Watches are among the very few things that combine luxury, admirable craftsmanship, and technology. To some they might be a daily necessity, for others they might be a sought after piece of jewelry or gadget, but whichever the case, watches can ...
2020 was certainly an eventful year to say the least. In times of great change, it's very easy to get lost in everything moving around us. Routines are gone, tried and true solutions have changed, and the comfort of "certainty" has vanished. ...
How many times in your life have you come across a "million-dollar" investment opportunity? Or better yet, when was the last time you saw one emerge? Were these "safe" opportunities or were they fraught with risk? Right now, you may be thinking, ...
It's been established that we are in a "new norm," and instead of letting uncertainty confound us, we must be proactive and safeguard our wealth from the turbulence. That might just be easier than you think though, especially if you know where to ...
We are now entering a new norm but instead of letting uncertainty confound us, we must adapt to protect ourselves financially. In this post we will be sharing some investment observations you might find useful during times of economic uncertainty. ...
In July, the colored diamond market once again demonstrated how well it performs during periods of economic uncertainty! The month held two large auctions by Christie’s and Sotheby’s respectively, and not only did the results greatly exceed ...
One of the first lessons we learn as children is that “nothing lasts forever.” The shows we watched, the games we played, the snacks we ate, the toys we had, even our first pets, all taught us that nothing lasts forever. The "new normal" created by ...
The Coronavirus outbreak has presented governments, business owners, and the rest of us for that matter, with a very significant dilemma...Do we open up the economy but risk the health of the public, or do we keep everything closed and risk the ...
As the world tries to navigate through the pandemic, there is a raging debate occurring between maintaining health and restarting the economy. Hypothetically speaking, even if the global economy were to open “tomorrow,” things could not immediately ...
Oil prices, the Coronavirus, and stock market fluctuations have the global financial market in a current state of turmoil. While this is indeed concerning, things always get worse before they get better, as they say. We need to remain calm and ...
It's March, which means it's the month we celebrate both March Madness and everything green. So, what better way to celebrate that then to share insight around one of the most famous green basketball ball cards in history, and green diamonds. Did ...
Scarce. Webster defines it as deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand; not plentiful or abundant. The old cliché says the only thing scarcer than scarce are “hen’s teeth.” Once the Argyle Mine closes later in 2020, are pink ...
2020 ushers in not only the dawn of a new decade but a significant shift in the supply of the naturally colored diamonds with the closing of the iconic Argyle Mine. The one certainty to expect is that investment portfolios are going to be changing; ...
When it comes to colored diamonds, the biggest determining factor of their value is their rarity. Red is the rarest diamond color in the world. It's so rare in fact, that it is thought that only 30 true gem quality red diamonds are known to exist. ...
This post has been updated for 2020 While natural green diamonds are exceptionally rare, they have often been outperformed by their red, blue, and pink counterparts, mainly because of color preference. This “underestimation” if you would, often ...
Natural green diamonds are among the rarest colored diamonds in the world. In fact, only few true investment grade green diamonds have ever been discovered, Those which made their way to the auction block not only managed to shatter price records, ...
As diamond enthusiasts, collectors, and investors, it's only natural you want to know that you're getting exactly what you paid for. It's therefore a smart choice to always request for, and verify the authentication of your diamond’s GIA certificate ...
About five thousand years ago, diamonds were first mentioned in ancient writings. The first diamonds were gathered from alluvial deposits in Indian rivers and streams, and the diamond trade dates from that time. Fast forward to 1871, the first year ...
Whether you’re an investor, collector, or diamond enthusiast, you are well aware that the highest contributing factor for a colored diamond’s value is its hue. In this article we will be examining the difference between a color modifier and an ...
This post has been updated for 2019 When we think of buying a colored diamond, our mind pictures magnificent jewels set in high quality pendants, rings, necklaces, and earrings. While purchasing a set stone may be appealing and can save some time ...