Rose gold has become an increasingly popular metal in jewelry. Despite its popularity in 2016, rose gold got its start in the 19th century in Imperial Russia. Reowned jeweler to the czars, Carl Faberge, was the first to put this precious metal to use in his most ornate creations. Carl was famous for his Faberge […]
American Coin Auction Makes $26 Million
Posted on October 2nd, 2015 by Joe G
A coin auction in New York held by Stack’s Bowers and Sotheby’s made a total of $26 million Wednesday. The auction featured 105 coins dating from between 1792 to the 1830s, all federal coinage from the D. Brent Pogue Collection. It is the second of five auctions from this collection. Highlights include the […]
Diamonds Like This Come Once in a ‘Blue Moon’
Posted on September 17th, 2015 by Joe G
A 12.30-carat blue diamond may soon break a record when it is auctioned by Sotheby’s. Nicknamed the “Blue Moon,” the gem will be for sale in Geneva November 11, where it is estimated to be worth between $35 million and $55 million. The Blue Moon was discovered in South Africa last year. Declared “internally flawless” […]
Gold Rush in Poland
Posted on September 1st, 2015 by Joe G
A local legend in the Polish city of Walbrzych may be soon realized as true. Two men recently informed authorities that they found a Nazi train full of gold and other valuables. Deputy culture minister Piotr Zuchowski added to the excitement when he said that he had seen outlines of the train from a radar device. […]
Caring for Your Jewelry
Posted on August 5th, 2015 by Joe G
Chances are you have some items in your jewelry box that mean a lot to you, whether they were a gift from a significant other or passed down as a family heirloom. To make sure such jewelry lasts as long as possible, you have to take good care of it. Here are some cleaning and general […]