Diamonds vs. Precious Metals: What Shines Brightest In Your Investment...
Diamonds vs. Precious Metals: What Shines Brightest in Your Investment Portfolio? Rand Kwong Yew Low University of Queensland Business School Yiran Yao University of Queensland Robert W. Faff...
View ArticleDiamonds – The New Alternative Asset
In early February, I reported on the continued slow death of cash in America … and even around the globe. As consumers, we find ourselves relying more on digital forms of cash through credit cards,...
View ArticleAn “Investment” Even More Ludicrous Than Government Bonds?
“What about investing in hard assets like diamonds?” I get asked this sometimes so figured I’d cover it here. I wrote the below piece some years ago and it answers the question about whether diamonds...
View ArticleScientists Discover New Form Of Ice Trapped In Diamonds
526663 / Pixabay While the possibility of water in some diamonds has been accepted for quite some time, scientists have now discovered a new form of ice that has never been found on Earth – ice-VII....
View ArticleMIT Scientists Discover New Way To Bend Diamonds
An international team of researchers has discovered that it is, indeed, possible to bend diamonds – successfully stretching the hardest natural material on Earth. Diamonds are well-regarded for their...
View ArticleDiamonds, Gold, And More: Should You Invest In Jewelry?
For those interested in investing, understanding stocks and commodities can be a real challenge, but putting your money into materials like gold can make the investment process concrete. But is gold...
View ArticleEarth Has An Ocean Floor Recycling System Which Produces Diamonds
DWilliams / Pixabay Scientists have discovered that Earth has an ocean floor recycling system which transforms sediment into diamonds. There is a high chance that the diamond on your ring is made of...
View ArticleMaking Diamonds A Credible Alternative Investment
Consider the diamond. Not as an object of natural beauty but as an asset class. Diamonds represent a natural commodity worth about $1.5 trillion whose value is universally recognized, yet they have...
View ArticleMined diamonds vs diamonds made from ashes: Which is better?
When it comes to buying diamonds, most people immediately think about heading to the jewelry story, but diamonds can also serve as an excellent way to remember someone who has passed on. Memorial...
View ArticlePrice History of Diamonds and What Influences Fluctuations
Like gold, diamonds have been a reliable way to store value since the 1800s, but their prices have changed dramatically over time. Diamond value depends on a variety of factors, and it’s difficult to...
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