Every colored investment stone is a gemstone. But not every gemstone is an investment one.
From the very beginning, I would like to dispel some misconceptions regarding the fact that by purchasing, for example, jewelry with sapphires, rubies, emeralds, we make investments. The fact is that when creating jewelry, aesthetic requirements and compliance with the designer’s idea are imposed on the stone to a greater extent. The cost of jewelry largely depends on the complexity of the jeweler’s work, and sometimes on the fame of the jewelry brand. The stone in the product, of course, can be an investment, but only on the condition that it has the highest rating according to several criteria. Here they are:
- Cut
- Color
- Purity/transparency
- Size
All four parameters combine to give the stone one incredibly important characteristic – RARITY, which, in turn, determines its “investment value” and also affects its value.
The most expensive and in demand at the moment are, for example, rubies mined in Myanmar. (Burma). They have a very special color – pigeon blood, pure red with a slight bluish tinge. The price of such a stone per carat can reach 25,000 euros or more.
Another example is tanzanites, extracted from the only deposit in the world. The area of their production is only a few square kilometers, in Tanzania (Africa). Therefore, they are extremely rare (and in demand). Tanzanites are a million times rarer than diamonds. And, although the price of one carat of this stone is not so high now (compared to ruby), due to its rarity, it has a tremendous potential for value increase.
The youngest colored gems have been created by nature for 300 million years, the oldest for 5 billion years. They grew naturally in very specific areas of our planet. They were formed under the influence of extremely high temperatures and chemical reactions that cannot be recreated in artificial conditions. No two stones are exactly the same. It’s like snowflakes or fingerprints. What is unique is always valuable.
Colored investment stones have a number of advantages that make them suitable for private investment. Like gold, precious metals, and diamonds, colored gemstones tend to persist for centuries. They are not susceptible to corrosion, salt water, oxygen and sunlight cannot harm them. A stone can lie untouched for centuries even on the seabed, without losing its beauty, splendor, without losing its value.
In recent years, there has been increased interest in colored investment gems in insider circles. They turned out to be the best investment, protected from global economic crises. Current events in the world have shown how important it is to have such tangible assets.