Gowan Jewellers can arrange the purchase of Investment Quality Diamonds for our clients.
 In particular the rarest Coloured 'Fancy' Diamonds are considered to be "an ideal investment"
with over 15% increase in value every year.

We can facilitate the purchase of these unique diamonds whatever your investment budget
from £ 5,000. to £ 500,000.

Simply advise us of the amount that you wish to invest and we will email you our current list of
Fancy Diamonds that suit your budget.  Your purchase is made on the basis of the full Gemmological Institute of America Certificate details - we email copies of these to you for your consideration
and payment is made by Bank Transfer into our account.  The Diamond will arrive in 1 to 3 weeks depending on whether the stone needs to be imported into the UK.

You can then choose whether to have your investment made into an item of jewellery which can be
worn and enjoyed , or store it in an appropriately rated Bank Safety deposit box for security.

Please telephone Joanne Gowan on 01279 600 004
or email joanne@gowanjewellers.co.uk with your requirements.
 

What are Investment Grade Diamonds?

An Investment Grade Diamond represents approximately 1-2% of the diamond market and is
typified as a flawless stone and coloured. The quality can vary but never less than VVS2
providing the colour, clarity, cut and carat are outstanding to exceptional.
In general colour is the main consideration and can be at the expense of quality.
 

             
Rarity of Investment Grade ‘Fancy’ Coloured Diamonds

Coloured diamonds are truly rare: For every 10,000 carats of diamonds that are cut, only one-carat may possess fancy colours. A purplish-pink diamond from the Argyle mine in Australia may, literally, be a one-in-a-million proposition. This is among the reasons their prices have never gone down at the dealer level during the past thirty years. In fact, prices for the finest quality coloured diamonds have increased in value by an average of between 15-25% per year, which means that some have, on average, doubled in price every 5 years at the dealer level. The rise in value has not been in a straight line: There have been pauses, during which prices were static or barely increasing in times of economic contractions.
But except for these short pauses, prices of coloured diamonds have gone in only one direction – upwards. In contrast to the uncertain and wavering values of stocks, real estate and other assets, the downside financial risk from owning a coloured diamond is minimal and has existed only during very short periods, the potential upside is exceptional.
 There is an additional bonus for sophisticated investors and collectors who experience enchantment from
the ownership of beautiful works of art, in this case, nature’s works of art.

Ownership of a fine coloured diamond is now, more than ever, within the reach of people of relatively modest means
as well as connoisseurs and collectors. Multi-carat stones of pink, blue, yellow and green worth millions of dollars each may still change hands behind the velvet curtains of high society’s auction rooms, but within the past decade a different
and much larger market has emerged outside these sanctums, where coloured diamonds, of all sizes and all colours are regularly bought and sold. Few people pause to realise that the world’s most celebrated diamonds are coloured diamonds.
 

The benefits of investing in 'fancy' coloured diamonds

   Capital Growth – Fancy coloured diamonds have a rock solid history of steady price appreciation and they are expected to continue increasing in value over time. Over the past 30 years the price of coloured diamonds has not reduced; in fact the price of investment grade coloured diamonds has steadily increased by approximately a minimum of 15-25% per year with some diamonds above a certain carat size showing in excess of 45%.

Preserving wealth – The rarity of fancy coloured diamonds has taught investors that they are recession proof. Over the decades and especially during times of great economic uncertainty investors have learned that fancy coloured diamonds provide a reliable store of wealth. Past performance shows that in both national and global recessions over the past
30 years investment grade diamonds have sustained their value and have continued to increase.

Estate planning  – as an heirloom fancy coloured diamonds can easily be passed from one generation to the next.

Correlation with other financial products – the unique and rare nature of fancy coloured diamonds means their value is unconnected and unaffected by, the trials and tribulations put upon other forms of investment, including the stock market.

Tangibility – because of the uniqueness of diamonds, diamonds are the most portable form of wealth in the world today. Unlike other tangible assets such as gold, diamonds can easily be taken anywhere in the world and sold.

Hedge – when there are so many other forms of comparatively high-risk investment opportunities to provide capital growth, investing in fancy coloured diamonds provides a low risk hedge against any losses that may be incurred by investing in other alternative products over the medium to long term.

 Portability and discretion – due to their diminutive size, weight and ease of transportation, diamonds have a high value which in times of need provide an efficient, effective and personal way of moving wealth from one place to another.

Rare & Exotic– without question fancy coloured diamonds are truly rare and exotic; people will derive much personal pleasure and satisfaction from simply owning something so unique.
 

Investment Potential : Why invest in rare ‘fancy’ coloured diamonds?

Usually the demand for a product increases the price goes up which attracts new suppliers who bring more such products to market which makes the price return to normal. This very basic law of supply
and demand does not apply to coloured diamonds because each and every one of them is truly unique. Fashioned by nature over many millions of years, each coloured diamond, no matter its size or hue,
has its own shade of colour and its own indescribable quality. With no new significant diamond mine discoveries in the last two decades, prices have continued to increase at approximately
15-25% year on year; larger, rarer stones have seen considerably stronger performances and often have doubled estimates at auctions. The global demand for diamonds is set to continue rising as emerging markets, predominantly China and India, continue to purchase rare fancy coloured diamonds in order to protect and increase their wealth.
 

We are proud to say that all diamonds supplied by Gowan Jewellers not only come from a legitimate source
which is not involved in funding conflict, but also help make a positive contribution to the welfare of poor communities.
The diamonds start their journey in South Africa.  Once mined they are bought by Bhansali & Co. of India. 
As a sightholder company Bhansali are required to attend a meeting every 5 weeks at the offices of De Beers in London where the parcels of rough diamonds are chosen. Your rough diamond is then cut and polished in India, using computer technology & increased mechanisation. This creates a better cut stone, getting the most from the rough piece of
diamond and has eliminated the need for child labour to be used.

Bhansali & Co is a family business established in 1969.  It now employs 1,500 part time and full time staff in a remote region that continues struggle with poverty. The company operates a Trust which invests heavily in rural Indian education and health programmes such as immunisation. The family have taken positive and lasting steps to alleviate poverty and prevent child labour.  Your diamond is then sent to Bhansali's sister company and our supplier, World Shiner. Here the diamonds are sorted and graded and can be sent for GIA certification if required. We also have the advantage of getting extremely good prices for our customers. Please telephone with your requirements for an up to date quote.
 

 Please note that whilst Gowan Jewellers is able to arrange the purchase of Investment Quality Diamonds, Gowan Jewellers does not have a resale facility and cannot offer advice about the resale market. As with all investments values can of course go down as well as up and Gowan Jewellers cannot be held responsible for any such changes in the value of your diamond.
The above information is given as guidance only and we strongly recommend that you seek independent financial advice.