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Where can I safely invest in platinum and diamonds?

Keeping a gold nugget has been known to be a wise investment for years, if you are interested in expanding your portfolio with raw materials. However, it’s often forgotten that this is not the only intrinsically valuable investment. Why should I invest in platinum? When should I be buying diamonds?

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How can you make smart investments in platinum and diamonds?

Platinum and diamonds offer compelling alternatives to traditional gold investments, with unique advantages. Platinum stands out due to its rarity and versatility, being in high demand across jewelry, industrial, and medical sectors. Its durability makes it particularly attractive for jewelry, requiring less maintenance than gold while maintaining prestigious appeal.

Investors can choose between platinum bars for pure material value, coins for flexibility in buying and selling, or jewelry for combining investment with personal enjoyment. Platinum jewelry paired with diamonds creates timeless pieces that offer both financial and sentimental value over time.

Diamonds remain a premier investment choice, especially when seeking both financial and emotional returns. The Kimberley Process ensures ethical sourcing, while working with reputable dealers like BAUNAT provides security in these valuable investments. Whether choosing platinum bars, coins, or diamond jewelry, these precious materials offer sophisticated ways to diversify investment portfolios while maintaining lasting value.

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Why should I invest in platinum instead of gold?

Why should I choose platinum over gold? Because platinum is much rarer. The much lower production and the larger number of possible applications means demand for this is much greater. Platinum jewellery requires much less maintenance compared to jewellery made of gold. They carry an equally high status, but don’t corrode. This means you will not need to have your platinum jewellery cleaned or spruced up for the same level of prestige. Gems like diamonds also look best when combined with platinum or white gold.

In addition, platinum isn’t just in demand in the jewellery industry. Its versatility has also been discovered in the industrial and medical world.

How do I invest in platinum?

  1. Why should I opt for bars of platinum?

Bars of platinum are purely an investment. You buy a bar and place this in your safe until the raw material has increased in value enough for you to sell it on again. Bars are harder to sell on than other forms, but you will get a high return on the pure raw material. Do pay attention to the stamp from a reputable seller. This means you’ll be able to count on 99.95% purity.

  1. Why should I opt for platinum coins?

Which form of platinum should I choose for a smaller investment? Opt for platinum coins. You can choose the quantity you want to buy with which starting budget. You can subsequently sell them all at the same time, or a few each time. This will ensure you can keep something for yourself for later. This flexibility also makes it easier to sell them on again when you are ready to do so.

  1. Why should I opt for platinum jewellery?

Finally, you could opt for an investment in a valuable piece of jewellery. Platinum can be beautifully combined with diamonds into a timeless accessory which suits everything. Globally platinum jewellery is also experiencing an enormous rise as a result of its sustainability. You are therefore always opting for quality. How can I realise even higher returns on my jewellery? With sentimental value. Jewellery will increase in value during the course of time, as you give this your own story.

Why should I buy diamonds as a raw material?

A diamond will always be your best choice if you’re looking for a valuable investment with added emotional value. The international treaty to ban conflict diamonds via the Kimberley process will guarantee you ethical diamonds. Plus you can also buy diamonds in addition to platinum in the form of a special and personal piece of jewellery.

Where can I find a reliable partner for my valuable investment? Why can I find beautiful platinum and diamond jewellery? Ask BAUNAT’s diamond experts for advice for your safe investment in platinum jewellery.

  • Fabienne Rauw

  • BAUNAT Antwerp

  • Fabienne, manager of the German market is able to guide every client with finding the right jewel. She takes care of most of the German orders, but also takes other task on her plate. Thanks to her six  years of experience at BAUNAT she acquainted well with the product and the marketing around it. Her degree in PR ensures that BAUNAT is well presented across all media channels. For anyone looking into a new investment opportunity, Fabienne is the perfect guide in this process. No question will be left unanswered, and she will help you every step of the way.

    Selected Bespoke Projects

    • Eternal Bloom bespoke engagement concept - Role: project lead for client briefing and prototype coordination. Fabienne translated personal design references into a 3D-printed prototype, supervised stone selection and ensured the finished piece matched the client’s vision and comfort preferences.

    • Personalized anniversary necklace - Role: design coordinator and quality overseer. She managed the custom design process from the initial sketch to final polishing, liaising between client and workshop to preserve proportions and finish.

    • Reimagined heirloom ring restoration and redesign - Role: client consultant and technical coordinator. Fabienne guided the client through options to modernize setting details while keeping sentimental elements, delivering a wearable result that respected the original piece.

    Her hands-on involvement in bespoke commissions ensures each custom order has a clear brief, careful prototype review and close follow-up with the workshop, so clients receive a tailored jewel that meets both aesthetic and practical expectations.

    Professional enquiries

    For speaking engagements, press requests or research collaborations, please send your message to BAUNAT’s communications team with the subject line: "Fabienne Rauw  -  Professional Enquiry." Include a brief description of the request and any relevant dates or documents. The communications team will route enquiries to Fabienne and provide guidance on next steps.

Fabienne, manager of the German market is able to guide every client with finding the right jewel. She takes care of most of the German orders, but also takes other task on her plate. Thanks to her six  years of experience at BAUNAT she acquainted well with the product and the marketing around it. Her degree in PR ensures that BAUNAT is well presented across all media channels. For anyone looking into a new investment opportunity, Fabienne is the perfect guide in this process. No question will be left unanswered, and she will help you every step of the way.

Selected Bespoke Projects

• Eternal Bloom bespoke engagement concept - Role: project lead for client briefing and prototype coordination. Fabienne translated personal design references into a 3D-printed prototype, supervised stone selection and ensured the finished piece matched the client’s vision and comfort preferences.

• Personalized anniversary necklace - Role: design coordinator and quality overseer. She managed the custom design process from the initial sketch to final polishing, liaising between client and workshop to preserve proportions and finish.

• Reimagined heirloom ring restoration and redesign - Role: client consultant and technical coordinator. Fabienne guided the client through options to modernize setting details while keeping sentimental elements, delivering a wearable result that respected the original piece.

Her hands-on involvement in bespoke commissions ensures each custom order has a clear brief, careful prototype review and close follow-up with the workshop, so clients receive a tailored jewel that meets both aesthetic and practical expectations.

Professional enquiries

For speaking engagements, press requests or research collaborations, please send your message to BAUNAT’s communications team with the subject line: "Fabienne Rauw  -  Professional Enquiry." Include a brief description of the request and any relevant dates or documents. The communications team will route enquiries to Fabienne and provide guidance on next steps.