Wealth Tracker: Do colored gemstones offer better long-term value and returns than diamonds?

Published on 9 Apr 2026
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Jewelry is increasingly being repositioned from a luxury purchase to a tangible store of value, as wealthy investors seek alternatives amid market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.

From record-breaking auction sales to strong resale demand for maisons like Cartier and Bulgari, high-end pieces, especially rare colored gemstones, are attracting capital alongside assets like art and watches.

On The Wealth Tracker, Debbie Yong speaks to Danilo Giannoni, Founder and Director of Arte Oro, about how investors are allocating into jewelry today, from gold versus gemstones to resale value, liquidity, and where the strongest opportunities lie.

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