EXPERT INSIGHTS
RAYAH LEVY
“Fancy Color Diamonds (FCDs) are one of the strongest commodities, and arguably the strongest long-term commodity in the world, backed by decades of data. In the global financial landscape, based on over 100 years of data, color diamonds are a market of true and correct supply and demand, unlike other manipulated markets. Every year there are less high-quality color diamonds at tender, and every year the demand for investment-grade color diamonds as a hard asset becomes increasingly stronger. In the financial landscape now and in the coming years, the color diamonds market will undergo its greatest change yet as it will become an indexed commodity vs. a valued asset based on previous sales.
From the moment we make the first purchase toward your collection, FCD Invest will monitor investment markets, fancy color and gem markets, and update the value of the diamonds within the collection and implement up-to-the-minute innovative strategies for continued growth. Full evaluations will take place annually.”
ADDITIONAL EXPERT INSIGHTS
Discover insights from other leading diamond experts worldwide on the benefits and opportunities of diamond investing.
Susan Jaques
Gemological Institute of America (GIA) President and CEO
“Consider that most diamonds are more than one billion years old. Most objects that are one billion years old are in museums, not on your finger! There is such an extraordinary story and romance behind these stones called diamonds.”
Vickie Sek
Christie’s Chairman of Jewelry for Asia
“Strong sell-through rates and exceptional prices achieved for top quality colored diamonds and gemstones reflect a robust market demand.”
Miri Chen
Former Fancy Color Research Foundation CEO
“Fancy color diamonds are gaining recognition as a worthy investment due to their stability and rarity. Major global investors tend to be high net worth individuals who also invest in alternative asset classes, such as art, vintage watches, cars, and wine. They understand fancy color diamonds’ value and scarcity, and are eager to own one-of-a-kind pieces that allow wealth preservation.”
Patti Wong
Former Southeby's International Chairperson
“The concept of a diamond as both emotionally enduring and supremely hard reinforces its image as one of the safest of investments, something to turn to particularly in times of financial uncertainty, today more than ever.”
Martin Rapaport
Rapaport Group Chairman
“Jewelry is the most personal thing you own! No two people in the world have the same collection—each piece tells a unique story about your individuality & personality. Unlike other purchases, diamonds hold long-term value and appreciation. They’re not just accessories—they’re reflections of who you are. Natural diamonds are best suited for those with wealth—they're a luxury meant for people who can afford to spend.”
Leibish Polnauer
Leibish & Co. President and Founder
“The current demand for diamonds is stronger than the supply. Top quality important diamonds with IF and FL clarities sell fast and people are starting to look at them as a long-term investment. Lab Grown diamonds are the biggest scam this industry has ever seen. Customers are lured in to spend a bit less than a natural diamond, but in the end, they get a product of no resale value. The future of real diamonds is greater than ever.”
Maeijan Dundek
Author
“Diamonds are the most prized and highly valued of gemstones. Throughout history they have been admired by royalty and worn as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries the diamond acquired unique status as the ultimate gift of love, in myth and reality. It is the hardest known substance yet has the simplest chemical composition consisting of crystalized carbon, the chemical element that is fundamental to all life.”
Dr. Sergio Calqueiro
Foz Gold & Diamonds Trading Managing Director
“Colored diamonds are the best investment option if anyone would like to invest in diamonds. Buy and hold colored stones over the last 10 years have gone up an incredible 350% to 400% so returns are anything from 35% to 40% a year. Show me a better investment. We will keep investing in color stones and hopefully, we can grow in this market.”
David Kellie
Natural Diamond Council CEO
“Natural diamonds are earth's real treasures, exceptionally rare, responsibly sourced in a way that supports livelihoods and contributes to conservation efforts around the world."
David Bennett
Understanding Jewelry Co-Founder, Former Sotheby's Worldwide Chairmaan, Jewelry Division
“We humans have been fascinated by diamonds since they were first discovered in India in the 4th century BC. Each stone that we are lucky enough to handle was created thousands of years ago by an extraordinary process deep within the Earth. Throughout history, diamonds have sparked wars, brokered peace, granted regal status and, importantly, brought great beauty into our lives.”
Yuri Okoyemov
Former Alrosa Deputy CEO
“Colored diamonds appreciate even in turbulent times against the backdrop of instability of the world economy. We expect fancy diamonds to become ever more popular investments in the near future.”
Cormac Kinney
Diamond Standard CEO
“No matter what your portfolio looks like today, if you add diamonds to it, your risk is significantly lower. Diamonds are an untapped trillion dollar natural resource – more than silver or platinum combined.”
FCRF DATA
Fancy Color Research Foundation
The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) provides fact-based support for Fancy Color Diamonds as an asset class and empowers sellers with the unparalleled proficiency that the field demands. As a non-trading organization, the FCRF promotes transparency and fair trade through the Fancy Color Diamond Price Index, rarity data, auction analyses, commercial research, and objective evaluations.
FCRF KNOWLEDGE ROOM
We are committed to providing our clients with valuable education and insight. Rather than relying solely on our perspective, we invite you to explore a curated selection of educational blogs from the Fancy Color Research Foundation—an internationally recognized authority dedicated to advancing knowledge and transparency in the world of natural fancy color diamonds.
