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...
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...
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...
A History of Patek Philippe Watches During the Polish uprising in 1830, Norbert de Patek, a Polish refugee settled in Geneva preferring exile rather than facing prison. Geneva at that time was the capital...
A short guide to the history of Charms and Charm Bracelets By Creevelia Fine Jewellery Creevelia Fine Jewellery Shop A charm bracelet is an item of jewellery worn around the wrist. It carries personal charms:...
There is a common misunderstanding about what a hallmark really is. Many people confuse hallmarks with makers' marks. A hallmark is nothing more than an indication of metal content, a guarantee of purity or...
Elkington and Co - George Richards Elkington and Henry Elkington patented the process of silverplating by depositing a thin layer of silver onto base metal by electrolysis. They developed this in the 1830s...
Founded in 1984, Fossil was the first American brand to bring value and style to the watch category transforming the concept of timekeeping from the merely functional to chic and stylish must-haves for the...