Why doesn't Hermes fine jewelry hold its value?

[Build-a-B-K-collection]

I see Hermes fine jewellery similar to buying cars.

Fine jewellery doesn’t hold its value.

Cars, lose a substantial amount of money when purchased new and driven off the forecourt. This does not stop people purchasing brand new vehicles.

Purchase the item if you can afford to. Not everything appreciates in value.

 

[WhiteBus]

it's a supply and demand thing
if an item that is no longer made becomes desirable
some people will pay a premium, be it one or one hundres years old
most items that are made do not have that combination or rarity and desirability,
so their value just drops because they are no longer new

 

[Build-a-B-K-collection]

actually, please can someone enlighten me on which jewellery does hold its value ?

Hermes FJ - whatever I want is never available

Cartier / VCA - are generally in stock most of the time (UK/ Paris from personal experience). I have seen these items have price increases but I don’t understand how they are increase in monetary value as an investment. I believe some one else wrote there are better places to invest money which gives a better return (gold, stocks etc). To conclude my personal opinion is that no FJ really holds value. They are more long term pieces to wear.

 

[WhiteBus]

actually, please can someone enlighten me on which jewellery does hold its value ?

Hermes FJ - whatever I want is never available

Cartier / VCA - are generally in stock most of the time (UK/ Paris from personal experience). I have seen these items have price increases but I don’t understand how they are increase in monetary value as an investment. I believe some one else wrote there are better places to invest money which gives a better return (gold, stocks etc). To conclude my personal opinion is that no FJ really holds value. They are more long term pieces to wear.

probably antique/vintage items from a well-established and desirable house will hold their value
as a generalisation, it is unlikely to be anything new unless you are in it for the long haul

 

[maxroxxherhandbags]

probably antique/vintage items from a well-established and desirable house will hold their value
as a generalisation, it is unlikely to be anything new unless you are in it for the long haul

yes this...
A dear friend is a fine jewellery expert and what I gather from him is that Vintage Cartier tends to hold its value, or top quality estate jewellery 'if' the design is classic enough or in a style thats back in fashion.
Back on topic...
I think part of the reason H Fine Jewellery doesn't hold its value is because many people buy it as a profile builder then sell at or below retail soon after which keeps the resale value down.

 

[880]

Some new jewelry and watch items are in such low production that they have increased in value, for example, DH
collects a particular kind of ALange & Sohne. But, the point of value is irrelevant bc he adores them and would never resell

I would never say buy a luxury branded item, like a watch or a Birkin, for investment. They are for enjoyment