Carat Investments

What we offer

Five ways into the gemstone market.

From physical individual stones to regulated fund vehicles — we offer tailored investment solutions for every mandate size and investor profile.

Direct acquisition

Physical Gemstones

Investment-grade colored gemstones — certified, physically tangible, stored in a Swiss bonded warehouse. Each stone is individually verified and comes with a recognized certificate.

Individual stones from approx. CHF 20,000

Independent laboratory analysis (SSEF, GRS, SIG)

Secure custody in a Swiss vault

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PE-style vehicles

Custom Structures

Private-equity-style corporate structures for larger gemstone portfolios — tailored to family offices, UHNWI and institutional clients.

Standalone Swiss vehicle

Governance comparable to private equity

Defined horizon and exit mechanics

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Regulated cooperation

Value-Chain Certificates

Securitised certificates linked to the value creation of physical gemstones — through a cooperation agreement with a regulated institutional partner.

Asset-backed securities structure

Short-term series with defined maturity

Exchange-tradable

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Institutional vehicle

Tangible Asset Fund

A curated portfolio of real tangible assets in a regulated vehicle — through a cooperation agreement with a licensed partner.

Regulated Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)

Diversification across multiple tangible asset categories

Institutional governance and depositary

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Full service

Advisory & Services

From appraisal to auction management, from cutting to estate support — the full spectrum of services around investment-grade colored gemstones.

Laboratory analysis, valuation and cutting

Auction management and portfolio supervision

Inheritance cases and platinum partnerships

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Not sure which solution fits?

Every mandate begins with a confidential conversation. Together, we determine which structure fits your objectives.

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