To answer the question, what’s a better investment gold or diamonds, we will have to start by looking at the two individually. GOLD There are various reasons why investors buy gold. Some investors regard gold as a strategic asset that can be used as a means of portfolio diversification, others regard gold as an inflation hedge and a currency hedge such as hedging against the U.S. dollar. One of the reasons why gold is considered a valuable investment option is due to its low or lack of correlation with mainstream financial assets. The lack of correlation between gold and other...

Gold jewelry is beautiful and very desirable to many. But does gold jewelry have value as an investment? First, let’s explore gold in general and see if gold itself is a good investment. Gold is a precious metal that has been used as a store of value, and as valuable jewelry for over 4000 years. Considering its physical properties, gold has always been ideal for a medium of exchange for goods and services. Gold doesn't corrode, which makes it a store of value that can maintain its worth, unlike assets that depreciate over time. Also, it is rare enough not...

If you look up the definition of “Vintage” you will get some different results. One will say something has to be At least 50 years old and one will say 20 years old. Many will just call any old jewelry vintage even if it is “antique,” which is technically something that is one hundred years old or more. The term ‘Vintage’ first appeared in the early 15th century, taken from the French vendage, meaning ‘grape harvest.’ Now it is used to describe items from the past, like clothing, cars, furniture, watches, and jewelry. Not quite sure how it got from...

Diamond alternatives for Engagement Rings An engagement ring represents a promise of love for a lifetime. A commitment to until “death do we part.” That’s a heavy message for one small piece of jewelry to hold. People often associate an engagement ring with having the traditional center stone of a diamond. It wasn’t until the middle of the 20th century that this became the expected design. MARKETING GENIUS In 1938, De Beers, a company that controlled the world supply of rough diamonds, saw that the sale of diamonds and their popularity was on a decline. This was during the great...

Vintage Jewelry refers to jewelry that is at least 20 years old. Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Retro are some of the most famous styles. These were created in the early 1900s. If they are 100 years older or more, they are considered antique. These early era styles inspired the design of vintage costume jewelry from the 1950s to the 1990s. You will often hear vintage jewelry referred to as “costume jewelry.” What is the difference between “costume jewelry” and “vintage jewelry?” There is a big difference in value in most cases. Costume jewelry is very stylish but...