Commission is charged to the seller only. Buyers pay no platform fee.
Charged on sale, never to the buyer.
No cost for as long as your stone is listed and available. Delisted or dormant beyond 90 days, storage is charged at 0.5% of declared value per year.
Every vaulted stone is insured while held and while moving between facilities, up to a value agreed in writing at intake.
One rate, charged to each party. No negotiated terms, no volume tiers, no preferential rates for anyone.
| CHANNEL | BUYER PAYS | SELLER PAYS | TOTAL ON THE TRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Custodian Gem Xchange Vault and Shop |
1.75% | 1.75% | 3.5% |
Major auction house Buyer’s premium, lots under $1m |
around 26% | negotiable | 26% and up |
Trading networks Subscription model |
Membership | Membership | Plus private terms |
The buyer’s premium is published, identical for everyone, and it is how the house makes its money. On the exchange that same stone costs $50,875. The seller pays the same 1.75% on their side. Listing is free, withdrawing is free, and storage and insurance are included for as long as the stone stays listed.
| SERVICE | COVERS | COST |
|---|---|---|
Intake and verification | Receipt, inspection, certificate cross-check, photography, listing | Free |
Collection in Bangkok | Final inspection against the report, release to owner | Free |
Transfer between facilities | Insured chain of custody to a partner facility | From $180 |
Insured courier | Door to door, customs documentation prepared | From $340 |
No commission, no storage, no insurance, no intake fee. Withdraw whenever you like and collect it in Bangkok at no cost. The only charge that can arise is dormant storage, and only if a stone is taken off the market and left beyond 90 days.
Held against the offer. If the seller accepts, it applies to the purchase price.
Released in full within two working days. Nothing is retained.
An accepted offer completes the sale. If the buyer fails to settle, the deposit passes to the seller.