You might look forlornly at your showcase of pearls as you polish the glass, perhaps noticing there are fewer pesky fingerprints on that particular ...
Read MoreAs I refine and polish this column, I reflect on the metals that have been used in the production of jewels throughout the very long history of ...
Read MoreWe don’t tend to think of men and jewels at the same time, except for the stereotype of the hesitant and terrified young man headed for a diamond ...
Read MoreAll that furniture we moved into the basement, shipped out to the cottage, or dropped at the curb, hoping someone would take it away. The ...
Read MoreAlthough they may be diminutive in stature and composition, designs featuring a whimsical motif have broad appeal in jewellery, especially since ...
Read MoreThey’re seemingly everywhere—underfoot and overhead. You may find them ‘flavouring’ a stew pot or on a salad plate. Perhaps they are a topic ...
Read MoreMajor newspapers publish dry factual lists of statistics on their front pages indicating cohabiting without the benefit of legally sanctioned ...
Read MoreJADEITE JADE Fit for an emperor and as fitting for today 'Icy,' 'mottled,' 'mutton-fat,' 'greasy'. No, your freezer doesn't need defrosting, there's ...
Read MoreOrganics are cropping up everywhere—in your local big box supermarket, at the neighbourhood farmer's market, on the menu of your favourite ...
Read MoreTiming is everything A couple of fine watchmakers So exactly what is it that makes a nearly 200-year old pocket watch worth the price of a mid-level ...
Read MoreThe idiom that every cloud has a silver lining may have been inspired by that bright element. This shiny metal has been much beloved of silversmiths ...
Read MoreThere's been a noticeable resurgence in popularity lately of mid-century modern furniture, and suburban realtors are rejoicing now that those ...
Read MoreGift giving used to be a much simpler task but its myriad complexities are being tackled by respected social psychologists. Motivation, perception ...
Read MoreROMANCING the stones True love wrapped up in one neat little package the stones True love wrapped up in one neat little package 'Toi et moi' ...
Read MoreAlways an attention grabber, the colour orange is particularly hot, hot, hot right now and if you can actually remember the acid-drenched 1970s, ...
Read MoreIn the 1920s and early 30s, while Prohibition was dampening spirits in America and parts of Canada, European high society was openly enjoying a ...
Read MoreJewellery designs over the past few centuries have been influenced by myriad events—some international, some local. Changes in politics ...
Read MoreA bid for ubiquity Ask any kindergartner to draw you a picture of a necklace and what you'll see most likely is a simple series of round beads. This ...
Read MoreSomeone once said there are no new ideas, just reinterpretations of the old ones. With an upscale twist and a tweak, sales of the yard, garage, tag, ...
Read MoreWant to ward off bad luck, the evil eye, and bewitch a potential lover, all at the same time? The all-purpose heart motif, in ever-changing ...
Read MoreNext time you light the charcoal briquettes on your barbecue or plug in the kettle to make yourself a soothing cup of herbal tea, consider the major ...
Read MoreHow many times have you overheard the phrase, "I don't know much about art, but I know what I like?" Art, like beauty, is in the eye of the ...
Read MoreThe surprising reality of synthetic gemstones If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it probably is a duck, right? ...
Read MoreUnits of time are measured for a reason–to keep the chaos of daily life at bay and at a minimum. Consider the extent of disorder if ...
Read MoreDiamonds, pearls and other gemstones chosen by the bride and groom to wear on their special day can be the stuff of fairy tales. Many of these ...
Read MoreWhether you're located in a small community or a large metropolis, your regular base of customers probably consists of a mix of professionals, all ...
Read MoreTrends in jewellery design are so closely linked to changes in fashion that it's well worth recalling the age-old question: Which came first, the ...
Read MoreFor untold eons, human being have had the primal urge to make a visible mark on their surroundings and possessions. Imagine the sense of ...
Read MoreAcross the board, buying practices and attitudes reflect the current culture and the prevailing mood of the times. Removing clutter, downsizing, ...
