Can diamonds that rise in price all the way to replace the gold entering the bear market become the main force in the future investment market? In this regard, professionals remind investors that the risk of investing in diamonds can not be ignored, the first is the difficulty of realizing. Diamond investment threshold is high, and it is a long-term investment, so it is more suitable for high-end people with large assets. In addition, if you want to do a good job in diamond investment, it is very important to understand the “4C” standard. Only diamonds with complete shapes and complete certificates have the value of investment.

"Recently, diamonds have been raising prices. I am afraid that they will rise even more if they don't buy them again." Shanghai white-collar Wu Qiong (pseudonym) said.

Wu Qiong is preparing for the wedding. When buying wedding rings, Wu Qiong and her boyfriend identified the diamond ring from many gold, gemstone and pearl rings. Finally, a 30-point (0.30 carat) high quality diamond ring was selected.

Wu Qiong said: "Compared with the previous generation who liked the gold ring, our young people are more fond of the diamond ring that symbolizes love and eternal. The diamond ring is not only beautiful, but also has the meaning of marital happiness. More importantly, the diamond also has value-added value. Features."

"Buy diamond ring not only can be worn by itself, but can be left to children in the future. In the past two years, diamonds have increased by a large margin, even more than gold. Since there is such a high investment value, I am more determined to buy diamond rings." Wu Qiong said.

According to relevant data, from the end of last year to now, the wholesale price of diamonds has risen by 10%, and some high-quality diamond prices have risen by as much as 20%. The average price of diamonds has increased by 15%-20% in recent years. In particular, the international diamond prices have been raised 8 times in 2011, and the annual increase is over 20%. In addition, since May last year, the national diamond sales have exceeded 1 billion yuan. In the past four years, the price of international diamonds has risen by more than 150%. Among them, 50 points of diamond prices rose by about 110%, and 1 carat of diamonds rose by about 200%.

Diamonds have long been considered a luxury consumer goods, but as prices have risen, diamonds have become an investment like stocks, funds, real estate, and gold.

Investor Li Yu (pseudonym) said: “The gold bull market has ended, and the gold price has dipped in 2013. At present, there is a big uncertainty in the future trend of gold prices. Investment properties are also affected by the purchase restriction policy. Among many investment products, diamonds The price has been rising, and the investment should be transferred to the diamond." However, Li Yu has not invested in diamonds before, and there is still some worry in his heart.

At present, diamond investment is still in its infancy, but investors' enthusiasm for diamond investment is heating up.

The sales manager of an old jewellery company in Shanghai said that after all, diamonds are not like gold, and the price is relatively expensive. Some high-quality diamonds can compete with luxury goods, so there are still a few people investing in diamonds, mainly concentrated in high-end people. . Therefore, there is a big difference between diamond investment and gold investment.

Why is the price rising?

According to statistics, in 2003, a loose diamond (round) weighing 1 carat, cutting VG, color H, and clarity VVS2, the price was 4,000 US dollars, rose to 6500 US dollars by the end of 2007, 2008 It rose to $7,200. In 2009, despite the global financial crisis, the price of diamonds rose steadily to $7,700. In a six-year period, the price of a diamond has doubled, with an average annual growth rate of 30%, and the rare diamond price growth rate is much higher than this figure.

In response, an expert from the China Jewelry Association, who declined to be named, said: “Diamond price fluctuations are still within the normal range. In 2013, diamond prices fell slightly, and in 2014, the rise was a price return under rigid demand.”

Huang Sheng, a senior salesperson of Chow Sang Sang Jewelry, said: "There are three main reasons for the rise in diamond prices. First, diamonds are relatively rare, and they are rare. Most of the diamonds are now mainly used in industry, and fine diamonds processed into jewelry. Secondly, people's quality of life has improved. In the past, diamonds may be a luxury, but now they are becoming more and more popular consumer goods, and people's consumption ideas have changed. Finally, the daily demand for diamonds is increasing, getting married. , festivals, anniversaries, etc. all need to buy diamonds, the environment has an impact on the consumption concept of the people."

In addition, rising costs are also an important factor in the rise in diamond prices. Affected by the real estate industry, the rental prices of jewelers are rising year by year. In addition, the wage costs of staff are also rising. Not only that, but the processing costs and processing ingredients are also rising. The increase in the operating and production costs of jewellery companies has raised the price of diamonds.

