When choosing a gemstone, color, clarity, cut and carat weight are critical. You want a diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald […]
Among the many semi precious stones used in jewelry is the tsavorite garnet. Green in color, these gemstones are often […]
Gold, after it is refined, has a yellow color. It is also somewhat soft and needs to be alloyed with […]
Birthstones are precious or semiprecious gemstones associated with either a sign of the Zodiac or a particular month.  Gifts of […]
In the United Kingdom, there is a procedure in place to test coins minted. It is a very old procedure, […]
In the weeks before a holiday where gifts are exchanged – Valentine’s Day or Christmas for instance, retail stores that […]
In the realm of coins, there are coins that are or were legal tender, and “coins” that are struck as […]
Not all coins are created equal. Most coins will have both a numismatic value and a melt value. A numismatist […]
What makes a watch valuable? There are many factors, but one of the most important is the type of movement. […]