Hand Crafted Jewelry Created the Investment Option of Loose Diamonds (Ellis K Adams)

There has been a bit of a pendulum swing in the world of fine jewelry that is creating new opportunities of which people were not previously aware. One such opportunity is the availability of loose diamonds as an investment. Traditionally, when you went to visit with jewelers, you would be spending time with a crafts person, an artisan who designed and created their own pieces. With the advent of the shopping mall in the 1960's and a shift in the consumer culture where people were becoming more and more drawn to the ease of immediacy, as well as advances in technology made it possible for jewelry to be designed and created on a mass scale. Because the mass produced pieces are more affordable, the element of hand crafted jewelry by professionals artisans nearly disappeared. Today, it has started to come back, and in a big way.

It is a trend that is noticeable in many aspects of the retail world. People are looking to have a greater connection with what they are buying and from whom they are buying. One such movement that is a perfect example of the trend, is the explosive growth of farmer markets, produce co-ops, and restaurants that specialize in farm to table menus. This is due in no small part to the appreciation people have for the process, for what goes into making something special and unique, and for the people who are creating these new opportunities.

The world of fine jewelry is no different. Over the last few decades more and more people, looking for a way to express their artistic longings as well as a desire to be part of something new, have taken to the art of designing and creating jewelry. Once thought to be a dinosaur whose time had come and gone, now local professional jewelers are being sought out. This renewed interest in hand crafted jewelry, as well as the interconnectedness brought about the internet, has introduced people to something that takes the elements of jewelry away from being strictly about appearances and moved it into the world of finance and investments. One of the safest investments that people have discovered is the all but guaranteed value of loose diamonds. Precious metals have always been a commodity that many people relied on to be a safer alternative to the volatility of the stock market. Diamonds are certainly no different, and now that the availability of them has become exponentially more accessible, it is time to take advantage of that and invest in a new and secure future. Ellis is an entrepreneur and freelance writer, specializing in consumer education topics like diamond bracelets and the latest trends in loose diamonds. Her background in marketing and sales helps add a flavorful punch to her writing.