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A Founder’s Note: The Physics of Rarity
When my family began curating our collection in the mid-1990s, the world was a different place. At that time, a gram of gold was valued at roughly $12 to $15 (USD!). Today, in 2026, we are seeing gold reach unprecedented heights of $5,100 per gram. This isn't just a price increase; it is a signal.
In a global economy of digital volatility and paper currency, the world has always returned to the "Earth’s Hard Assets." From the trading floors of Manhattan to the heritage markets of Southeast Asia, gemstones and gold remain the only universal language of value. They are portable, private, and most importantly - finite.
The Mogok Anomaly: Pigeon Blood Rubies
The centerpiece of the Jewel Creations NY investment thesis is the Untreated Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby.
While modern mining produces stones that are often chemically treated or heat-enhanced to mimic quality, our 1990s heritage collection represents a "Time-Capsule" of geological perfection.
- The Value Curve: A top-tier, untreated Mogok ruby has seen a value curve that defies standard inflation. Because these mines are now nearly exhausted, these stones have transitioned from "Luxury Goods" to "Extinction Assets." *
- Sovereign Trade: Throughout history, in times of crisis or transition, jewelry hasn't just been worn, it has been traded. It is a "Crisis-Proof" asset that holds its power regardless of what a central bank dictates. Our family is proof of it.
|
Asset Category |
1995 Market Value |
2026 Market Value |
Appreciation |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Untreated Burmese Ruby |
~$5,000 |
~$25,000 - $50,000+ |
500% - 900% |
Extinction Asset |
|
Royal Blue Sapphire |
~$2,500 |
~$12,000 - $18,000+ |
480% |
High-Yield Heritage |
|
Vivid Pink Spinel |
~$800 |
~$6,000 - $8,000+ |
750% |
Collector's Choice |
|
24K Gold (per gram) |
~$12 - $15 |
~$5,100 |
~34,000% |
Universal Standard |
