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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


The Value of Fancy Color Diamond Investments
Fancy color diamonds are the most concentrated form of wealth on the planet. Read about their true value here.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Aug 16, 20213 min read


2021: Incredible Year For Diamonds
Diamond World news and happenings, as well as some incredibly interesting articles from trusted industry experts.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jul 20, 20216 min read


GIA’s Guide to Gemstones:The Gem Encyclopedia
The GIA sets the standard for diamond grading and diamond education. They offer a wealth of valuable information on diamonds.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
May 12, 20211 min read


The World’s Most Famous Red Diamonds
The difference between "red diamonds" and "pink diamonds" is one of color intensity. Read more about red diamonds here.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
May 7, 20214 min read


What is a Diamond Tender?
Tenders highlight a small number of important diamonds that stand apart from their peers in terms of vibrancy and intensity of color

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Apr 20, 20212 min read
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