Research & Insights

Research & Insights

END CLIENTS BEFORE WHOLESALE – The Alrosa New Strategy

Investment banks serving as a link in the diamond trade-chain between a diamond wholesale source and private clients is not a new practice. However, connecting a mining company directly to private clients has never been done before. Alrosa recently forged a groundbreaking partnership with an investment bank ###truncate### to develop a new platform to benefit […]
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8 Things Your Client Needs to Know Before Buying a Fancy Color Diamond

Don’t Do 1. Don’t put too much emphasis on Polish, Symmetry and Clarity. These parameters were made first and foremost for colorless diamonds. The value of a fancy color diamond is determined above all by its beauty, quality of color and rarity. Color retention is a top priority when polishing a Fancy Color Diamond while […]
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Fancy Color Diamonds, A Guardian Angel for the Next Generations

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it unprecedented chaos. Angry mobs looting Fifth Avenue stores and a complete lack of clear governmental policy has left many high-net-worth individuals with a feeling of uncertainty, tempting investors to seek out portable forms of wealth. During this period of upheaval, and in light of the attention the Fancy Color […]
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My Fancy Color Diamond of the Decade

Ephraim Zion, Dehres “One of the most beautiful diamonds that I’ve seen during the last decade is a 1.10 ct cushion fancy vivid green, with the deepest and rarest color. The most obvious characteristic of this colored diamond is its saturation and brightness. To find diamonds in such a unique and vibrant green color is […]
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The Next Era of Fancy Color Diamond Supply

Secondhand market takes the lead over mining  Over the last decade, traditional mining has failed to satisfy the market demand for exceptional Fancy Color Diamonds. At the same time, following the natural succession of generations, the pre-owned market for rare Fancy Color Diamonds seems to be taking the lead. The low volume of exotic, unearthed […]
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The Last Diamond Unearthed: The Countdown is On!

By the time your grandchildren buy their first diamond, most mines will have reached the end of their life cycle and most diamonds will be sourced from the second-hand market. These circumstances will make the pre-owned diamond arena the largest “mine” in the world. The vast majority of the world’s unearthed diamonds are located 150-750 […]
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A blocked Stone Report

A GIA report with a mixed format was sent to the FCRF by one of our members. We were asked to clarify this interesting grid, as the GIA doesn’t attach an explanation for these rarely seen reports.
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The first Market review on Fancy color diamonds

Market Size, retail and customer segments, price evolution, auction insights and much more!

Market Size, retail and customer segments,
price evolution, auction insights
and much more!