Facts About Gemstones

• Concentrated and Portable form of wealth
• Oldest Tangible of recognized value
• Cultural Association with "Treasure", "Wealth", "Royalty"
• Global Acceptance as commodity of value
• International Marketplace is extremely large
• Growing Scarcity of high-quality gemstones
• Demand for gems continues to increase
• Confidentiality of transactions is assured
• No registration required with government agencies
• Ideal hedge against inflation
• Gems hold value in depressed markets
• Worldwide jewelry demand stabilizes investment gemstone marketplace
• Pride in ownership is unsurpassed
• Capital Gains taxed at favorable rates
• Liquidity of gems is high because of international marketplace
• Undervaluation applies to most gmes because of lack of public awareness and education
• Estate Planning made easier with gemstones