Read MoreIn her infinite wisdom with regard to our planet's carbon-based existence, Mother Nature created only three primary colours: red, blue, and yellow. ...
Read MoreEvery sentimental or momentous occasion deserves special recognition that can be marked with the giving of gifts. However, when an item of wearable ...
Read MoreWith Baby boomers entering their retirement years, good period pieces are springing up everywhere. As a dealer of estate jewellery, you need a keen ...
Read MoreDuring the 19th century, diamonds and other precious stones were set in either gold or silver. However, when the setting was silver, gold always ...
Read MoreSince the earliest recorded history, there is plenty of evidence men adorned themselves with jewellery of some form or fashion to convey a sense of ...
Read MoreMechanical timekeeping began in the 15th century in the form of clocks powered by variously configured internal springs. For greater accuracy, ...
Read MoreConfronted with the looming economic crisis, bidding at recent jewellery auctions has been measured. Secondhand dealers have been more conservative ...
Read MoreFrom the dawn of time, man’s natural fascination with lustrous objects has driven the desire to acquire them, at times at great risk or peril. ...
Read MoreImagine an event combining the spine-tingling intrigue of a spy novel, the heightened excitement of a major sports event, and the subdued ...
Read MoreThe discovery of new sources of diamonds in the latter half of the 19th century brought with it designs that utilized a profusion of these ...
Read MoreDemystifying auction values As an appraiser for nearly 30 years, and in the auction industry for 28 of those years, I have met with countless ...
Read MoreAs the ultimate symbol of the highest form of jewellery, tiaras carry a special aura with jewellery collectors the world over. These impressive and ...
Read MoreAPPRAISING THE APPRAISAL PROCESS FOR PERIOD JEWELS One of the trickiest challenges in the jewellery industry is providing clients with appraisals for ...
Read MoreThe story of the Asscher cut It's always been hip to be square As with fashion, everything old is new again. Witness the renewed interest in cushion ...
Read MoreThe Timeless Elegance of Art Deco Little did the organizers of the 1925 Paris Exposition des Arts Decoratifs know that what they were about to ...
Read MoreIf jewels could talk... What stories they'd tell! Retailers of fine jewellery often have customers come in to inquire about selling jewels. Their ...
Read MoreSolving the puzzle of period pieces With the growing popularity of period pieces, there has been a corresponding rise in the manufacture of ...
Read MoreThe jewellery of 1918 to 1939 Jewellery production, like most non-essential work, came to a virtual halt during the First World War. Jewellery making ...
Read MoreThe magnificence of micromosaic The burgeoning tourist trade between England and Europe, particularly Italy, triggered a neoclassical revival in art, ...
Read MoreJersey Jewellery Several historical and social events converged in the mid-19th century to create a jewellery manufacturing centre in Newark, New ...
Read MoreLove token jewellery, with its elaborate symbolism of affection, was abundant during the Victorian era, particularly during the romantic period of ...
Read MoreFabergé: Jeweller to the Czars In 1870, at the age of 24, Carl Fabergé took over his father's quaint St. Petersburg jewellery store. By then, he ...
Read MoreUntouched jewels retain their value Throughout history, jewellery pieces have been remodelled and updated to reflect current designs. As a result, ...
Read More'50s design full of optimism, exuberance The 1950s were characterized by a quest for stability following the turmoil of the Second World War. The ...
Read MoreCameo Appearance While the majority of cameos are made of shell, and have been since the 15th century, these miniature sculptures were also carved ...
Read MoreDiamond aristocrats: a history of cut A few years ago, on a warm day in early May, a fur-wrapped woman attending one of my previews walked ...
Read MoreCufflinks with the Past Despite the fickle fluctuations in fashion, a handsome pair of cufflinks, whether antique or modern, still denotes a ...
Read MoreEstate jewellery as a source of rare and fine gems Most of us have heard the expression "hidden gem." In the case of estate jewellery, the phrase is ...
Read MoreThe beauty of authentic Deco The organizers of the 1925 Paris Exposition des Arts Décoratifs declared with great exuberance that only works of ...
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