| Diamonds fluctuate with the economy, so as the | | | | diamond, but unless you are an established |
| economy slumps, so do diamond prices. Diamonds | | | | diamond merchant you will find it difficult to find a |
| are one of the items, like homes that are a great | | | | buyer for your diamonds. If you had to sell your |
| buy if you are in a financial position to do so when | | | | diamonds, a diamond merchant will buy back your |
| the economy goes south. Cut and polished | | | | diamond at or below wholesale prices. The |
| diamonds prices are down as much as 30%. | | | | exception to diamonds as an investment can be |
| The price of diamonds will rise again when the | | | | found in unique diamonds. Unique diamonds are |
| economy gets better, but keep in mind that | | | | diamonds that are considered extraordinarily large |
| purchasing diamonds for investment purposes is | | | | in size and are of the highest color and clarity. |
| not the greatest of ideas. Although diamonds are | | | | Diamonds are suppose to be forever, so don't be |
| a treasured gemstone, they do not make the | | | | concerned about selling them. If you've been |
| greatest investments, even when the economy | | | | eying a special piece of diamond jewelry or if you |
| bounces back and diamond price begin to rise. | | | | had plans to upgrade your engagement ring, now |
| Diamonds are not like investing in gold or silver, | | | | is the perfect time to save some money. Just |
| due to diamonds lack of fungibility and liquidity. | | | | remember the 4 C's when buying a diamond. Cut, |
| Unfortunately you will find it very easy to buy a | | | | Clarity, Color, and Carat size. |