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Silvermist (Gray) Diamond Sets Record at $1.19 million

Forever Flawless Diamond Co. - For many months Rare Investment has been recommending Silvermist (Gray) diamonds as an investment poised for great appreciation. Rare Investment predicted right! We just received a report showing that a 10.67 carat Silvermist (Gray) diamond estimated at $120,000-200,000, achieved $1.19 million, a world record price for a Silvermist diamond at the recent Christies auction.

“There are more and more private collectors, clients looking for new investments. They are looking for top, top quality gem stones, to put their money into something that will not melt.” – Jean-Marc Lunel, head of Christie’s jewelry department in Geneva.

(Based on Reuters) – London-based jeweler Laurence Graff paid nearly $4 million to buy back a white diamond ring of his own creation at a sale where wealthy investors seeking alternative assets snapped up top-quality gems, Christie’s said on Thursday.
Graff, whom close associates said was in China this week, made the winning bid by telephone to the semi-annual jewelry sales in Geneva on Wednesday night, the auction house said.
“He bought it back and he will sell it a second time,” Jean-Marc Lunel, head of Christie’s jewelry department in Geneva who conducted the sale, told Reuters.
“He is the King of Diamonds and recognizes his babies. The stone is fabulous and in great shape in terms of cut, color and clarity,” he added.
The oval-shaped diamond, weighing 24.30 carats, is graded ‘D’ color and potentially internally flawless if repolished slightly on the surface, according to Lunel.
It was put on the block by an unidentified woman and had a pre-sale estimate of $2.9 million-$3.5 million, according to the catalog.
Christie’s, owned by French billionaire Francois Pinault, netted 56.26 million Swiss francs ($61.37 million) from the event, with 77 percent of the 361 lots on offer sold, it said in a statement.
A gray diamond weighing 10.67 carats, which had been estimated at $120,000-200,000, soared to $1.19 million, a world record price for a gray diamond, according to Lunel. Earrings made of pear-shaped Colombian emeralds and diamonds fetched $3.078 million, also a record price at auction, he said.
“What is in the mid-range or not so attractive doesn’t sell well. But what is exceptional sells at astronomical prices — colorless diamonds, colored diamonds and colored gems including rubies from Burma (Myanmar),” Lunel said.
“There are more and more private collectors, clients looking for new investments. They are looking for top, top quality gem stones, to put their money into something that will not melt,” he said.
Graff, who often attends auctions, is a self-made diamond merchant who became one of Britain’s richest men with an estimated worth of around 2 billion pounds ($3.2 billion).
Graff Diamonds plans to raise about $1 billion in a Hong Kong listing next year, a move to fund further expansion in Asia and capitalize on booming demand for high-end gems in China and India.
“I think it is a clever move because he is number one today. He still has room to expand everywhere,” Eric Valdieu, a jewelry expert formerly with Christie’s who has launched an investment fund “Divine Jewels”, told Reuters.
“It is a very expensive business. Therefore, if he wants to go faster he needs large financial support,” he said.
Graff’s glittering stores sit on the world’s most exclusive shopping streets, including the posh rue du Rhone in Geneva.
“When I see his inventory, the quality of his merchandise, the beauty of his shops, how cleverly everything is run, I can only suggest to people to go for it — if people want to invest with a retailer,” Valdieu said.
“They are investing with someone who knows what he’s doing,” the Frenchman added.
Rival Sotheby’s sold the “Sun-Drop Diamond”, a huge yellow diamond weighing 110.03 carats for $12.36 million, a world record for a yellow diamond, in Geneva on Tuesday night.
($1 = 0.917 Swiss Francs)
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World’s largest fancy vivid yellow diamond tipped to fetch £10m at auction

Last updated at 3:50 PM on 26th October 2011
It is one of the most sought-after diamonds in the world and so rare it was once said to be impossible to value.
But now the dazzling Cora Sun-Drop gem is tipped to make £10 million when it appears at auction next month.
Roughly the size of a woman’s thumb and 110 carats it is thought to be the largest vivid yellow pear-shaped diamond in existence.

Impressive: The dazzling Cora Sun Drop gem is tipped to make in excess of £10 million at auction

It was discovered last year in South Africa and is currently owned by New York-based diamond manufacturer Cora International.
Now bidders will have the chance to get their hands on the prized gemstone at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale held in Geneva on 15 November.
It has been given a pre-sale price of £6.9 million – £9.4 million ($11m-$15m) but many anticipate that it will exceed this estimate.
Sotheby’s Switzerland co-chairman David Bennett said: ‘This stone has immense presence and is truly stunning.

