empowers jewellers and collectors to engage with diamonds not only as objects of beauty but also as assets whose scarcity can be measured and explained.
One of the most important benefits of the printed edition lies in its ability to support storytelling. A physical report offers a tangible reference point that can be shown during client meetings or preserved as part of a collector’s archive. It also provides a powerful way to discuss stones that may no longer be physically present, extending its relevance beyond the immediate point of sale. This combination of credibility and narrative is expected to strengthen the emotional connection between buyer and gemstone.
Industry leaders have already welcomed the move. Quig Bruning, Senior Vice President of Sotheby’s, described the printed Rarity Report as a game changer, highlighting how it enhances client engagement and bridges the gap between technical data and luxury experience. For auction houses, retailers and private dealers, the printed format is likely to become a valuable sales tool, enabling professionals to communicate complex information in a clear, elegant and authoritative manner.
Founded in 2014, the FCRF has built its reputation on creating research-based tools designed to increase transparency in the fancy coloured diamond industry. Alongside the Rarity Report, the foundation publishes the Fancy Color Diamond Index, provides pre-auction analysis and offers valuation services that have become benchmarks for the market. The decision to release a printed edition aligns with its broader mission of making diamond data more accessible and more meaningful to professionals and collectors worldwide.
The new report is now available for purchase directly from the FCRF website, expanding access beyond the foundation’s membership base. While pricing has not yet been publicly disclosed, the exclusivity of the edition reflects its positioning as both an educational instrument and a luxury object in its own right. By transforming raw data into a printed narrative, the FCRF has created a tool that promises to elevate the way rarity is understood, communicated and preserved for generations to come.
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