A conservative investment strategy is usually characterized by a desire to avoid risk of loss. Since 1934 gemstone prices have increased more than the rate of inflation thereby protecting and preserving the real value of capital. In recent years gemstone prices have increased during a benign inflationary period, thereby offering solid capital protection in addition to capital growth.

Gemstones belong to the mobile real values, there is no doubt. For over 5500 years, gemstones have retained a reputation as being a secure value. The oldest known Vedic texts, written over 5500 years ago, contain knowledge of gemstones and refer to them as one of the major stores of wealth lasting the test of time. Gemstones can be held primarily for preservation of capital against inflationary losses in purchasing power. Their rate of appreciation, relative to the rate of inflation, has been spectacular.

GEMSTONES OFFER PROTECTION AGAINST THE DECLINE IN PURCHASING POWER THAT RESULT FROM INFLATION. ALONG WITH GOLD, THEY HAVE BEEN USED AS AN INFLATION HEDGE FOR CENTURIES.