Wristwatches and pocket watches do more than keep time; they make a strong fashion statement. Whether you want to evoke simple elegance with a gold or titanium wristwatch, demonstrate your flair for
Hallmark Images for Purity, Gold, Silver and Platinum to print and save. It's so annoying when you see hallmarks and can't work out what they mean, so here's my answer which is a copy of a card I carry around...
HOW TO VALUE GOLD JEWELLERY…WHAT SHOULD YOU PAY ? A short guide to valuing or pricing, identifying and appraising solid gold jewelery. What karat ( carat ) is it.? Market value ? What price should I pay...
English 18th and 19th century pocket watches can be classified into several basic types, and this short guide aims to guide you through the many types available and the various pitfalls and mistakes to avoid...
Buying Sterling Silver and the new Hallmark Act What is pure silver? A soft white precious metal with a 999 parts per 1000, 99.9% silver and 0.1% unclassified impurity. What is silver? By legal definition,...
List of some 19th/20th century makers This list has been produced to assist in the identification of possible makers. Once a name has been identified as a possibility then a search on the web may reveal a...
April 2008 Update: coins.sovereigns.exchange has at least two new eBay IDs: footballmania1234and Bargains2009. You're advised to stay away from any of these aliases because they all belong to the same crook...
I have noticed that ebay has a number of sellers who are knowingly selling reproduction art nouveau style enamelled jewellery as original. This will give some guidance on how to spot it.Hallmarks Most but not...
I have written this 2nd more detailed guide to Rolex watches, due to the large number of enquiries we receive on a daily basis. The brand of Rolex is very collectable today and as with everything you really...
Please note: Any brass instruments bearing the name "Bessons" are reproductions, (the real name is "Besson") as are a number of brass instruments bearing the name "Boosey" (though there was actually a company...