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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 1621342, member: 15199&quot;]All mentioned can be investments , IF the person has or takes time to learn the background needed to make an investment decision.&nbsp; Bullion coins, and the needed knowledge of plated, fakes, % gold, etc. ; Mineral Specimens are more similar to rare coins, jewelry, and fine art, in that the real factor(s) determining value may be difficult to determine. Mineral specimens can be faked or manufactured. Quartz can be &#039;artificially grown&#039; around gold strands to make an outstanding appearing specimen. Gold can be melted, crystallized, into desirable formation, or melted and shaped with airguns into natural appearing nuggets. Geologists can usually determine fakes. Gemstones up to 2 ct. diamonds can be artificially manufactured. A blue or red diamond 30 years ago was an auction highlight. Now 3 companies can grow them in almost any color. But they also can be recognized with knowledge, training, and proper equipment. I can buy a nice 2 carat faceted untreated ruby for $20,000 , or a similar eye appearing one for $20 ( except it is filled with lead glass to make the internal cracks appear clear.</p><p><br /></p><p>Stick with what you have knowledge~ coins, comic books, stamps, rare books, autographs, and you have the bst chance for success. IMO.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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