Safe, stable and smashing
MANILA, Philippines - Gold is the traditional safe haven in times of economic crisis. As the world experiences global financial problems, investing in assets that constantly appreciate — like gold jewelry — makes a lot more sense these days. Unlike other valuables whose value depreciates the moment they are bought from the racks, the price and financial returns for fine crafted jewelry definitely relies on a lot of various factors, but nevertheless has been proven to be the safe, stable and with a long-standing value for money investment.
A piece of jewelry from Alexis, crafted from 18K gold and diamonds, can be an instant heirloom, whether passed on as a gift or purchased for one’s own enjoyment. The recent explosion of e-commerce means that consumers nowadays are confronted with more options and knowledge — and pitfalls — than ever before. Shoppers should know that the law that applies to shopping in a standard brick-and-mortar retail store in the Philippines also applies to the net users and consumers of today. Consumers who fortify themselves with information and who take all precautions will find that jewelry shopping can actually be quite enjoyable.
The 30-year-old Alexis offers quality retail shopping. It has seven branches around Metro Manila. It manufactures 100 percent Filipino made 18K fine jewelry line and has a ready stock of inventory and resources to offer clients a wide assortment of diamonds.
“In spite of the hard times, I believe Filipinos will still celebrate special occasions and reward themselves and their loved ones,” says John Ortiga, managing director of Alexis. “We at Alexis definitely strive to give the best value for money and affordable jewelry to every Filipino by developing innovative and unique products and designs.”
Ortiga adds, “Investing in jewelry at this point in time is a very wise decision because fine jewelry is not susceptible to the fluctuations that take place in stocks or the currency market. All you need to do is keep your pieces safe and clean.”
(Alexis has branches in SM Megamall, SM City North Edsa, Robinson’s Place Malate, Waltermart-Makati, Robinsons Midtown, SM Mall of Asia and Glorietta 5.)