An admirer studies the 110 carat gem – thought to be the largest vivid yellow pear-shaped diamond in existence

The yellow colour stems from the very small percentage of nitrogen within the carbon structure of the stone and those with a strong saturated colour represent only a tiny percentage of all natural diamonds

‘It is also one of the largest diamonds ever to have appeared at auction.’
In February the Sun-Drop attracted crowds of admirers when it went on display at London’s Natural History Museum alongside some of the world’s rarest treasures.
At the time Alan Hart, the Natural History Museum’s minerals curator, told BBC News: ‘I’ve never seen a stone such as this.
‘A one-carat diamond is what most people are familiar with, and are really pleased to own. You can see how exceptional this diamond is.’
The unusual yellow colour of the Sun-Drop stems from the very small percentage of nitrogen within the carbon structure of the stone.
Diamonds with a strong saturated colour represent only a tiny percentage of all natural diamonds, and when it is more than 100 carats, it takes on a historic significance as so few exist.
Over recent weeks the precious stone has been on an international tour, showcased with other lot items which include intricate diamond rings, bangles and brooches.
Sotheby’s Geneva has a renowned history of selling exceptional diamonds.
Last year The Graff Pink diamond- a fancy intense pink diamond of almost 25 carats- was sold for $46.1 million setting a new world record for any jewel auctioned.
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Appreciation

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Natural fancy colored diamonds have shown consistent appreciation since tracking began in the 1970’s, with some colors appreciating 50% to 100% and seemingly more on some days.
Just recently –a five carat Yellow diamond has appreciated 40% over last year, currently selling in the range of $75,000-$100,000. According to journalist Michelle Smith from Diamond Investing News, Gem Diamonds whose Ellendale mine supplies Tiffany & Co. with Yellow diamonds, announced that in the first quarter of 2011, it sold natural fancy Yellow diamonds to Tiffany & Co. for an average of $3,379 per carat compared to $2, 545 per carat during the first quarter of 2010 (2011).
Had you invested in natural fancy Pink diamonds from the Argyle mine twenty-five years ago, you would have seen your investment appreciate 100 times (not 100%) its value. Today, we foresee the same pattern of appreciation occurring in Champagne, Cognac, Chocolate, Hazel Diamonds^TM, Silvermist and natural fancy Black diamonds.



Graph is based on sales from Sotheby’s.

“Because Brown variations are still currently priced below colorless (white) diamonds they remain for the moment an affordable alternative for many investors.”

In the last five years, we have witnessed the Champagne, Cognac, Chocolate and Hazel Diamonds ^TM diamond industry go from literally zero to $5 billion in 5 short years. Because Brown variations are still currently priced below colorless (white) diamonds they remain for the moment an affordable alternative for many investors.
Celebrities and luxury consumers are choosing natural fancy Champagne diamonds in every type of jewellery:

• Pop star Jessica Simpson wore a pair of Champagne earrings to last year’s Video Music Awards.

• Hollywood star Cate Blanchett wore a Champagne diamond pendant to the SAG Awards.

• American Idol pop star and acting sensation Jennifer Hudson wore a Champagne diamond ring at the 2007 Academy Awards when she won the Oscar for Dream Girls.

• Hilary Swank wore a 20 carat Champagne diamond hairclip at the Oscars.

• Maria Menounos wore a dress covered in 2,000 Champagne diamonds worth $2.5 million on the Red carpet.

• Popstar Katy Perry and husband, English actor and comedian Russell Brand share matching Champagne diamond wedding bands.

According to KPMG, demand for diamond jewellery has never been stronger, as they foresee a growth of total revenues from 185 billion USD in 2010 to 230 billion USD in 2015. The Indian and Chinese market for diamonds is predicted to have surpassed the U.S. market in size by 2015. All of the major diamond retailers such as Harry Winston, DeBeers, Tiffany and Laurence Graff have opened up flagships in Asia to anticipate demand from China’s booming economy.

is important to note that Champagne diamonds are relatively new to the general public and the potential for new buyers in both established western markets and developing eastern markets is significant. Industry experts foresee more and more institutions migrating to diamond investments once this market trend becomes more apparent.
According to the Huffington Post, “Demand for diamonds is growing for two reasons: firstly, they are one of the most reliable investments during financial disturbances and secondly, the middle class is developing in India and China, which has started buying diamond jewellery (2011).”
What Rare Investment is doing is providing investors of various budgets sizes the opportunity to invest in rare natural fancy colored diamonds from $10,000.00 to $25 million.
This is going to give the male demographic a whole new incentive to buying a big beautiful sparkling diamond engagement...investment.
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It’s Time to Stop Buying Diamonds and Start Investing in Them

Forever Flawless Diamond Co.  Report- It is no secret that tight supply and growing demand, especially in emerging countries, is increasing the prices of diamonds throughout the industry, making supply and demand difficult to accommodate. Major diamond collectors and diamond dealer’s agree, it’s time to stop buying diamonds and it’s time to start investing in them.

