A love of investment

The ring on the cover under the Baunat Group brand, among the pioneers of "Smart Luxury" in the early 2000s, is a magnificent 18 kt white gold solitaire with 1 ct dimante quality certified D-IF-EX-None fluorescence-GIA. The price starts at CHF 14,320 excluding tax. Vice, eulogy of love or simple investment? A little of everything can be said. In "times of war" like today's, a sad and highly topical expression to which we are unfortunately now accustomed, jewelry becomes a refuge asset par excellence along with bricks and gold. With wars whether far or near, those who get rich are not only arms manufacturers but also speculators or simple investors capable of betting at the right time on the right luxury good. How to navigate such an exclusive market? How to understand such eye-catching gem quotations? One must start with up-to-date and easy-to-understand price lists. Among the many, the Rap(p)oport or Rapa Port, the name of an Italian family of Jewish origin from Porto (Modena), stands out for clarity. The Rapaport Diamond Report represents the price list for cut diamonds. Wholesalers use it daily to learn about changes in diamond prices. The Rapaport is issued every Friday and serves as the basis for determining the price of diamonds sold per unit. The price does not necessarily vary from one Friday to the next. "Stock market uncertainties and economic unknowns favor safe haven assets such as gemstones. Investing in diamonds allows you to hold assets issued in U.S. dollars, what is very advantageous at this time as Europe goes through a bearish phase at all levels", explains a note from the firm with offices in Paris and Antwerp. "Our business is to advise and accompany investors also to resell stones operating with the utmost confidence. Access to RAPAPORT that allows you to constantly know the course of the diamond to monitor your investments".
If you intend to invest in diamonds, here are a few rules and a few acronyms you absolutely must not forget: only round diamonds of color D or E, clarity IF, VVS1 and VVS2, cut quality EXCELLENT or VERY GOOD, Fluorescence absent or minimal (Slight or Faint), GIA, HRD or IGI certificates. Last precaution: ask that the stone be laser engraved or sealed by the laboratory in order to be easily recognized. Copyright Deluxu.it Magazine