Some people say that diamonds are the oldest gem in the world. Diamonds not only symbolize the quality of eternal and timeless, but also become the star of the investment market. At the “2013 Wealth Management and Art Investment†International Summit Forum held in Shanghai a few days ago, Professor Luc Linnaeug, from the University of Tilburg in the Netherlands, pointed out that diamonds have a history of stable appreciation, just like gold and other investment products. The role of hedging inflation.
On May 15th, the Christie's auction in Geneva, Switzerland, launched a rare pear-shaped flawless diamond weighing 101.73 carats, which is not only one of the largest pear-shaped diamonds in the world, but also because of its D color and Type IIA. One of the most perfect diamonds in the world, the diamond was eventually sold for more than $26 million. The 59.6-carat oval-shaped innocent bright pink diamond, which will be shot at Sotheby's in Geneva on November 13th, is the largest internal flawless pink diamond ever evaluated by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). More than $60 million, it is the most expensive diamond ever seen on the auction floor.
Rare diamonds for long-term investment
For the collection, whether it is calligraphy, porcelain, or diamonds, the collection value must meet two criteria, one is rarity, and the other is market liquidity. These two standards are indispensable.
Diamonds can be formed after thousands of years of geological and physical effects. From the exploration of diamond mines to mining, cutting, polishing and inlaying, it requires a lot of manpower, financial resources and material resources. The vast majority after mining is diamonds that can only be used for industrial production, and there are some small broken diamonds in the remaining part, so there are very few diamonds that can reach the carat level.
Many people think that the price of diamonds increases exponentially according to the size of the carat. In fact, color, clarity, weight, cut, and demand all affect their prices. Diamonds are divided into different grades according to the degree of yellowing, up to D grade, to some yellowish M, L, up to the lowest Z grade. A colored diamond is a kind of diamond. Its natural color is added to its charm and added value. It is more rare than the colorless loose diamond. According to collector Yang, from the price point of view, the price of colored diamonds is much higher than that of colorless loose diamonds, and from the perspective of human aesthetic standards, things with color are always more charming than things without color.
Ms. Chen Hua, executive director of Daxinchang Diamond Investment Center, believes that the higher the 4C grade of diamonds, the larger the appreciation space and the higher the resale rate. As an investment, the more profit you make. She said that the color diamonds will have more room for growth in the future, and the colorless loose diamonds will be standardized, and the value will be more quantified and easier to flow.
Some experts believe that for entry-level collectors, white diamonds with a D color of more than 10 carats and colored diamonds of more than 5 carats are very collectible. “The white diamonds are more complete, the quotation system is more perfect, the international price is more transparent, and the price basis can be found in the international quotation. The color diamonds are not comparable because of the price, the price is more negotiated by the two parties, and the price is transparent. Not enough, so it is recommended that beginners invest in white diamonds," Chen Hua said.
Mr. Yang suggested that if collectors or investors collect loose diamonds, they can choose diamonds of more than 1 carat. In addition, you must have a GIA certificate from the Gemological Institute of the United States. Speaking of GIA, it never gives the diamond appraisal level. This is because after the loose diamond has been inlaid and turned into a diamond ornament, its value will also shrink to a certain extent, and many things are difficult to identify the result. In fact, people can't accurately determine the carat size of the diamond ornament with the naked eye, and different mosaic methods will also cause a certain degree of visual error.
Diamond prices are growing steadily year after year
According to relevant statistics, diamond prices have increased by 16% per year over the past 50 years, and the average annual return on investment diamonds is generally stable at 3% to 5%.
Chen Hua believes that the price of diamonds has increased and stabilized. One is scarcity. Second, it is strong against inflation. Third, diamonds belong to monopoly industries, with stable prices, small fluctuations, and low investment risks. Price fluctuations are not easily affected by the economic pattern. From 1960 to the present, even if there was a war, basically no increase in the price of diamonds was blocked. Fourth, diamonds have international 4C standards, which are easy to identify and not easy to fake. Fifth, diamonds are valuable commodities and are in the stage of compensatory growth. Previously, due to the over-issuance of global currencies, various commodities and valuable commodities such as oil and gold have experienced several rounds of substantial growth. The price of diamonds has risen slightly and is currently in the stage of compensatory growth.
In addition, diamond itself is a non-renewable resource and global reserves are limited. In 2010, the leading player in the diamond industry, De Beers, announced the reduction of annual diamond production. As diamond production declines, diamonds will become increasingly scarce. In Mr. Yang's view, diamonds will certainly have room for added value in the future and are suitable for long-term investment.
Mr. Yang introduced that his main business is alcohol. He once did a wine research. If the investor bought 147 bottles of Lafite in 1985, he has now become a multi-millionaire. However, the need for specific conditions in the preservation of wine is not an easy task. The same is true for gold. Gold has risen five times since the 1980s, but gold will have some loss after many years. But diamonds don't, and their value and charm are close to perfection, which is an ideal investment.
In China, investment transactions in diamonds are also underway. China Merchants Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China have started the diamond investment fund business; Diamond Bird has cooperated with Fujian and auction companies to hold a diamond auction. However, Mr. Yang told the author that diamonds as an investment product can only be said to have just begun in China, and many investors have a wait-and-see attitude toward their enthusiasm and commitment. “Investment products are liquid, but the domestic repurchase and liquidation channels of diamonds have not yet been fully opened. In fact, the widening of the channels of realization and the understanding of the value of diamonds by consumers and investors are complementary, and the awareness has improved. By recognizing its value, transactions can be done between individuals and individuals, or between institutions and institutions."
Limited circulation hinders diamond trading
During the Second World War, many Jews migrated to escape the war and many valuable items could not be taken away, except for diamonds. Many Jewish families living in New York today are engaged in diamond trade.
Chen Hua believes that although the price of diamonds has increased by 30% to 40% for three consecutive years since 2009, the enthusiasm for diamonds at home and abroad has been increasing, but the circulation of diamonds is still limited, mainly concentrated in auctions. It is difficult to truly reflect the rising space of diamonds and pawnshops.
In the auction results of Yachang, search for the diamond special, the following results: Shanghai National Auction 2010 Autumn Art Auction "Jade Diamond Jewelry Special", Beijing Hanhai 2011 Autumn Auction "Time is still good - diamonds "Watch", Beijing Goethe 2012 Autumn Art Auction "Yao Shizhen - Rare Diamonds". Domestic diamond auctions are pitiful. Check out the results of the Beijing Goethe Diamond Special, 26 auctions, with a total turnover of 4.85 million yuan, and the turnover rate is only 19.2%.
Although diamonds are still a few special auctions in China, what needs to be seen is that diamonds, like works of art, are gradually entering the sights of high-end collectors. As an investment, diamonds and art are very different. The current art market chaos is frequent, and the main reason is that each piece of art itself is unrepeatable and isolated, and there is no good price reference system. So it leads to chaos in prices and hype. Diamonds have a strict 4C standard and have become the only standardized and valuable commodity outside of gold. In addition, because diamonds have an internationally priced offer, each diamond can find its own real price, cutting off the possibility of the high price of diamonds at the root of value, ensuring the fairness and transparency of diamond investment. If you are doing medium and long-term value investment, diamonds are a very good choice. If you are making short-term and medium-term investments, it is also a good time when the current diamond price is rising.
Chen Hua said that the domestic diamond market is in a state of rapid growth. The diamond investment market is in a state of burgeoning. Various banks and financial capital have entered the diamond investment field. Private capital has also taken the lead, and the boom in diamond investment is emerging.
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