Investors are in a quandary about where to put their money. The real estate bubble has burst. The stock markets are falling. Economic experts say the global economy is teetering on the edge of a grand recession. What's an investor to do?
Step 1 Learn about diamonds. You must know a lot about gemstones in order to be a successful diamond investor. When wise investors don't trust the economic system created by man, they look to the assets Mother Nature creates: precious metals like platinum, gold, copper and silver, and precious gemstones like certified diamonds. Start by learning our SIX C's: Cut Color, Clarity, Carat,Certification and Confidence. Each of these factors influences the value of a diamond.
Step 2 Plan your diamond investments. Start by budgeting how much you can invest. Then decide what quality diamonds you can afford. Diamonds are graded based on color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. Color grades range from "D" to "Z," with a perfectly colorless stone receiving a grade of "D", and a yellow stone being graded "Z". Tip: Keep in mind that the best value appreciations have consistently been associated with color G or better. The clarity grade measures imperfections that affect the purity of the stone. Internally flawless diamonds receive an "IF" grade, while flawed diamonds receive an "I3" grade. Tip: With clarity of VS2 or better because of the rarity and exclusivity, the percentage of value increases are the most common amongst the higher-grade diamonds in round brilliants, especially in the Hearts and Arrows cut. Cut refers to the shape of the stone: round, heat, marquise, pear-shaped, emerald-cut, oval, and radiant. Carat is the standard unit used to measure the weight of a diamond. Tip: Always invest in diamonds that are at least 1.00 carat, in order to secure a larger profit margin.
Step 3 Determine if you want to buy loose diamonds. Loose diamonds are more liquid because if you need to sell one, you won't need to find someone who likes the setting. Tip: We recommend buying super ideal round cut brilliant diamonds with Hearts and Arrows for prime investment. Other cuts that are in fashion might not be in fashion when you are trying to sell.
Step 4 Certified diamonds are a trading commodity, so their prices can vary. The rarity of high grade certified stones is reflected in their price. An "E" grade, half-carat, emerald cut diamond can cost nearly $1,300, while an "H" grade, three-carat emerald cut diamond can cost more than $24,000. Like any investment, certified gemstones fluctuate in value. Generally speaking, larger gemstones will increase in value faster than smaller stones. Tip: As an investor, you should purchase the largest certified stones you can afford rather than investing in quantities of smaller diamonds. Economists report that certified diamonds have provided a 30 percent return on investment over the last five years, and that rate of return is expected to increase another 10 to 20 percent in the next few years. With wealthy, cash-rich Chinese investors entering the market in the near future, some analysts have predicted a 100% increase in prices of certified diamonds in the next five to ten years.
Step 5 Investment quality certified stones are certified by independent laboratories whose business is to certify gemstones, not sell them. Tip: Only buy loose diamonds that are certified by the Gemological Institute of America, the European Gem Laboratory or the American Gemological Society. All D2D diamonds are certified by your choice of laboratory. Tip: Keep in mind that the best value appreciations have consistently been associated with color G or better, with clarity of VS2 or better. We recommend buying super ideal round cut brilliant diamonds with Hearts and Arrows for prime investment. Other cuts that are in fashion might not be in fashion when you are trying to sell.
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