Subject to the supply and demand fundamentals of diamonds, the price of diamonds may continue to rise.

It is reported that the global diamond supply and demand shortage in 2012 is about 1 million carats, but in 2016 this gap will be as high as 7 million carats. In 2010, global diamond giant De Beers declared that the world's diamond resources are drying up. So far, humans have not found any alternative resources. Due to the reduction in diamond resources, every aspect of the diamond industry chain has the possibility of price increases.

On the one hand, supply is difficult to increase, on the other hand, there is no downward trend in demand for diamonds. According to Bain Consulting, global diamond demand will increase by approximately 5.1% annually from now until 2023.

Bright prospects for development

Diamond investment is not only favored on a global scale. Like gold, China's demand for diamonds has also increased year by year.

As early as 2008, China's diamond consumption has surpassed Japan, becoming the world's second largest diamond consumer after the United States, and occupying an important position in the global diamond industry.

In recent years, diamonds are rapidly replacing traditional jewellery such as jade and gold, becoming the new darling of the Chinese. In Shanghai and Beijing, 8 out of 10 brides wear diamond ornaments. In contrast, the United States has used this process for 50 years and Japan has used it for 20 years. Figures show that wedding spending accounts for about 76% of total jewelry consumption. The annual wedding expenses in China are as high as 250 billion yuan. Even if 5% is used to buy jewelry, the total amount is quite considerable. Judging from the current proportion of wedding consumption in China, wedding rings have become a necessity for marriage and have a huge market space. In the next 10 years, we will usher in a climax of the 80s and 90s, which will bring a market of hundreds of billions of wedding rings.

According to the analysis of China's diamond industry development prospects and investment risk research report released by China Industry Consulting Network, China has become the center of the world diamond industry, and its importance is increasing. The Chinese market has great potential for development. China is an important consumer market for diamonds, but it is still in its infancy. Now China's diamond dealers are mainly concentrated in first-tier cities (such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc.), but China is very large. Consumption will also be transmitted to second- and third-tier cities, so it can be said that space and potential are infinite.

Under such enthusiasm, many investors expect diamonds to replace gold and become the main force in the investment market.

In this regard, some insiders pointed out that diamonds are not like gold, and gold has a low starting point for investment and has a long history of development. While diamonds are emerging investment products and prices are more expensive, investors are more cautious in investing.

Experts from the China Jewelry Association said: "Investors' investment choices will not be limited to diamonds or gold, but will be more diversified. Investors will make more attempts. The growth of diamond value is worth looking forward to. From longer In terms of time span, the price of diamonds will continue to rise, but it will not rise unilaterally, and there will be fluctuations in the process. Diamond will not replace gold as the main force of investment."

Huang Wei also believes that diamonds will not replace gold as the main force in the investment market. According to the current development trend, people's investment philosophy may be inclined to diamonds, and will slowly discover the profits brought by diamonds. Diamonds and gold are two different concepts in the impression of the people. Many ordinary people know more about gold. If there is no problem with the fire, it should be real gold. Diamonds need a certain degree of professionalism and appraisal. Moreover, diamonds are introduced from the West, and diamonds are the image of luxury in the minds of many people. They are currently popular among young people. Gold is used as a hard currency for investment. Diamonds are mainly used for collection and wear.

In general, diamonds will not become mainstream investment products, but they will become the new favorite of people in certain professional fields or those who are very interested in diamonds.

The difficulty of realizing is the main cause

As a new investment area, there are many misunderstandings and pitfalls in diamond investment.

First and foremost, investors are not well aware of diamonds.

“I understand diamond knowledge mainly by checking some information on the Internet and discussing it with other friends who buy diamonds. Also, I often go to the counter to consult with the sales staff. The purchase is also considered by multiple factors. But because I just bought it, I have not considered it in the future. The problem is not very clear about the specific circumstances of the realization." Wu Qiong said.

Experts from the above-mentioned China Jewelry Association said that diamonds outweigh gold in terms of the scarcity of resources. But in terms of circulation and acceptance, diamonds are far less than gold. Investors bought diamonds, and diamond prices rose afterwards, but investors lacked a place to trade to sell diamonds. The main risk is still difficult to realize. And investing in diamonds requires investors to have relevant expertise.

