It has discovered how private investors can find the right gemstone, what pitfalls the market holds, and where the greatest investment potential is currently seen.
Gemstones are of interest to all investors already invested in other asset classes. We operate in the area of alternative real investments, which makes them comparable to asset classes such as gold, wine, vintage cars, and art. The vast majority of our clients own gold and want to include gemstones in their portfolios as a non-speculative, medium- to long-term investment alternative. Gemstones can serve as the backbone of a long-term investment. The advantages of gemstones over gold are that they are smaller, easier to transport, and also easier to store. This allows you to consolidate a larger investment sum into a smaller volume.
We’ve seen sharp price increases for colored gemstones. Uncertainties in the global financial markets generally boost prices in the gemstone market. The largest increases were during the first year of COVID-19, with an average increase of 38 percent. The surge in demand was extremely strong, spreading from Asia to the entire world. Always buy gemstones with a certificate! This is the only way to rule out fakes and detect unwanted color treatments. Anyone who buys without a certificate (and stay away from them in countries like India, Thailand, or Sri Lanka unless you’re an expert) is beyond help, in my opinion!
Instead of investing your money in just one gemstone, consider diversifying your portfolio to include at least two to five stones. We recommend always keeping a ruby, a blue sapphire, and an emerald in your portfolio, along with alexandrites, tourmalines, aquamarine, and tanzanite. These stones are the most popular and easiest to sell. A suitable stone starts at a minimum investment of €2,500 and should be held for at least five years.
Other gemstones are also interesting as investments. So don’t think you’ll find bargains on good gemstones; that’s a myth.
