The Habsburg Gemstone Token (GEM) represents the world’s first token fully backed by gemstones. Based on ERC20 token technology, this token corresponds to a specific value within a curated portfolio by Habsburg Fine Arts – the Imperial Portfolio.

This portfolio is securely stored in the vaults of the Open Customs Warehouse (OCW) in Liechtenstein and is insured. Token holders have the option at any time to exchange their tokens for physical gemstones. Current appraised values of the overall portfolio and individual stones are always available on the website.

While the EUR price of individual gemstones and jewels is adjusted based on value appreciation, the token price for each piece remains constant. This ensures the intrinsic value of the token increases, allowing holders to benefit from the appreciation in value.

Each gemstone and jewelry piece in the portfolio is authenticated by certificates from independent gemological laboratories. Gemstones have a long history as an investment and offer high value concentration in a small space.

The Habsburg Gem Token offers several advantages:
It enables investments in gemstones even with smaller amounts. Token trading is simplified, which leads to more liquidity on the secondary market. Transparency and information exchange in the market are increased through blockchain technology.

Token holders do not have to worry about insurance and storage costs for the gemstones. Gemstones can be traded without needing to be physically moved. The token is less volatile than other cryptocurrencies because it is backed by natural-colored gemstone assets. This means lower risk.

The transparency of the Habsburg Gemstone Token project is ensured through blockchain technology. With blockchain, all transactions and gemstone appraisals are recorded immutably and traceably.

Additionally, the blockchain is publicly accessible, allowing transparent and verifiable pricing and trading activity. Furthermore, the Habsburg Fine Arts website provides constantly updated information on the total value of the gemstone portfolio and individual stones.

The value of the Habsburg Gemstone Token (GEM) is periodically recalculated by court-sworn experts. These professionals appraise the entire Imperial Portfolio, to which your tokens belong, and determine the current euro value of the gemstones it contains.

While the euro value of the gemstones may increase, the GEM value of each gemstone remains unchanged. This unique structure ensures that the purchasing power of your GEM tokens increases over time as the value of the underlying gemstone portfolio rises.

The current appraisals and the value of your token can be viewed at any time on the website. This guarantees maximum transparency and allows you to track the value of your investment at any time.

Tokens can be exchanged for gemstones in the Habsburg Imperial Portfolio. On the website www.habsburgfinearts.com/portfolio, you can view the current Imperial Portfolio, the prices in EUR, and in Habsburg Gemstone Tokens. Gemstones can be reserved for three days.

No, because from a tax perspective, purchasing the GEM Token is considered a down payment for one or more gemstones from the portfolio.

Yes, this is possible with pickup in Liechtenstein.

No.

Blockchain technology can be seen as a decentralized global database where ownership rights can be assigned. Information and transactions are added in chronological order on the “chain,” and once a certain number of entries are reached, they are sealed, creating a “block.” Once this block is digitally stored, a new block can be created. After each of these processes, the blocks are strung together on a tightly linked chain.

The blockchain is decentralized and therefore not connected to states or banks; however, it is stored and verified with the highest security standards through a global computer network. Ultimately, transactions and ownership rights are not controlled by a central entity (such as a bank), but are ensured in a decentralized manner by millions of people.