Clarify Your Budget and Investment Horizon
Clarify your budget and investment horizon. Think about how much of your portfolio you want to move into diamonds and for how long. Diamonds are more suitable for medium to long-term holding.
Choose Stone Size (Weight)
Higher weight (in carats) means significantly better long-term tradability. Stones from approximately 0.5 ct and above are often chosen, depending on the investor's budget.
Prioritize Quality Over Quantity
It's generally better to own one higher-quality diamond than multiple stones of lesser quality. Investment diamonds should have higher color and clarity grades, which are most sought after in the market.
Insist on an Independent Certificate
Every investment diamond should have an international certificate (GIA, IGI or HRD), which precisely describes its parameters. The certificate greatly facilitates future sale.
Verify the Price
The Rapaport price list helps with price orientation and is a globally recognized reference for trading natural diamonds.
