BUY, HOLD, SELL
Decorated Renaissance Armor
Fine pieces, like this mid-16th-century burgonet crafted by master armorer Jörg Sorg the Younger for the Hapsburg court ($160,000), hold great long-term appeal for specialist and generalist
collectors alike.
Smoke Wagon
A Rare and Limited release from this Las Vegas distiller delivers complex, layered
notes, and rivals Pappy Van Winkle on the secondary market at $1,000. The catch? The secret is out. Good luck finding a bottle.
White Diamonds
The market for white diamonds is coming out of a years-long slumber, with marquee 25-carat pieces exceeding $800,000. Young jewelers
like Emmanuel Tarpin are breathing life into the market
with superb craftsmanship and inspired artistry. If you’re
considering, act now.
17th Century Armor
Developments in firearms made armor of this period largely symbolic, but its high level of decoration— as seen on this North Italian cavalry helmet ($45,000)— is starting to resonate with
modern collectors.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
This rich, caramel-forward bourbon has slowly built an audience of collectors. Its wide availability and approachable price—just $65 a bottle—won’t last. Hold on to this perennial whiskeyof-the-year contender.
Cultured Pearls
Thank celebrities like Harry Styles and Ariana Grande for newfound buoyancy in the longwaning market for cultured pearls: This Bulgari
necklace nearly quadrupled presale estimates at $227,000.
19th Century Composite Armor
Composite armors—mixes of original and restored pieces—deliver big on aesthetics and are selling at a premium. Decorators are hungry for matching
sets like this $80,000 German work, restored from the 16th century.
Blue Run
The champion bourbon at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition,
it’s hard to imagine this newcomer’s price getting higher. At $600, sell this beautiful bourbon, with notes of crème brûlée and fudge, for a serious windfall.
Vintage Designs by Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels
Excitement for these bold
gold pieces remains at a fever pitch, but the trend is nearing its zenith. A necklace from Bulgari sold for $240,000. Move yours
now to cash in.