Diamond leasing for events is a small but growing market

Short-term rental of loose diamonds and set jewellery for one-off events remains a small business, but the number of buyers asking about it has increased this year.

• Leasing arrangements typically cover a fixed period — an event weekend, a photo shoot, a single occasion — with the stone insured for the duration and returned afterward.
• The model works best for larger or fancy colour stones, where the cost of buying outright for a single occasion is hard to justify against renting.
• It remains a small part of overall trade volume, but enquiries have grown faster than the broader market this year, largely from event stylists and one-off private occasions rather than ongoing retail demand.

Leasing isn't something we offer directly, since our business is built around outright sale with full documentation, but we're happy to advise on insurance and handling requirements if you're arranging a loan through another party. Get in touch with questions on a specific stone or occasion.