Buy Investment-Grade Diamonds in Singapore
Singapore is Southeast Asia's leading financial centre and an important hub for high-value precious stone transactions. The city-state's transparent regulatory environment, zero capital gains tax, and world-class banking infrastructure make it a preferred location for institutional diamond trading.
Tranche facilitates diamond purchases and sales in Singapore with full KYC, escrow, and settlement infrastructure. We connect buyers and sellers of investment-grade polished diamonds and certified rough stones.
Singapore imposes no import duties on diamonds and has a well-established freeport infrastructure via the Singapore Freeport, which provides secure storage for high-value assets including diamonds and gemstones.
Current Active Mandate
- Quantity: 10 kilograms export-ready gold, African origin
- Price: USD 5,000 below LBMA spot per kg on assay date
- Assay: Independent laboratory verification
- Settlement: Bank-to-bank wire or escrow
- Seller travel: Available for in-person transaction completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there GST on diamonds in Singapore?
Investment-grade diamonds are generally exempt from GST in Singapore when purchased for investment purposes. Standard retail diamond jewellery attracts 9% GST.
What is the Singapore Freeport?
The Singapore Freeport is a secure, climate-controlled storage facility near Changi Airport that allows duty-free storage of high-value assets including diamonds, art, and precious metals.
How does Tranche facilitate diamond transactions in Singapore?
We handle buyer-seller introduction, KYC verification, gemological certificate verification, escrow via a regulated banking partner, and SWIFT wire settlement.
What is the typical timeline for a diamond transaction in Singapore?
From initial enquiry to settlement typically takes 7-14 business days, depending on gemological verification scheduling and banking processing times.
Can I buy diamonds anonymously in Singapore?
No. MAS regulations require full KYC and AML documentation for all high-value transactions. Tranche strictly complies with Singapore financial regulations.