2010 Investment Hot Point: Diamond

In 2010, the investment market appear the dramatic turning point, the property market downturn, the stock market. Face the status of traditional investments increased risk, more investors turned to the emerging field of investment wise - Diamond. Industry experts said in the past 15 years, diamond prices was fluctuate small, which is ideal for long-term investment.

Currently the main global diamond producer located at Australia, Zaire, Botswana, Russia, South Africa etc. 30 countries, and in accordance with the current annual extraction of about 1 million carats of progress to estimate,about after 25 years, it will be proved after digest all of the diamond reserves, in the most recent years, no new large-scale diamond mine original. Because over-exploitation, we are facing a large diamond mine mineral depletion, also combined with strong demand in Asia on the diamond, which is leading to the global diamond overall crisis. Many diamond company still decided to gradually reduce production in order to extend the life of diamond mining.

Compare with the small diamond that ordinary people to wear,it is more high-profile the stars worn on luxury diamond in the formal occasions, but a huge star to buy diamond jewelry just to show off their wealth? Of course not. Stars are see the potential value of the diamond investment and wide appreciation of the space. To choose the diamond investment of stars have an important factor: preservation and stable income. Diamond prices less volatile and always maintain a steady upward trend, the basic 5% a year to 8% increase, it is worth mentioning that the diamond mining areas in the higher degree of monopoly, so the diamond market has remained steady, too high or too low phenomenon on the price is rare.


The expert said that the large pieces of high quality bare diamond are more suitable for investment value, while the smaller diamonds is more suitable to wear as jewelry. The 1 carat diamond of high quality bare diamond will wait for rising in the value, and its 4C (color, clarity, cut, weight) all have a good level. For example, more than H color, purity more than the VS-type diamonds are a good investment. Although the data indicate that the current average of annual investment rate of return is generally stable at 3% -5% for diamond investment, but the rare gemstone diamonds is much higher than this figure in the rate of return.


The factors that influence bare diamond prices is many more, in addition to weight, clarity, color and cut (the so-called 4C standard), the GIA certificate and other relevant international certification are much have, also the origin of diamonds can represent their excellent origin, which is also noteworthy item.

All that glitters jewelry in Sotheby's "Magnificent Jewels" Fair

Diamond and colored gemstone jewels, including a yellow diamond necklace estimated to be worth $2 million to $3 million, have auctioned at Sotheby's "Magnificent Jewels" Fair in New York on April 20, 2010.

This ruby and diamond flower brooch, originally from Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, in 1967, contains round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 4.05 carats. The petals are "mystery-set" with calibre-cut rubies, mounted in platinum and 18 karat gold. Van Cleef & Arpels created the mystery setting technique, in which prongs are concealed beneath the gems they hold.

Estimated value: $60,000 to 80,000

This pieces is from the collection of Virginia winemaker and philanthropist Patrcia Kluge, including this platinum, sapphire and diamond ring. The cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing about 21.30 carats, is framed by round and single-cut diamonds weighing about 5.7 carats.

Estimated value: $200,000 to $300,000

Birds of a feather

Crafted around 1940, this brooch depicts birds in flight. The wings are set with segments of cabochon moonstones, accented by round and single-cut diamonds and calibré-cut rubies.

Estimated value: $25,000 to $35,000

Sotheby is believes this to be the first necklace set entirely with fancy-vivid yellow diamonds ever to appear at auction. The 42 diamonds weigh a total of 100.17 carats.

Estimated value: $2 million to $3 million

Pear-shaped pair

These pendant earrings feature pear-shaped emeralds weighing 10.58 and 9.76 carats, and diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats, mounted in platinum.

Estimated value: $350,000 to $450,000

Dating to about 1890, this brooch/hair ornament is in the shape of a flying swallow. It has diamonds applied with white enamel, mounted in 10 karat gold.

Estimated value: $30,000 to $40,000

Dietrich's diamonds

Dating to about 1930, this platinum and diamond brooch once belonged to actress Marlene Dietrich.

Estimated value: $30,000 to $50,000

The best-known three diamond in the history

According to relevant statistics, each producing 100,000 gem-quality diamonds, which it may be one colored diamond, the probability of only one hundred thousandth. The pink, green, golden yellow diamond shines with unusual bright luster and become more precious and rare, regardless of age and Borders,it have captivate all people.

There is a metaphysical point of view, those precious jewels diamonds, its worth for whole country, and always have associated with death and conspiracy, it is the ominous blood-stained items. The French Tavi Mill have found a blue large diamond in the south of India and take it back to France, the unknown things was occured one after another, its owners were died mysteriously, its strange and twists experienced enough to write a novel.

In 1958, the United States jewelers Winston have bought the jewelry heritage of Mackland. Ans become the new owners of Blue Diamond "hope" . A miracle had happened, Winston is not only safe and sound, jewelry business has also become exceptionally good, and later they have developed into the world's leading diamond brand "Harry Winston". Later, Mr. Winston have donated "Hope" diamond to the State, and now hidden in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. From then on, "Hope" diamond stop for a few hundred years strange history.

