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Scotch vs. Bourbon vs. Rye: Why You Should Try Them All
Single malt scotches were often considered superior to other whiskeys, but it looks like this supremacy may well come to an end. Indeed, even though Scottish water of life has dominated for quite a long time, its rivals have already got close. For now, given the demand for rare bourbons and ryes on major auctions,…
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ART
Top 5 Most Expensive Contemporary Artists
In the world of art, the 80/20 rule, aka the Pareto principle, is as applicable as in any other area. The most expensive contemporary art is created by a few artists who command the highest prices. Their artworks are present on major auctions and are coveted by art investors. When looking at such artworks, the question of…
Why Art Is So Expensive?
When most people see the prices for art, they are getting astonished. The figures may look especially incredible for abstract art while some of it may not require any outstanding painting skills and is more concentrated around an artistic idea. Still, modern art pieces may go for millions, so answering why can be rewarding in itself. It…
Understanding Modern Art: A Short Guide for Beginner Art Investors
More than often the first encounter with contemporary or modern art makes many of us shrug. Phrases like “I or my 4-year old could do better than that” are heard so often that they have become a no-no expression in professional circles. Still, in many instances, such a reaction from laymen and beginner art investors alike may…
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What Are the Reasons for Investing in Art?
Investing in art was always popular with the rich and powerful who commissioned artists for creating artworks to decorate their walls. With art pieces being a limited commodity, the demand has been consistently high, making art a popular investment asset. Today, only in the United States, the total value of art possessions is estimated at around $1…
COLLECTIBLE CARS
Hypercar Holy Trinity: The First Hybrids from Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche
Although there are already faster or more advanced Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche models, the hybrid hypercar Holy Trinity, introduced in 2013, has become canonical with prices continuing to grow. Let’s see who they are and what makes this trio so wanted by car lovers and collectors. Ferrari LaFerrari The first Ferrari hybrid, the LaFerrari model (which means…
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Electric Supercars from Classic Car Manufacturers
As the ban on combustion engine vehicles across the globe comes closer, all classic car manufacturers are working hard on introducing their new electric supercars. For the moment, there are more than 15 all-electric muscle cars competing for the title of the quickest and most technological EV on the planet. While each of these powertrains deserves a…
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5 Classic Yet Affordable Supercars
Most of the iconic supercars we mention here could be found under $100,000 price tag, which is considered as affordable for a classic car. The only reason for that is they were produced in comparatively large numbers so you will not have to kill to get one. At the same time, they so ingrained into our minds…
Investing in Classic Cars: Does It Make Sense?
Most of us know that a new car almost immediately loses in price just after leaving the dealership. Thus, normal cars are just an expensive buy never making an investment at all. At the same time, some cars manage to increase in price several times.
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GEMS AND GOLD
How to Pick a Diamond and Engagement Ring
Those who are puzzled about how to pick a diamond for an engagement ring or as an investment are often overwhelmed by the number of choices and diamond grade combinations. Meanwhile, they can be easily helped by an introduction into the GIA grading system, a worldwide accepted standard for diamonds, which is very straightforward and easy to…
Understanding the 4 Cs of Diamonds and Other Gemstones
Although evaluating gemstones shall always be done by experienced jewelers, buyers shall be aware of the basics even before asking for expert assistance to prequalify stones they like in order to limit the scope of the evaluation and save costs. The 4 Cs of diamonds and gemstones, standing for cut, color, clarity, and carat weight, are the…
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Buying Gemstones: Why, Which, When and Where?
Unlike mutual funds or stocks, gemstones don’t pay dividends and may take years to appreciate to justify the buying costs. They are easy to buy but hard to sell and any dealing with precious stones requires expert knowledge and certification from a reliable authority. On the other hand, gemstones continued to be a part of many investor’s…
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Is Investing in Jewelry a Good Idea?
As jewelry is associated with luxury, made of precious metals and stones, and usually involves workmanship of the highest class, many assume it to be a great asset for investing. This idea is further perpetuated by stories and movies, depicting men and women selling their precious jewelry and, sometimes, even the wedding rings to get out of…
CLASSIC WATCHES
How to Tell an Authentic Watch
Long gone are the days when an authentic watch was easy to tell from a fake. The advent of 3D printing and new technologies has given birth to ‘genuine fake’ watches that look almost identical to the real ones both on the outside and even inside. But even if there are people who are specifically looking for replicas,…
How Can Investing in Watches Be Profitable
When investing in classic watches, we expect them not only to show time but also to reflect our style and grow in value over time. Unlike smartwatches, classic timepieces don’t get obsolete with the advent of new technology and are even in higher demand over the years. For the time being, whatever is your primary goal in…
Top 15 Classic Luxury Watch Brands
If, when thinking about a classic luxury watch, you are interested to go further than contemplating about which Rolex model suits you best, you might be interested in a little introduction. Indeed, there are numerous other icons of the watchmaking industry that have been there for decades and some even for centuries, well worth your attention. Naturally,…
Why Buy a Luxury Watch
Looking at several thousand dollar price tags for a watch, the first question you might have is whether it is really worth it? What’s the point of paying an average monthly salary for a piece of metal the only purpose of which is to show time, and sometimes date when you get the same function for several…
WINES AND SPIRITS
Scotch vs. Bourbon vs. Rye: Why You Should Try Them All
Single malt scotches were often considered superior to other whiskeys, but it looks like this supremacy may well come to an end. Indeed, even though Scottish water of life has dominated for quite a long time, its rivals have already got close. For now, given the demand for rare bourbons and ryes on major auctions, the whiskey…
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Cheap vs. Expensive Wine: Is There So Much Difference?
As one could expect, expensive wine is supposed to taste according to the price. And you bet it does! According to numerous blind tests, even when the same wine is poured in bottles with different price tags, the respondents prefer the wine from a “more expensive” bottle over the rest. On a serious note, in many cases,…
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The Six Noble Wines Uncorked
Contrary to how it sounds, the denomination of a noble wine has nothing to do with nobility or price. Today this term is used to describe internationally known and grown grapes that are planted almost all over the world. For an introduction, we would focus on the classic definition of noble wines, including three red and three…
How to Choose Wine
Whether you buy wine for a collection or an exclusive dinner, you will want it to be not only prestigious and expensive but also pleasing to you and your guests. Even if you buy purely for investment purposes, you might want to set aside a bottle or two to give it a try with friends and family…