Dichroic glass has gained popularity over the past 5 years and as such the market has been flooded by products purporting to be 'dichroic' or 'murano'. Unfortunately an ever increasing amount of these items...
A you're adorable , B you're so beautiful, C you're a cuty full of Charms. Whether you wear them on a bracelet as a pendant or simply want to start a collection, there is something for everyone. You can...
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...
Charms are back in fashion. Whether you wear them on a bracelet as a pendant or simply want to start a collection, there is something for everyone. You can collect in themes which can make a stunning...
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 American...
When purchasing Italian charms make sure that you consider the following key points - The price You can easily get wholesale lots of laser, photo, letter, mood and simple designs for under 10p each on ebay...
Introduction Amber is the ancient and fossilized resin of long dead trees that grew in forests millions and millions of years ago. Over the eons, chemical and physical changes occurred, fossilizing the...
A History of Panerai Watches In 1860 Giovanni Panerai (1825-1897), founded the family business and opens the first watchmaker's shop in Florence on the Ponte alle Grazie and establishes contact with the...
I'm writing this guide having just bought a 'gold' bracelet in the UK from eBay described as 'fully hallmarked'. When the item arrived the only marking on the piece was "375", meaning it had 375 parts per 1000...
THEANTIQUARIUS F-O ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JEWELLERY TERMS Faience: Glazed earthenware, also used for marking beads, scarabs, etc. from the egyptian period onwards Fancy-Coloured: Any colour in a stone other than...