In 2009, the "Diamond King" diamond dealer Laurence Graff have bid a record 24.3 million U.S. dollars astronomical price bought the precious blue diamond that in European royal family 300-year history. This rare blue diamond is prominent 17 century "Wittelsbach" diamonds, heavy 35.56 karats, both in color and clarity,it could comparable with diamond "hope."

Around in 1743, Augusta have spent 60000 dip (about £ 9000) bought a pear-shaped weighing 41 karats natural green diamonds, diamond texture is pure perfection, according to legend,it was produced in the famous diamond producer - India's Golconda.

The huge green diamond due to hidden in Dresden treasure Germany, hence get the name of "Dresden Green Diamond", after the Second World War, "Dresden" green diamond was shipped to Moscow, after a vagrant life,it was in 1958 returned. "Dresden" green diamond is the representative of green diamonds,which are usually considered companion volume of "hope" diamond, its value is difficult to measure. Though the weight of 41 karats is not the largest, but for their extremely rare green color into the world today,there is no one go beyond this largest green diamond.

Montblanc Bouquet Romantic Rose High Jewelry Series

Montblanc Bouquet brings us a satisfying top jewelry of romantic rose series based on the theme of bloomy roses. The precious and rare diamonds totally weighed 24.07 carats are exquisitely carved into necklace with fluid lines, elegant design and romantic bowknot by the top jewelry masters. Three bloomy diamond roses are winded by the bowknot. The star-shaped diamonds are dazzling in perfect incision. I think the most eye-catching part should be the flawless Montblanc star-shaped diamond in the center of the bowknot. Wearing such elegant, luxurious and dazzling necklace, wherever you go, you are the spotlight.

GRAFF Classic Diamond Jewelry Series

The classic "Butterfly Series"

Nature is the cradle of many of the designer's inspiration, as Graff's latest jewelry series, which is beautiful capture of nature in the biological world,and modeled into the vibrant vitality - Butterfly style jewelry series. She is one of Graff's classic design, designers use Marquise and pear-shaped diamond cutting piled the lifelike butterfly shape, simple but gives vitality,and the latest models have join the fun elements of color, more features.Butterfly style jewelry series represents freedom and abundant vitality, enthusiasm and adventurous personality and their spirit.

Platinum White Diamond Butterfly Earrings
A total of 88 diamond and 24.09 karats, RMB 2,100,000

Platinum White Diamond Butterfly Ring with pink gem
A total of 58 diamond and 0.98 karats, pink gem for 4 and 6.15 karats, RMB 190,000

Highly dynamic "Waterfall Collection"

Precious materials - diamonds are "waterfall series" main material, in the latest style it decorated with a variety of rich colors of precious stones such as emeralds, and other color stones, and even yellow drill, so that the series more attractive and color element.

Platinum heart-shaped rubies, blue and pink stones with white diamond waterfall necklace, RMB 6,000,000

Platinum heart-shaped rubies, blue and pink stones with white diamond waterfall earrings, RMB 1,880,000

"Flower Motif Collection"

Graff's latest series of flower shape jewelry is use simple flower shape as the basis, with different shapes, sizes and cut gems, accompanied by top diamonds which puzzle out one and one delicate blossoming flowers, make this jewelry in the world vary with blooming bucket.

Platinum, gold pillow-shaped yellow diamond with white diamond flower pendant necklace, RMB 5,300,000

Platinum Rose gold pear-shaped and pillow-shaped white diamond with pink diamond flower earrings, RMB 3,000,000

Dior Alternative Jewelry King and Queen Series

Global unique jewelry designer Victoire from the fantasy kingdom of 10, 10 royal couple in the skilled hand of designers, under the modern re-meet, put on luxury clothes, hand in hand to launch their daring adventure without beam.

"Reines et Rois" series use the skull shape for interpretation

As if new lease of life, King and Queen in the mysterious land set aside the yoke of nobility conferred upon them ,the king had change as an amazing illusion pendants, the Queen had become dazzling ring.

Inspired by Baroque for the bright, gorgeous decor

"Reines et Rois" series with skull shape interpretation, inspired by Baroque brilliant, gorgeous decorative style, similar metaphor is intended by skull treasure a good time and remind people to fleeting time marched on. Victoire de Castellane has carefully selected the mysterious and spiritual gems, together with sculptornature's intricate process to create pairs of ornate skull. The rare gem for each has its historical significance and their story: Cat's Eye stone is used in the Middle Ages as a religious holy ornament, jade is the treatment of eye diseases in ancient amulet, jade is said to be useful of the kidney...　　

With Skull phase to implied cherish a good time and remind people to fleeting moments gone

In order to make their creative gallop, breaking the cycle of bondage, Victoire de Castellane set a rule for this luxury creation : only works on the use of platinum and diamonds. King and Queen's body hair, crown, fold lapel, necklaces and pendants staggered in refined platinum nets. Make platinum Network need to countless mosaic techniques, which even some studio re-excavated the ancient technology; In addition, they need to collect a lot of diamonds, and a variety of techniques for carving and shaping, combined with translucent and silver , match pearl colorful light.

Diamond and platinum let these stunning royal meet again

Diamond and platinum let these stunning royal meet again, modeling is just like the ghost of "The Spectre" Shakespeare in the play "Hamlet" describes .

