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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…
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ART
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
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
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…