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Although we no longer conduct tours, we thought the following article, from 1975, listed below would be of general interest to our perspective buyers to demonstrate our depth of knowledge in this field.

The article focuses on our Gem Buying Tours in the orient, by our buyer, Jim, from approximately 20 years ago.

More recently, our buyer, has been focused on valuable rare estate pieces. To date he has now made over 60 trips to the orient and around the world, with purchases in excess of $100 million.

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Article from “Gems of the Orient” – Professionally conducted Gem & Jewelry buying tours to Hong Kong – Bangkok – Singapore.

"Since 1975, our collector has personally made over 14 buying trips in the major gem capitals of the Orient - assisting clients in the shrewd purchase of some $10 million worth of precious stones, finely crafted jewelry and art objects. Our collectors have also served a prominent clientele as a direct importer of investment-quality gems and jewels. He knows current gem values and he knows the Orient. With his years of experience, he can advise you on what and where to buy and, perhaps more important what to avoid. References are available upon request; we would welcome the opportunity to put you in touch with clients who have purchased gems and jewelry from previous trips. “

GEMS OF THE ORIENT
The tour that could pay for itself
Gems Of The Orient Tours represent a remarkable opportunity to combine an exotic travel experience with a wise investment. From the dawn of civilization, value-conscious buyers have recognized the marts of the East as the world source of fine quality gemstones. Bangkok, as one example, has long been the international capital for precious coloured stones.

But where former generations of buyers had to take their chances in this specialized market, you can relax on a professionally conducted buying expedition. You’ll take in all the colour and excitement of three fabled Oriental cities – and you’ll have a chance to acquire heirloom investments at a fraction of their Canadian value! Your savings could more than pay for the cost of the trip. As a final assurance, we’ll arrange to have any gems or jewelry you may buy independently appraised on your return to Vancouver.

Precious Gemstones – a beautiful investment that can only increase in value.

World mining costs are rising: the tradition of low-paid labor in major mining countries is becoming a thing of the past.
Fewer rough, uncut gems are now available for export. Mining countries now recognize the additional profits they can realize by selling only cut stones.
The world’s supply of colored stones is limited. Because major new discoveries are improbable, the supply of fine quality stones is unlikely to keep pace with international demand.

For these and other reasons, colored gems – emeralds, rubies, sapphires, jade, opal and other precious stones – are viewed by many cautious investors as among today’s most secure hedges against the dwindling value of the dollar. And when they can be acquired at perhaps less than half of their retail value, with a great travel adventure thrown in – that’s’ smart investing!

The timing is superb
If you’re interested in shopping for some very special Christmas gifts, the timing of these tours couldn’t be better. In addition to gems and jewelry, you can also take advantage of once-in-a-world values in antiques, art objects, watches, electronic merchandise, silks and world-class tailored clothing.