Fakes and Frauds with Amber Fossils I have been prompted to write this guide by the amount of transparently faked fossils in amber listed on E-bay. Much of what follows is common-sense but I hope it may still...
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...
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...
There are several features that help make a watch water-resistant. The most important is the gaskets, or 0 rings-made of rubber, nylon or Teflon which form watertight seals at the joints where the crystal,...
The water resistance values in metres quoted by watch manufacturers usually relate to the air pressure used in the water resistance test (ISO2281). They do not reflect actual dive depth! As a general rule...
A History of Jaeger LeCoultre Watches In 1833, Antoine LeCoultre founded the little workshop which was to become the Manufacture Jaeger LeCoultre. Antoine was a self taught watchmaker and a brilliant...
Choosing Your Watch How do you choose a watch? By its style, its design, technological innovation, or by brand? The answer is inevitably a combination of all these factors. Ask yourself what you want...
The following information on how to wear, store and clean your jewellery, will help ensure the longevity and brilliance of your unique design piece. It will guarantee you long-lasting pleasure in your ...