Most people think it's harmless to own a fake, saying 'oh, these big companies make millions, why should they miss out a couple of hundred.' Well, for starters tax is paid on an authentic item which goes to...
Buying Sterling Silver and the new Hallmark Act What is pure silver? A soft white precious metal with a 999 parts per 1000, 99.9% silver and 0.1% unclassified impurity. What is silver? By legal definition,...
There are so many rock-bottom bargains on eBay, especially with jewellery items, that it's all too easy to lose sight of what you're actually bidding on and buying. There's fine jewellery and there's...
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...
The Rolex watch is a status symbol, It’s the Rolls Royce of all Watches. If you have a Rolex, you probably have money, It tells others that you have it. This is why it’s the most copied watch in the world...
British Hallmarks The idea of this guide is to give you a comprehensive guide to buying British Assay Office marked jewellery. There are a couple of others online which are useful,but we're trying to give...
What is the meaning of carat? Apart from not being a vegetable, the word carat has two distinct meanings. In relation to gold, carat refers to the purity of the metal e.g. 24 carat (pure gold) or 18 carat...
There are so many rock-bottom bargains on eBay, especially with jewellery items, that it's all too easy to lose sight of what you're actually bidding on and buying. There's fine jewellery and there's...
What is the difference between 18 and 9 carat gold? Gold is a pure metal but is inherently soft, therefore to make practical jewellery it must be alloyed with other metals to make it harder. Pure gold is...
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...