Classic car prices skid, while diamonds and wine shine

London

THE super-rich have seen their jewellery, fine wine and musical instrument collections jump in value again, but the Old Master paintings and garages full of classic cars have been a bit of a drag, according to new figures.

Now in its 12th year, blue-blooded UK bank Coutts' "passion" index of the finest things in life returned to positive territory in 2016 after a dip in 2015.