Most people think it's harmless to own a fake, saying 'oh, these big companies make millions, why should they miss out a couple of hundred.' Well, for starters tax is paid on an authentic item which goes to...
Whenever you consider buying a piece of costume jewellery the back is just as important as the front. Apart from the quality of the finish, what does the back look like? Is it in keeping with the age the item...
London Gold Fixing The price of gold is fixed twice daily in London by the five members of the London gold pool, all members of the London Bullion Market Association. The fixes start at 10.30 a.m., and 3.00...
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.Styles Generally, the...
Getting the Correct Ring Finger Size Finger Sizes To get the maximum pleasure out of wearing your favourite ring, it is important that it fits you correctly. This may seem like stating the obvious, but we are...
It currently seems to be all the rage to stretch your ears, particularly on the emo/hardcore scenes, although it has been around for much longer with tribes in Africa and Asia often stretching many piercings,...
One of the Rarest and Most Valuable Colours of Diamond All natural fancy coloured diamonds are very rare and expensive. Pink is one of the rarest and most desirable colours. The Darya-i-Nur diamond is the...
Green emeralds are a variety of the gemstone beryl and have been highly prized since pre-historic times. Color - hue, tone and saturation Clarity - visibility of inclusions Cut -how well the stone is cut...
What is the difference between Real, Lab Created, and Simulated Gemstones? Real or Natural Gemstones: Real gemstones are just that, real and natural, as they were created in nature. Often natural gemstones...
Butterflies On Cigarette Cards (Collectables) - Naturally Artistic I've been collecting and selling trading cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide...