Why are sapphires so expensive now?
Jewelry SHARE Sapphires have been valued and treasured for centuries due to their beauty and range of colors, but in recent years, prices for high-quality sapphires have skyrocketed, leading many to wonder what’s behind the sudden increase in cost. Several factors have contributed to the current high prices of sapphires. Firstly, the demand for sapphires […]
Where to find large rare gemstones
Discovering Hidden Treasures: A Guide to Finding Giant Emeralds and Sapphires If you’re an avid collector or just someone who is looking for a unique piece of jewelry, you may be interested in finding very large gemstones like emeralds and sapphires. These precious gems are some of the most sought-after stones in the world, coveted […]
Auctions becoming more and more popular
2021 Trends Millenials are getting into the game. Share on facebook Share on twitter Although 2021 was about as abnormal as 2020, the auction industry experienced a pretty good year. Younger users are shopping via auction and the popularity of second-hand items has become perfectly acceptable, right up there with vintage designer items. Younger shoppers […]
Auctioning fine jewelry
Fine Jewelry Auctions The term “fine jewelry” is used for any jewelry that is made from precious metals such as gold, silver, or platinum. Fine jewelry typically contains genuine gemstones like diamonds, sapphires, garnets, citrines, rubies, tourmalines, or emerald. Fine jewelry is durable and made to last so it is suitable for every day use. […]
Are luxury brands going green?
Are designers going green? It sure seems so. Share on facebook Share on twitter Some of the biggest luxury brands in the world seem to be “going green”. Whether it’s luxury watch brands, designers of fashion, artists, appliance manufactures, or the auto industry, we are seeing more and more green literally. For example, some of […]
The Rolex Submariner
The Rolex Submariner A True Divers Watch by design. Created in 1953, the Rolex Submariner was the first divers’ watch waterproof to 330 feet. It was the second masterpiece in regard to waterproofness, next to the invention of the Oyster which was the world’s first waterproof wristwatch in 1926. The Rolex Submariner is one of […]
Fine gemstones and fine jewelry
Fine jewelry resale Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Tips for selling or buying fine jewelry. Fine jewelry used to be a sign of royalty once reserved for kings and queens, and/or presented as gifts. Later fine jewels and gemstones were used to denote stature, upper-class status, and elegance, and today, fine […]
What is the best way to resell fine jewelry?
What’s the best method of selling fine jewelry? Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin You know you don’t want to try and resell fine jewelry on your own. This is not safe. But what are the options? The decision to sell fine jewelry can be a difficult one and the decision how […]
Fine Automatic Watches
How does an automatic watch work? Mechanical or automatic watches don’t use a battery unlike quartz watches. Mechanical watches need to be manually winded by hand on a daily basis or if self-winding, a rotor weight does the winding while being worn. In short, a mechanical watch is driven by a tightly wound coil that […]
Cartier Love Bracelet – new screw system
Cartier Love Bracelet (the old screw system vs the new screw system) Learn the difference between the old and new screw systems for the Cartier “Love” bracelet. Before 2011 The Cartier Love collection is one of the most desired collections since it’s inception in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo. The simple design with exposed screw motif […]