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. […]
Super Bowl Ring Wins Again
Posted on August 27th, 2015 by Joe G
William “The Refrigerator” Perry’s Super Bowl XX ring was sold at auction by Heritage Auctions last month in Chicago as part of the National Sports Collectors Convention. Perry was a defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears from 1985, when they won the Super Bowl, until 1993. The 10-karat gold ring with genuine diamonds is the largest […]
Store Your Collectibles Safely With These Tips
Posted on August 17th, 2015 by Joe G
You’ve spent a lot of time researching and finding items for your collection. While this is an important element to being a collector, another major aspect is keeping those collectibles in good condition. This involves more than simply setting the items on a shelf and dusting them every once in a while; you must store […]
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 […]