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Colored diamonds
An Heirloom of
Love

For many people, family is the heart of our lives. We wish that our children’s lives will be easier than our own, and this is often the key driver of our lives. Across the world, the dilemma facing people in the autumn of their years is how to ensure their life’s endeavors benefit the next generation. What are the best ways to pass on the hard-earned fruits of our labor, along with all the love we hold, to our children and grandchildren? 
Taiwan in the 1960s was a country ruled by Martial Law. Conditions were poor and life was hard for the vast majority of the population. The severe impacts of the Chinese Civil War (1927 - 1949) waged between the Chinese Nationalist Party and the Chinese Communist Party continued to trigger massive fluctuations in Taiwan a decade later. The Old Taiwan dollar issued by the government suffered severe currency depreciation and inflation. In the words of some at the time, cash "wasn’t worth the paper it was printed on."



Turbulent Price of Rice

Ms. Tsai describes the economic turmoil of the time by the volatile rice prices she experienced as a child. She recounts how rice prices could change three times within a day, and across different cities. In the space of an hour, the amount of money needed to buy a family’s weekly intake could plunge to the amount for just one meal. 
In such an era, life was only about making ends meet. Yet even when financial instability made many people lose confidence in the currency, Ms. Tsai’s parents continued to work hard on the farm, trying to save for the children’s education. 
She graduated from junior high school and entered tailoring, a career that provided her with the income to support her family.  Later, she met her husband through a matchmaker, and the two young newlyweds began their joint life of working hard and saving money. 

Rarer and Rarer Color Diamonds

After suffering the effects of intense inflation as a child, Ms. Tsai established deeply ingrained principles of tight housekeeping and good investing. 
As first her children, then grandchildren were born, her desire to leave assets for her family grew stronger. She hoped that through sound investments, her love and care could continue. 
However, after studying many financial management tools, she found that each return on investment would vary significantly due to changing policies over time.
One day, she was introduced to EUREEKA by a good friend, and discovered fancy diamonds in an exclusive VIP lecture. Before then, she believed that fine jewelry was something that only wealthy people could afford. She appreciated its beauty, but never had any in-depth understanding of its value.
“I consider I’ve learned a lot at my age. But after I discovered EUREEKA, I uncovered what is a secret to many:  colored diamonds are a great investment,” she said. 
Gradually, Ms. Tsai accumulated deposits to buy colored diamonds, intending to treat these relatively small and light possessions as heirlooms. 
“Although I’m not an expert in jewelry, I found out how different and precious colored diamond jewelry can be,” Ms. Tsai said. 
"In the future, my grandsons will study or live abroad, and with these diamonds, they will also have greater financial protection," she said.
Yellow is Ms. Tsai's favorite colored diamond. 
"I buy EUREEKA's colored diamonds to treat myself and bring me good luck," she says, laughing. An example is the "The Pendulum of Memories,” which she wears to important occasions.
Because Ms. Tsai intends to leave her EUREEKA colored diamonds to future generations she follows a rule of thumb to ensure the heirlooms increase in value. 
First, she says it is best to choose a reputable brand. Second, buy a colored diamond weighing more than one carat. And third, obtain a GIA certificate.

“My father was a farmer. He left me the jade bracelet he had as his dowry,” she said. After many years, Ms. Tsai still takes this bracelet out to hold, treasure and remember her father.
In turn, Ms. Tsai wants to pass her love to her children and grandchildren through the most exceptional colored diamonds she can find. She believes this is the best way to ensure the family’s story of love will continue forever.
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