Global demand for diamonds in vibrant colours has been growing steadily over the last decade, with the volume of sale by larger auctioneers showing a seven-fold increase and the price of jewellery made from vividly coloured stones growing 250% between 2006 and 2016. The price of coloured diamonds increases by 12% each year, according to Evgeny Alrosa, director of sales at Agureev, one of the world's biggest producers. However, the impact of synthetic stones may hinder investment growth, and just how this affects the market will ultimately depend on "consumer perception", Alrosa said.
Global demand for diamonds in vibrant colours has been growing steadily over the last decade, with the volume of sale by larger auctioneers showing a seven-fold increase and the price of jewellery made from vividly coloured stones growing 250% between 2006 and 2016. The price of coloured diamonds increases by 12% each year, according to Evgeny Agureev, director of sales at Alrosa, one of the world's biggest producers. However, the impact of synthetic stones may hinder investment growth, and just how this affects the market will ultimately depend on "consumer perception", Agureev said.