"Reines et Rois" series will be display in London, Monaco, the Middle East, Russia, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Trésor's Luxury Jewelry Exhibition

As a mixture of colourful jewels, Trésor’s collection for 2010 is set to dazzle all. Founded in May 2008, Trésor’s product lines are like the Logo, Fin, Dazzle, Bellezza & Soie Collection – collections that feature a wide array of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and cuffs which portrays elegance, simplicity and timelessness, where very single piece is unique.


The collection is designed by Puja Bordia, who obtained her degree from the Gemological Institue of America, and the jewelry is handcrafted meticulously, and precious gemstones used include the Rainbow Moonstone, Multicolor Sapphire and diamonds.

Jewelred Snoopy

It is the first dog that learns to use its feet to walk, the first dog star on board Apollo 10 spacecraft and on the Broadway stage show, You can see it smiling at McDonald's, gift shops, bookstores, even on the T-shirts, wallets or cell phone pockets.

Born on the 12th October,1949, its name is called Snoopy,who loves sports, writing novels, likes to eat pizza, biscuits and ice cream. It has been poplular among the world's 75 countries, listed on more than 2600 newspaper serials, 300 million comic books, 50 cartoons, accompanied by the estimated 355 million readers.This Snoopy pendant is to celebrate Snoopy’s sixtieth birthday and especially created a diamond-studded Snoopy.

This bright Snoopy pendant is named "Eternal Shining Star”, which means pure and cute Snoopy, like diamonds, constant and shining ,deeply loved by everyone! However,if you can’t afford the most diamond-studded Snoopy and you still want to wear the lovely Snoopy by you.TSL can meet your need by publishing commemorative diamond accessories,one of which is made of dazzling diamond,with Snoopy shape.It absolutely can be the essential accessory for the Snoopy fans because of its exquisite and interesting look.Two sizes are available-big one selling for 15580 dollars,while the small one selling for 6880 dollars.

The most expensive diamond-the 32 carats diamond bidding 7.7 million dollars

Good luster,ideal transparency,perfect craftsmanship and best weighing are what all contained in this diamond. Embeded on a ring,this diamond is of walnut size,flawless and transparent.It also has a small pear-shaped diamond on each side,which weighs 1.61 carats and 1.51 carats respectively.However,the auctioneer didn’t leak identity of the buy,only said that he won the bid by phones. According to the record,the owner was a millionaire charitarian’s wife,who died in this March-91 years old.

The diamond was a birthday present she bought for her 90’s birthday. It’s said that the diamond was sent from Beverly Hills’s jewelry store to her house by armed guards.According to the experts in the auction house,prior to the bid,it’s estimated to be priced between 3 million dollars and 5 million dollars,because of the four top qualities it has.Early in May,a 30 carats diamond was bidded for 3.1 million dollars, which was the highest price for this kind of diamond.

Related links:Jagers-A kind of colorless and transparent diamond,the one of which has light blue is the best.

Carmen Red-A kind of transparent diamond with colors from pink to bright red,the one of which has bright and dark red is the rarity.

Blue Pearl-A kind of sky blue,blue or dark blue transparent diamond,the one of which has dark blue color is the best.

Green Diamond-A kind of light green or green transparent diamond,most of which were caused by distortion of crystal structure.The color usually will only emerges on the surface and the most expensive one will be bright green one.

Purple Diamond-A kind of light purple or purple transparent diamond,the price of which is three times higher than the colorless diamond.The rarity one will be mauve ones.

Fancy Light Yellow-A kind of golden transparent diamond,which is a common colored diamond species.

Orange Diamond-A mixture of orange and red,which usually takes on brown.However,the pure orange diamond is rare till nowadays.

Black Diamond-Also named diamant,which can’t be considered to be gem stones.

Floral Necklace

The first one is Léon Hatot Floral Necklace,with a mauve diamond on the upper side of the necklace,it accentuates its luxurious and novel.

While the silver diamond with floral pattern and one bigger mauve floral-two mauve buds also add some changes for this charming necklace.Just showing off your personalities upon different occasions.The natural beauty lies in that it appears and disappears in a flash,just a stunning flash.

The Germany centurial top jewelry brand Léon Hatot spent over 1000 hours on curving out layering lotus,in shape of water drops.The unconventional beauty is released by the rippling pond side with ever elegant Art Deco trimmings.The naturally drapped chain elegantly connects the flowers and the leaves closely.

The dazzling diamond accentuates upon your delicate neck,looks like some lotus smell is penetrating into your hair,reminding you of indulging in a beautiful secne of peaceful and elegant lotus.

The next one comes to a Romantic Rose Series of Bouquet Jewelry. It was carved by precious 24.07 carats of white diamond and a elagant and graceful butterfly bowknot surrounded by three blooming diamond roses.

The craftsman used the “Bouquet Cut ” to create a star shape dazzling diamond.A star shape diamond weighing about 6 carats is embeded in the central of the butterfly bowknot. The earrings were respectively embeded with one Bouquet star shape diamond over 2 carats,which is the purest and flawless,even considered to be the sublimation of beauty.