For many centuries, people have been considering precious and semi-precious stones not only as a way to emphasize their image and status with the help of expensive jewelry. In all ages they have been used as a source of increasing their own capital. Not only diamonds, but also other types of stones such as tourmaline, pomegranate, chrysolite and many others are growing exponentially in price. There are funds, you should not keep them on a deposit in a bank. It is more profitable to invest in stones.
Which stone to choose
Stone is a mineral created by nature over the centuries. But it acquires true beauty with the help of skilled jewelers who know all the mysteries of cutting. After all, this is the only way to emphasize the true beauty of the stone and make it shine with an unusually clean, bright glow. There are many of them, but it is worth noting a few that are very popular at all times.
Diamond has been out of competition for many centuries. But there are other minerals that are of interest to jewelers and stone connoisseurs around the world.
- Ruby. In terms of hardness, it is practically not inferior to diamond. Intense red or bright raspberry color. Every fashionista dreams of having jewelry with such a stone. Moreover, its service life is calculated for centuries.
- No less popular is the emerald, which has a bright green color. It is known that there are specimens that are worth more than a diamond. These include rare beryl species or Colombian stones with a blue tint.
- morganite. A fairly rare beryl variety of semi-precious stone. has a pleasant strawberry hue. It has, like most other stones, magical properties. Mined in some US states and Madagascar. It is quite expensive (ca. 200 dollars carat). It is popular with people close to the exact sciences.
- Pearls never go down in value. Its diversity is simply amazing. But the cost is also impressive. For example, the price of natural yellow (gold) pearls has risen by 100 percent over the past three years.
- Kunzite. Incredibly beautiful, transparent stone. It has a pink or lilac hue, which disappears under the rays of the sun, but the bright play of faces remains. Connoisseurs associate this property with some kind of magic. It is believed that the owner of such a stone has amazing magical properties that allow you to enter the interlocutor into a trance or subjugate to your will.
There are many stones and interesting stories about them no less. This makes them even more valuable in the market, which partly explains the constant price increase.