Abstract: From the point of view of collection,the origin of collection is explored,the cultural connotation is expounded,and the cultural characteristics of collection are concluded in the artical.The conception of the modern gem collection is explained and the causes of the gem collection tugged by the investment economy are analysed.The fundamental theory and methods of the gem collection are finally expounded.At the same time,it is pointed out that the investment opportunity of the gem collection is coming and the market mechanism shoud be improved to guarantee the healthy development of the industry.