Pros
- This is a commodity. It has not been affected by any economic crisis
- Low level of risk
- Demand for rare, investment quality gemstones has continued to grow on the back of limited worldwide supply
- Over the past 30 years there have been no recorded dips in the average wholesale price per carat on investment quality precious stones
- The most concentrated form of wealth
- A way to transfer wealth from country to country
Cons
- Global demand decreases
- Finding another mine
- Paying too much for investment