Exceptional diamonds

2016 was a good year for diamond auctions at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. These ten legendary stones got a new owner for staggering prices.

“Where can I buy gemstones as an investment?” This article will give you a clear answer to this question. In addition, you’ll also find out what you should take into account when buying gemstones.

Rubies are the world’s second rarest gemstones after diamonds. This intense red stone has enjoyed uninterrupted fame for centuries and is a symbol of love and passion. High quality rubies are therefore highly sought-after by collectors or private buyers. However, selling rubies at a healthy profit requires a thorough knowledge of this specific segment of the market. In this article we will clarify how to sell your rubies and what factors to take into account.

At the end of June, the “Lesedi La Rona”, the second biggest rough diamond in the world with a weight of 1.109 carat (approximately 222 grams), is being auctioned by the auction house Sotheby’s. People interested in buying diamonds have already noted the 29^th of June in their diaries. It is the first rough diamond that is being sold via a public auction, rather than being offered to diamond dealers exclusively.

Many savers are pushed towards alternatives in their search for profitability. The threshold towards high risk equity funds is generally too high, where you invest in both shares and bonds. Meanwhile the capital in such funds has surpassed that of pure shares funds. In 2015 Belgian investors have put 173 billion euros into investment funds, of which 54 billion has been put into mixed investment funds. Another alternative for the classic savings account is buying diamonds.

Gold prices can fluctuate significantly, depending on events that are out of our control, such as election results, harvests, decisions made by actors on the financial market and so on…