The Antwerp diamond sector remains the global leader in the fight against conflict diamonds. Blood diamonds are systematically blocked in Antwerp by the Kimberley Process, a collaboration between governments, the diamond sector and NGOs. This means buying diamonds in Antwerp offers automatic security that your diamonds are ethically responsible. But what does that mean exactly?
Investing in diamonds and transparency ... a challenge?
It is not a secret anymore that there will be an even greater demand for diamonds and that the offer can’t follow. Everybody knows what this means: the prices will rise. But investors aren’t giving up and are using this trend to their advantage by setting up investment funds, even though they are being hampered by a lack of transparency and are experiencing difficulties in entering the market.
What determines the price of sapphires?
With colour variations in numerous colours, the sapphire is undoubtedly the most remarkable gemstone. Although sapphires comes in a variety of colours, the blue sapphire is the best known. Sapphires are usually less expensive than diamonds thus making them more accessible to investors with a smaller budget. In this article, we will inform you about the factors that determine the value and prices of sapphires and explain the options for investing in sapphires.
What determines the price of rubies?
The price of rubies per carat is the most expensive in the coloured gemstones category, and this makes them a desirable investment. What exactly determines the price of rubies?
Diamond cutting : the different steps
The diamond’s cutting process has been perfected since the late 18th century. The beautiful loose diamond therefore has unseen fires and a beautiful sparkle. But which steps does a rough diamond need to go through to turn into such a masterpiece? How do these phases progress?
Buying diamonds: exclusives or commercials?
Would you like to invest in diamonds? A good decision to make, according to our blog post about investment diamonds in 2018. Only: where do you start? A quick search on the internet will land you at auction houses such as Sotheby’s, where diamonds are sold for exuberant prices. Should you end your search here, with a significant budget to spend, or should you look for other high quality diamonds at more affordable prices?
