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...
RETAINING YOUR BODY PIERCINGS DURING PREGNANCY This Guide has been brought to you by the International Shop of Mystery to help you to retain your piercings during pregnancy. At the International Shop of...
Ring Size There are several systems of ring size around the world, to convert to your size please use the chart below.If you dont know your ring size simply draw around the inside of a ring you know fits, then...
If this guide helps you, please scroll down to indicate "Yes" at the bottom of the page . What is it? Mystic Fire Topaz® gemstones are designer gemstones treated in a labratory owned and operated by Azotic...
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...
The 4Cs of Diamonds Carat Color Clarity Cut Carat Weight The size of a diamond has the biggest impact on its price. The metric carat, which equals 0.20 gram, is the standard unit of weight for diamonds and...
You’ll never guess how often we’re asked about “this seller is cheaper than you, why can’t you do it cheaper?”……………. This guide will hopefully help you understand the “cheap diamond” myth… In a basic message,...
Luminous Dials on WW1 Officer's Trench Watches Some vintage watches, especially military watches, had the numerals and hands on the dial made luminous or "glow in the dark" by painting them with luminous...
ALL ABOUT SWAROVSKI Swarovski was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski I. It has since developed into an international entity with numerous subsidiaries and is currently in the process of reorganizing its North...