A Little Genie Gave You a Choice? Which Would it be.........

.....Hi radiance27, Thanks for your response. It's interesting that your name is radiance:o). Yes, the value of the diamonds would be a million dollars as well.
I do think your choice is the wiser one, based on investment value. The dollar has fallen so much, its future value is suspect. The diamonds would probably be worth more than the cash, but I think the gold would be the best bet to hold its value, looking at current market conditions. Take care.

...Hi EARLZHAN, Thank you for your response. I was thinking about that part of the situation when I was writing the question. If you needed cash at the moment, the gold or the diamonds would not do the trick. You would definitely have to find a buyer, for either the gold or diamonds. So your agenda would be a consideration.
Take it easy.

....Hi happy, You have to decide between the three, without knowing if you have
a buyer for the gold or diamonds. So it has to be one or the other, if you hold on to the gold until it appreciates, your taxes can be paid out of the increase in your investment. Gold was worth about $1,000 an ounce a week or so ago. Would be nice to have the choice though.

i mean to say: i would have difficulty exchanging the diamonds and gold bullion into cash.... (see 4th sentence). on the 5th sentence: it should be .... i would surely have difficulty finding (not surely find). my apologies.

...Hi moneymakingtoday, Thanks for your reply. When I read your response, I knew what you meant to say, I take your point. The time lost also, in finding someone to buy either the gold or the diamonds is time wasted. Then you have to negotiate a price. So, with cash in hand, you are ready at that moment to make a transaction, for whatever it is you want to do with the money. Good reasoning. Take care

....Hi there coolcat123, Well looks like you want the best of it all and why not. we only go around once, so why not reach for the moon, not only the stars. I have always said that I did not want to be rich, just well off. Although money does not buy happiness, it can help you with a little bit of contentment, knowing you can pay your bills. Take care.