Store of
Wealth
8 Reasons to own a Natural Coloured
Diamond by Neil Duttson and
Spencer Matthews
Natural Coloured Diamonds
are valued around the
world for their beauty
and rich history, interwoven into
cultures for thousands of years.
Natural coloured diamonds are
extremely rare; each diamond
is over a billion years old and
can be found in hidden corners
across the earth.
The first diamond-grading system
ever used dates back to India
around in the sixth century. The
scheme was based on the
old class structure of the state.
Members of different levels of
rank, or castes, are permitted
to own and wear only coloured
diamonds. As a result, diamonds
served as a class badge. In
many cultures certain colours
have certain meanings such as
purple as a sign of royalty, nobility,
luxury, and ambition.
Much like Gold – Throughout the
centuries, people have continued
to hold diamonds for various
reasons. Societies, and now
economies, have placed value
on especially coloured diamond,
thus perpetuating its worth. It is the
metal and diamonds we fall back
on when other forms of currency
don’t work, which means it always
has some value as insurance
against tough times. Natural
Coloured Diamonds are naturally
low in supply since in addition to
the qualities needed to have a
diamond Kimberly pipe, they also
need anomalies in or near these
pipes to alter the diamonds and
create colour. Many coloures in
the coloured diamond spectrum
are very uncommon and are
extremely desirable.
Key Takeaways
Throughout history, natural
coloured diamonds have been
seen as a special and valuable
commodity likened to rare art.
They have been worn by royalty
and have represented the wealth
and power of nations.
Owning a coloured diamond can
be a good hedge when other
forms of currency are at risk. They
are transportable and can act as
insurance against tough times.
As global demand increases for
insurance against economic
uncertainties and governments
add liquidity with low interest rates
and quantitative easing, valued
assets with naturally low supply like
coloured diamonds have shown
to retain or increase in value.
No colour is the same; every
coloured diamond is different
and unique.
Limited supply determined by
natural forces, global demand
increasing via the information
age. Certain colours are
extremely rare, some appearing
only a few times in history.
Polo De’Marco July 2020