Similar to gold, both white diamonds and natural fancy colored diamonds have experienced drastic price increases over the span of a few years.

Imagine, natural fancy colored diamonds were formed billions of years ago and only recently have come to the earth’s surface for the world to see. In fact, not so long ago they were disregarded as geological oddities. Today, some natural fancy colored diamonds are considered the most concentrated form of wealth on the planet.
Literally for every 10,000 carats of colorless diamonds mined, 1 carat colored diamond is found. Natural fancy colored diamonds are so rare and remarkable that they account for 1% of all diamonds mined today.
Renowned for their scintillating colors from Champagne, to Silver, to Pink, Blue, Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red Orange, Black, Green and more, some colors are so rare that they go directly from mines to auction houses such.

“This is going to give the male demographic a whole new incentive to buying a big beautiful sparkling diamond engagement…investment.”

For every 112 Picassos offered at auction, 1 blue diamond is sold. Due to their increasing rarity, natural fancy colored diamonds have never in the history of recorded time been poised to appreciate more.
The following are recent world record sales from Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Sale Oct. 5^th, 2011:

A 6.01 Carat Fancy Vivid Blue and Pink Diamond ring achieved $10 Million USD. This was a world record price per carat for any Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond.		A 4.19 Carat VVS1 Fancy Vivid Mandarin Natural Orange Diamond and diamond ring without modifying hues was realized at $2.9 USD million. This was a world record price per carat and the highest price for any fancy vivid orange diamond at auction.

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Diamond Investment Exploding in Asia

Chinese Government Loans Zimbabwe a Secret 98 Million USD in Exchange for Diamonds

Forever Flawless Diamond Co. NEWS LETTER –Using a metaphor for global politics, it can be said that the Chinese are winning at the game of Monopoly, as they continue to invest in the world's richest supplies of natural resources including diamonds.
What does this mean for Rare Investment investors?

"On Tuesday, [Zimbabwe] Parliament approved a deal that would see China loan US$98 million to Zimbabwe for the construction of a state of the [sic] military college for top military officers in exchange for diamonds. The deal, signed by finance minister Tendai Biti on 21 March this year, will run for the next 20 years," says Chengetai Zvauya, journalist from Nehanda Radio, Zimbabwe News and Internet Radio Station.

Economist with the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) says, "The Chinese know that they have a lot to gain from the agreement." Showers Mawowa adds, "The loan ties the diamond resource [to China] and it creates generational debt to the future of this country."
"Analysts estimate that China, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan currently account for 19% of the $65-$70 billion global diamond jewellery sales," said diamond analyst from mineweb.com. Shivom Seth illustrates, "Analysts forecast that demand from Asian nations is set to rise to 31% [by] 2015.

"Asian buyers have been a big force behind the gains in prices for investment-grade diamonds," says Forbes journalist, Russell Flannery. In an interview with Brian Menell, chairman of Special Situation Diamonds of London, Menell shows that supply and demand conditions argue for the continued potential of great investment returns.

“Diamonds are a tangible product, a luxury item that express emotions, which is why they have greater value than other luxury goods. The value of diamonds is expected to rise because, when looking at demand compared with supply, there is a very wide gap looking ahead three to four years.” - Varda Shine, Managing Director of DeBeers

According to Diamond.net by Rapaport, "De Beers has indicated Chinese consumer demand for diamonds grew an estimated 25 percent in 2010 with bridal solitaires accounting for about 50 percent to 60 percent of total sales during the year. Debeers expects demand in China and India to spur growth for the diamond industry in the near term."

"Harry Winston Inc. the luxury jeweler is looking to more than double it's store count to tap into China, Russia and Dubai's market," said Harry Winston's Chief Executive. "All luxury brands see China as a massive market...nothing is too big, nothing is too beautiful, nothing is too expensive. They are on a quest for true luxury," explains Frederic de Narp (Reuters).

According to Rapaport, as of May 31, 2011, Christie's Hong Kong auction house sold a total of $89,403,200 (HKD 695,744,750) worth of magnificent jewels. Vickie Sek, director of jewelry and jadeite department at Christies Asia said, "With $110 million changing hands in two days, we have concluded our best season for jewelry and watches in Asia." Sek notes, "the Asian market continues to grow and position itself as a major center in the international world of auction."

As the Chinese market demand for luxury goods widens and more and more auction houses are created, returns on Natural Fancy Colored Diamonds and rare gems are estimated to be substantial.


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