During the past budgetary talks the capital gains tax was a controversial issue. The tax targets capital gains on listed and unlisted shares. Many investors suspiciously followed this discussion. The capital gains tax on shares is coming, but there are alternative investment goods, like gold or diamond as an investment where the tax does not (yet) apply.
What determines the price and value of diamonds?
Everyone knows that diamonds are precious stones but assessing the correct value of a diamond is a matter best left for the experts. The value of a diamond, along with the economic context and the asking price of the jeweller will ultimately determine the price of your diamond. The price of diamonds is expressed in US dollars per carat. A 0.5 carat diamond, for example, is priced at $1,400 per carat. The price for this diamond is then $1,400x0.5, so $700.
Positive price forecast for diamond: still the best investment
A price increase (with certain volatility) is expected for rough diamond in 2017. After which in 2018 a substantially upward price movement is foreseen.
Learn all there is to know about the price of diamonds
- Certification, quality and price are three key factors when selecting an investment diamond
- The shape has a huge impact on the price
- Price setting is done based on price lists like Rapaport and Idex
