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...
There are several ebay guides about old silver hallmarks, but little about hallmarks currently in use so I thought I'd fill the gap... UK hallmarks are assigned by the Assay Offices, of which there are...
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...
What's an Opal? Have you ever wondered how an opal is formed? How old is it? What is it? Well, here are some answers to those common questions. Opal Creation Opal is formed from a solution of silicon dioxide...
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...
HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs), employ specialist officers who work in the "backroom".As far as the eBay bullion market is concerned, the "specialist" refers to use of knowledge and experience gained...
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...
Magnetic earrings are the new clip earrings. I am constantly being asked - what are they and how do they work? - so I thought this little summary might help. They work with 2 magnets - 1 attached to the...
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...
From time to time, I talk to people who have spent good money on what they believed to be bullion, only to find out later that they have paid out in error.I've seen an increase in people making contact, so I...