Ready for the The Growing Asian Markets?

The Democratisation of luxury is being embraced by the growing Asian markets as the "International Dream In the New Libertarian Nation" unfolds. (Ken Envoy - president, SBI)

The middle-classes in the West have been duped, and duped well, into believing that beautiful Antique Jewelry should be worn and loved as a "life-enhancing" commodity rather than a "financial investment."

While that's all well and good, granny told us and we know it's true, but it's only half the story, fine Antique Jewelry, should also be considered as a hedge against inflation. I like to think of it as a form of economic protectionism on a personal level.

To get some perspective on this, take a look at the growing Asian market.

Although, it's fast becoming a "reality" more than a dream, as China's growing Middle Class, equates to a growing demand for non-financial, material assets. During the great event of hyperinflation in Weimar Germany, it was known as - “die Flucht in die Sachwerte,” - the flight to material assets: are YOU ready?

The writings on the wall, we're approaching a golden new age. Lots of things are shifting, and we're not talking about polar shifts either.The global luxury market is shifting and shifting fast - its projected to hit US$1 trillion. (Virgin-Blue, Voyeur, May 2008).

The coveting of gold and platinum investable estate and fine Antique jewelry is not limited to the United States; it has become a global addiction.

"International markets such as Russia, Far East Asia and Middle East," says Lee Siegelson, owner of Siegelson, a Manhattan-based jeweler, "are looking to collect jewelry and are realizing and appreciating jewelry as an art form."

Before only the very rich, royalty, famous actresses and celebrities could afford to invest in gold and antique diamond jewelry. This is no longer the case. The average consumer and now a growing middle class within Asian markets is is able to invest in gold and diamond Antique Jewelry.

Now fine and rare antique jewelry is a not just for the super rich but is available to the average consumer.

A borrowing trend is also being embraced by the very wealthy, who are becoming less interested in owning assets that may depreciate, and the very wealthy, well, are naturally willing to invest in gold jewelry and to pay a premium for rare and beautiful antique jewels.

Consumers create strong associations with Antique Jewelry to which they feel emotionally and financially invested, forming their own constellation of jewelry across the different Antique Jewelry periods.

Fine and rare antique jewelry is there at the top of the luxury ladder and 'must-have' list for fashion-conscious consumers who are trading higher to unique, exclusive one-of-a-kind products like rare and beautiful antique jewels!

The trickle down effect means that emerging regions of wealth in the Asian markets; Middle East, India and China are fast becoming the engines of growth for the 21st century and are posed to steer the direction of the luxury jewelry market bringing the luxury market online, eager to invest in gold jewelry.

Each day, more and more Chinese are lifted out of poverty. It is estimated that by 2025 China’s middle- class will be the largest in the world, more than 600 million strong. At that point the Chinese middle-class will be nearly twice the size of the entire population of the United States (based on US Census Berea estimates).

That’s a pretty mind boggling. Just imagine the consumption and the demand for food and energy. Sure we’ve seen a pretty steep correction in these commodities of late, but does anyone really believe this retreat in prices is sustainable?

Consider also that the other members of the so-called BRIC nations have rapidly growing middle-classes as well. Between now and 2025 for example, India’s middle-class will grow ten-fold.

Starting to Get the Picture?

Factor in the price risks associated with a middle-class that will comprises over 50% of the global population in less than 20 years and gold just over $800 an ounce is a real bargain, Check that; invest in gold - it's a steal at these levels.

Many people from Asian and the Middle-east already invest in gold. They need no convincing of the financial security of gold jewelry and antique diamond jewelry investment.

Political and geographical restraints may have restricted their participation and abilty to invest in gold antique jewelry in the past, but times are changing and changing fast.

These people know more than most, that money is only as valuable as the value we place on it.

How do YOU perceive the growing Asian markets? Although this site is relatively still new, I am already receiving emails on a daily basis from visitors in the Asian region, seriously concerned about the world economy, wanting to know how to Invest money in fine Antique Jewelry.

Antique Jewelry, is a sensory experience for new luxury consumers and has transcended its traditional place as a time honored, status symbol of the West, taking on a new role in the way the emerging nations define themselves.

These cherished symbols of times gone by, glow with a soft patina that only comes from being worn and loved. Jewelry from another era has its own story to tell. Asian markets TRUST time honored fine Estate and Antique Jewels.

In conclusion, if you can afford it, and know how to Invest money in Gold, Estate and fine Antique Jewelry then invest now. Regardless of when now is, before demand increases. And as to how much Antique Jewelry to buy? Well, as much as you can possibly lay your hands on!

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