JEWELRY THAT LOSES ITS VALUE
The value of gold is more fickle than conventional wisdom would lead many to believe. According to Money magazine, the value of gold actually dropped 51 percent between 1980 and 2000. And from 1900 to 2011, the value of gold increased only 1 percent after taking inflation into account.
ART THAT LOSES ITS VALUE
Although you might be able to get your hands on a piece of art that ends up being worth millions, it’s not guaranteed that what you buy will increase in value. Art, in general, is a risky investment because it has no intrinsic value, and most art loses its value over time, according to Business Insider.