This guide is intended to give a brief outline of the history of the pocket watch, from its beginnings in the 16th century, up until the early part of the 20th century. It covers the technical development and...
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...
FURTHER SMITHS INFORMATION AND SALES A BRIEF GUIDE TO POST WAR SMITHS ENGLISH WATCHES COMPILED IN AN IDLE MOMENT.If you are buying Smiths watches, firstly decide whether you are a collector or dealer/investor,...
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...
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...
Introduction Displaying an aurora of stunning royal blues, violets, indigos, lilacs, periwinkles, and ultramarines, Tanzanite's popularity is well deserved. Demand for Tanzanite has rocketed in recent years,...
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...
Introduction Sapphires derive their name from the Latin word "sapphirus", meaning blue, and are often referred to as the "gem of the heavens" or the "celestial gem" as their colours mirror the sky at...
Introduction Known in Russia as the "Gem of the Tsars" where it was first discovered, Alexandrite is one of the world's most valuable gemstones. Often described as "Emerald By Day" and "Ruby By Night",...
Both Andesine and Labradorite are extremely rare and difficult to find gemstones and until now it was not known if the latest gemstone find in 2002 was Labradorite, Andesine or something else. Information...