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Made from blue agave found close to the city of Tequila in Guadalajara, Spain, tequila is one of the most famous alcoholic beverages out there…but did you know it can also be one of the most expensive spirits in the world? Contrary to the “off the ...

Vodka is one of the most versatile drinks in the world with a range that expands from affordable to absolute luxury. The name Vodka translates to “Little Water” in both Russian and Polish languages, but despite its humble name and beginnings, the ...

Purple diamonds are among the rarest colored diamonds in the world, and according to some gemologist might just be the rarest colored diamond ever surpassing red diamonds. With the largest producer of natural purple diamonds having closed their mine ...

Green diamonds are among the rarest colored diamonds in the world, and unlike their other colored counterparts, these stones get their color in a very unique way. Once thought to be merely a collector’s item, green diamonds have quickly become ...

Waltham pocket watches are among the most historic American timepieces money can buy today. Their precision engineering and craftsmanship put them on the map, competing directly with high-grade pocket watches from Europe that were, at the time, ...

There is something very personal about a handwritten note that cannot be replicated by any conventional writing app. Pens have always had a special place in history, be it for writing letters, calligraphy, or simply signing your name on an important ...

From collectors to millionaires…when thinking about investing, the collectible sports card industry was never in the top 10 most lucrative markets. In fact, it might’ve not even been in the top 50…until 2020. During their time in lockdown, many ...

Pink diamonds are among the rarest colored diamonds in the world, and with the largest producer of natural pink diamonds closing in November 2020, these diamonds are about to become much rarer (and potentially more valuable.) This post will be ...

The most expensive cars in the world are not mere collectables that should be invested in, stored, and flipped when the time is right. They are marvels of modern engineering made to combine luxury and performance and cater to the true enthusiast who ...

If are thinking of starting a watch collection or are in the market for a new luxury watch the first question you might have is “where do I even start?” You want something that is high quality, will last generations (if taken care of), and that ...

You are getting ready to buy a diamond as a gift for that special someone, for an engagement ring, or even for yourself but you keep coming across one word which is "moissanite."  When you see a peculiar gem along with this word, it looks exactly ...

Expensive champagne has been synonymous with the drink of high class society. It is seen being enjoyed by A-list celebrities, it is saved and served for special occasions, and in general it has been used as a sort of high-status symbol.   While ...

The first quarter of the year has gone and investors are scouring the market to identify trends for their next big investment. So which markets should you keep an eye out on? Investing in Colored Diamonds Coming up time and time again, colored ...

Ever wonder who created Bitcoin? ...We've all heard of it, but do you know who started it?  It's a fascinating story. The inventor of one of the most famous cryptocurrencies, and the one that kickstarted the crypto-craze is shrouded in mystery...and ...

If you have been following the world of cryptocurrency as of late, there is one term popping up more and more, and that is “non-fungible tokens” or “NFTs” for short. Some of the most prominent examples of NFTs are NBA’s digital collectibles, or ...

While the emergence of the pandemic has shaken the modern world to its foundation, that's not a cause for pessimism. Investors must learn to keep calm, analyze, and adapt. So what do you do in a time of economic uncertainty?  One thing you might ...

Updated for 2021 How does the value of pink diamonds react to turbulent environments? 2020 was certainly an eventful year to say the least. In times of great change, it's very easy to get lost in everything moving around us.  Routines are gone, ...

The Coronavirus outbreak has presented governments, business owners, and the rest of us for that matter, with a very significant dilemma...Do we open up the economy but risk the health of the public, or do we keep everything closed and risk the ...

2020 ushers in not only the dawn of a new decade but a significant shift in the supply of the naturally colored diamonds with the closing of the iconic Argyle Mine.  The one certainty to expect is that investment portfolios are going to be changing; ...

This post has been updated for 2021 As diamond enthusiasts, collectors, and investors, it's only natural you want to know that you're getting exactly what you paid for. It's therefore a smart choice to always request for, and verify the ...