It is understood that the realization of diamonds in the country usually takes the form of “auction” and “pawn” or the repurchase of jewelry companies. Among them, the auction is mainly for diamonds with higher value, which are more special, or rarer; and the pawn channel can only get back 60% of the original diamond, and generally about 50%. Therefore, most ordinary citizens can only choose to realize the loose diamonds or diamond ornaments in the form of pawnshops, but the pawnshops’ bids are much lower than the original diamond prices, so investors’ expectations for diamond appreciation can only be lost. Not as good as the capital of investment.

It is understood that many jewelry stores have not launched the diamond repurchase business, and there are fewer pawnshops that launch the diamond pawn business. The difficulty of realizing it has become a difficult problem for domestic diamond investors.

Huang Wei stressed that there are two risks in investing in diamonds: First, investing in diamonds does not immediately generate income. Unlike stocks, today’s purchase can rise on the second day. Diamond investment must have a cycle. Investors need Be prepared for inventory. Whether diamonds can be preserved and value-added is related to the cost of money purchased by customers, and on the other hand, there is no channel for value-added. Second, diamonds have different levels and grades. The diamonds are the same size, and the price difference will be much different. Diamonds that may be similar in appearance may be doubled or even more expensive in the market and on the diamond exchange. After all, high quality diamonds are only a minority. It is not easy to choose a diamond with better color, clarity, size and cut. Investors who do not know how to invest in diamonds will fall into a misunderstanding. The original intention of maintaining value and increasing value will eventually lead to a depreciation result.

In addition, in Huang Qi’s view, there are many misunderstandings when investors invest in diamonds.

He said: "First of all, many investors think that the bigger the diamond, the more valuable it is. But in fact, the value of diamonds is not measured by the size of the diamond. Secondly, South Africa is the country with the highest quality of diamond production. Therefore, many people take it for granted. It is believed that South Africa's diamonds are the cheapest and the best, but it is not. It is true that the quality of diamonds is based on the point of origin. In addition, many investors think that flower-shaped diamonds have bigger than round diamonds. Appreciation space. But from the data point of view, the value of diamonds such as flower shapes and teardrops is slightly lower than that of circular diamonds."

Investment has doorways

Diamonds are highly specialized investment products, so the choice of diamonds must be more cautious. Many people think that the investment threshold of diamonds is high, then the risk should be small. This idea is not correct. If you don't have a professional diamond investment knowledge, it is not easy to choose a high-value diamond.

At present, domestic diamond investment channels mainly include supplier direct sales, shopping mall purchases, online channels and auctions. There are very few high-value diamonds on the market, mostly at auction houses or auctions, and the prices are generally higher. Investors need to look into the long-term, can not be impulsive because some diamonds are cheap, and do not consider the value of their collection investment.

According to Huang Wei, the key to measuring whether a diamond is worth the price is its 4C, which is caratweight, clarity, colour, and cut. In general, the diamonds used to invest must meet the following criteria:

The quality of the diamond is preferably above 1 carat, and the weight or size of the diamond is measured in carats (ct). 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams, 1 carat is divided into 100 copies, each one is called 1 point. The same quality diamonds, the greater the quality, the more precious.

The clarity should reach above VS. VS refers to the observation of diamonds under a magnifying glass of 10 times, showing very tiny flaws. Clarity represents the degree of transparency of a diamond, primarily from its volume, location, and the amount and content of inclusions. Since it is difficult to find a flawless diamond, the closer it is to innocent, the higher the value.

The color needs to reach H color or more. In an ideal state, the diamond is a complete equiaxed crystal with no selective absorption in the visible range and therefore appears to be colorless. However, naturally occurring colorless and pure diamonds are extremely rare, so the lighter the color, the better the quality.

The cut is almost perfect. Among all 4C standards, cut is the only factor that is subject to human influence. Diamonds of the same size, the same color grade, and the same clarity may have many different prices due to the quality of the cut. Cut fine diamonds, dazzling light, cut diamonds, the edges are not sharp, the light is reduced.

In addition, you need to pay attention to the identification of diamonds when buying diamonds. These include the NGTC Diamond Grade Diamond Classification Certificate from the National Jewelry Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, the NGGC Diamond and Diamond grading certificate from the National Gold and Silver Products Supervision and Inspection Center, the GIA Diamond Grade Certificate from the American Gemological Institute, and the IGI Diamond Rating from the International Gemological Institute. Certificates, etc. Investors should choose a brand-reputable business, because these businesses have a set of strict product standards to ensure the quality of the goods, and select a nationally qualified testing agency to issue a certificate.

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