Why High-Net-Worth Individuals Should Invest in Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds...With No Duties, Tariffs, or Taxes!

Quick Summary

Ultra-wealthy investors are turning to rare Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds as a secure, portable, and appreciating hard asset. These exceptional gemstones bypass tariffs, customs duties, and traditional investment volatility—making them a superior tool for wealth preservation and long-term legacy building.

In Times of Volatility, Smart Capital Moves to Hard Assets

For those who understand wealth preservation and legacy-building, investment-quality gemstones—specifically Important Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds—are among the most strategic assets to own.

In uncertain economic times, with stock market volatility and inflation eroding traditional investments, savvy high-net-worth individuals are shifting a portion of their capital into rare, appreciating colored Gemstones. And they’re doing so for good reason.

The Unmatched Advantages of Investment-Quality Gemstones:

1. Unmatched Portability = Global, Tax-Free Wealth

Unlike real estate, fine art, or gold bullion, investment-quality Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds offer unmatched portability. A single gemstone worth millions can fit in your pocket—giving you instant access to liquid, transferable wealth that can move across borders without restriction.

No metal detectors – Unlike gold or jewelry, loose gemstones don’t trigger airport security scans.

No duties or customs – Investment gemstones are not subject to the same taxes and tariffs as many other hard assets.

Easily concealed, easily transported – A gemstone collection worth tens of millions can be stored in a single pouch in your safe.

Compare that to fine art, which requires warehouses, controlled climate, and restoration costs—or real estate, which is heavily taxed, tied to a single location, and illiquid in times of crisis.

2. Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds Appreciate the Most

Not all Gemstones are created equal. While diamonds have long been marketed as valuable, the truth is, diamonds are rapidly depreciating due to the flooding of the market with high-quality synthetics.

• Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds, on the other hand, are:

• Truly rare – Unlike diamonds, their supply is finite and dwindling.

• Increasingly valuable – High-quality specimens have outperformed diamonds in appreciation over the last two decades.

• Coveted by collectors – They are the most sought-after colored Gemstones in the world, especially in the ultra-high-end market.

• Historically, Burmese Rubies, Kashmir Sapphires, and Colombian Emeralds have seen double-digit appreciation annually, making them one of the smartest alternative assets in today’s unpredictable market.

3. Avoid the 300-400% Retail Markup – Buy at Wholesale prices in Bangkok.

Most investors overpay for their Gemstones—not because the stones aren’t valuable, but because they’re buying them at retail prices.

When you walk into a high-end jewelry boutique looking for a $500,000 Sapphire, the jeweler is calling their wholesalers and asking for stones in the $100,000 range. They then mark it up 300-400% before selling it to you.

By purchasing directly at wholesale prices in Bangkok, you:

• Pay market value, not a retail markup.

• Own an appreciating asset immediately, instead of waiting a decade for the wholesale price to catch up to what you paid for it.

• Gain access to private gem dealers who don’t sell to the public.

• Purchase an ethically mined, conflict free Gemstone, with a known provenance.

Bangkok: The Center of the Universe for Investment Gemstones

Unlike a retail jewelry store, Bangkok is where the world’s top gemstone traders operate.

It’s where the finest Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds from around the globe arrive to be cut, graded, and sold—before they ever reach the retail market.

But these elite gem dealers:

• Don’t advertise.

• Don’t take appointments with the public.

• Only do business with people they know and trust.

And that’s the level where I enter. Your own personal GIA Gemologist.

I have spent many years building relationships with Bangkok’s top gemstone wholesalers—the same dealers who supply the world’s most prestigious Jewelry Houses like Tiffany & Co, BVLGARI, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Because of this, I can take you behind the scenes, giving you access to stones the public will never see.

• An Investment Adventure Like No Other

• Not only will you acquire world-class gemstones at true market prices, but you’ll experience an unforgettable journey through the heart of the global gemstone trade.

• Instead of sitting in a retail shop overpaying for a pre-selected stone, you’ll be in an exotic city, immersed in the culture and history of the Gemstone world, while handpicking the finest investment-grade stones available.

If you’re ready to:

• Own appreciating assets that you can transport anywhere,

• Protect your wealth against market uncertainty,

• Eliminate the retail markup and buy at true market value,

• Experience the adventure of acquiring Important Gemstones like an industry insider,

• Then it’s time to go to Bangkok...

• And Time Waits for No One!

Frequently Asked Questions About Gemstones as an Investment Asset:

Q1: Why do ultra-wealthy investors prefer Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds over diamonds?

Diamonds have become less rare due to the rise of high-quality synthetics, causing depreciation. In contrast, Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds are genuinely scarce, have historically appreciated, and remain highly coveted by global collectors.

Q2: How do Gemstones compare to gold, real estate, or fine art?

Unlike gold, Gemstones don’t trigger metal detectors or face transport restrictions. Unlike art or real estate, they don’t require climate-controlled storage, property taxes, or maintenance. They are compact, discreet, and instantly portable wealth.

Q3: Are Gemstones subject to tariffs or customs duties when transported?

Loose investment-grade Gemstones are typically not subject to the same tariffs and duties as gold, jewelry, or real estate transactions. This makes them one of the most efficient cross-border wealth assets available.

Q4: Why is Bangkok the best place to buy Gemstones at wholesale?

Bangkok is the global hub of colored Gemstones, where the finest Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds are cut, graded, and sold. Here, elite wholesalers deal directly, avoiding 300–400% retail markups found in luxury boutiques.

Q5: Can first-time investors safely buy Gemstones in Bangkok?

Yes. With expert guidance from a GIA Gemologist, even beginners can access elite dealers, verify authenticity with multi-lab certification, and purchase ethically sourced Gemstones at true market value.

Contact us now to plan your investment adventure.

Author Bio...

 Joseph Schall is a GIA Gemologist with over 30 years in the global gemstone trade and Founder of Gemstone Safari. Having lived and worked in Bangkok for over a decade, Joseph has sourced some of the world’s most important Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds, building trusted relationships with the top 1% of international wholesalers. Through Gemstone Safari, he guides connoisseurs and collectors to acquire ethically sourced, investment-grade gemstones at true wholesale value.