FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHO GUARANTEES THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE GEMSTONES?
H&L Minerals accompanies the entire gemstone journey from the mines to your home.
H&L only sells gemstones with internationally recognized, independent certificates. You are also welcome to have the gemstones you have purchased from us checked again by other certification bodies.
WHAT ARE THE "4C"?
1. Carat : weight of the respective gemstone
2. Cut: cut of the respective gemstone
3. Colour: The color of the respective gemstone
4. Colour: and again the color
It may seem like an exaggeration, but nothing defines a gemstone's value more than color.
(See also: Antoinette Martins: Colored Gemstones)
ARE ALL GEMSTONES SUITABLE FOR INVESTMENT?
Only high quality gemstones are suitable as an investment. The size also plays a role: an investment in precious stones starts with a colored stone with a weight of 1 ct.
WHO ARE GEMSTONES SUITABLE FOR INVESTMENT?
Gemstones are interesting for a discretionary capital, with an investment period of 5-10 years or more. As a rule, no more than 10 % to 15 % of the assets should be invested in gemstones. The "4C" must be observed!
Why Invest in Gemstones?
Gemstones are small, light, stable in value and have a significantly higher concentration of value than any other known investment.
