For centuries, families have used precious stones to preserve their wealth and to pass it on.
Why families choose precious stones
- Compact: great value in a very small object, easy to keep safely.
- Durable: a ruby, a sapphire or a diamond does not wear out.
- Discreet and mobile: a store of value you can carry anywhere.
- Decorrelated: their price does not follow the stock market.
Things to keep in mind
Precious stones are a long-term investment. They are less liquid than securities, and the gap between buying and selling prices can be significant. Everything is decided at the moment of purchase: buying the right stone, at the right price.
Preparing a transmission
A complete inventory with photographs, laboratory certificates and an up-to-date valuation makes a succession clear for heirs, notaries and insurers, and avoids many disagreements over what each piece is worth.