Information from the Assay Offices of Great Britain GUARANTEEING THE QUALITY OF PRECIOUS METALS SINCE 1327 The purpose of this document is to give practical guidance in relation to Hallmarking matters. The UK...
Omega Watches Real or Fake? I am writing this to help buyers on eBay get value for money and not get ripped off. I have just seen a few so called genuine Omega watches sell for £500+ that were not real ones...
This guide is intended to give a brief outline of the history of the pocket watch, from its beginnings in the 16th century, up until the early part of the 20th century. It covers the technical development and...
To wear a pentacle.....I really am writing this to enlighten a few people about the pentacle as many who practise the craft refuse to wear them due to stigma although they are starting to become more of a...
As a radiologist, writing a review on mexican opals was perhaps the last thing I expected to be doing, but having fallen in love with this most beautiful and diverse of gemstones, and given the paucity of...
I have been a pawnbroker and secondhand dealer for 25 years and would like to share some of my experiences in handling gold with you. There seems to be a lot of confusion about what’s what with gold. Is it...
Antiqued: Process used to give jewelry an aged appearance. Avolto: A jewelry style that uses a wire to form a necklace into a round shape. Bail: A loop of sheet metal or wire attached to a pendant to...
Birthstones from Harris Michael Jewelry: A thoughtful way to show your family they are loved.January:Garnet Nearly everyone thinks of garnet as a red gem, but in fact this family of gemstones is available in...
ALL ABOUT SWAROVSKI Swarovski was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski I. It has since developed into an international entity with numerous subsidiaries and is currently in the process of reorganizing its North...
There are literally hundreds of watch terms and finding all the meanings can be hard to here is the first part of watch parts explained letters A - M. If this guide helps you please vote for it by pressing...