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