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Investment Risk Series: Issue 2
In this blog, we consider various risk levels and how they impact comfort and confidence as an investor.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Investment Risk Series: Issue 1
Part 1 of a 6-part series on investment risks. This blog discusses the cost of investing in FCDs.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Oct 25, 20233 min read


The Importance of Appraisals
There are many reasons why it is important to appraise your diamond investments every few years. Below, we outline some points to...

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Sep 13, 20233 min read


What is an Investment-Grade Diamond?
Investment-Grade Diamonds are high-quality rare diamonds with a resale spread that increases over time.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Aug 16, 20234 min read


Clarifying Clarity in Color Diamonds
Learn all about how clarity impacts fancy color diamond investments.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jun 28, 20232 min read


The GIA Diamond Clarity Plotting Diagram Explained
The GIA Diamond Clarity Plotting Diagram Explained

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Overlooked Treasure: Orange Diamonds
Learn about orange fancy color diamonds here.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jun 14, 20233 min read


Auction Terminology
This article includes a list of terms and phrases that you might come across if you ever find yourself at an auction.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
May 24, 20235 min read


All About Color Modifiers
Many fancy color diamonds contain two or three colors; some even contain up to four! Read all about color modifiers here.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
May 3, 20233 min read


What To Do After You’ve Purchased Investment-Grade Diamonds
Assuming you have gone through the process and are now the proud owner of a rare and glorious Fancy Color Diamond… what’s next?

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Mar 21, 20233 min read


3 Simple Tips For Cleaning Your Diamond Jewelry
In this article, we will give you 3 simple tips for successfully cleaning your diamond jewelry.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Feb 13, 20233 min read


2022 Financial Recap
2022 Financial recap and 2023 outlook. Included is a list of our favorite blogs from 2022.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Dec 28, 20223 min read


Cubic Zirconia | Moissanite | Lab-Grown | Natural Diamonds
Diamonds are a sought-after commodity due to their beauty, mystery, and contribution to social status. As with all luxury items, there...

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Oct 28, 20225 min read


The Best Cut and Shape for Diamond Investments
When discussing diamonds, we often use cut and shape interchangeably. In actuality, they have completely different meanings.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Mar 11, 20222 min read


The World's Most Famous Pink Diamonds
Learn about the World's Most Famous Pink Diamonds

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Feb 3, 20228 min read


International Fancy Color Diamond Dealers Discuss Market Dynamics via FCRF
International Fancy Color Diamond Dealers Talk About the Market Dynamics, Covid, and More… For the first time in two years, people were...

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Rayah’s 2022 Vision and Goals
In this article, we plan ahead for 2022 and share my goals for FCD Invest.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jan 7, 20223 min read


Commodity Comparison
In this blog, we compare commodity investments, focusing specifically on gold, silver, platinum, copper, and fancy color diamonds.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Sep 23, 20214 min read


What is a GIA Diamond Grading Report?
What is the GIA, how does it relate to your diamond, and why is it important when determining the value of your stone? Find out here!

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Sep 10, 20212 min read


The GIA’s Clarity Scale
What is a Clarity Scale? How do you go about deciphering the markings on a GIA report? This article answers those questions.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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