March 28, 2021
Even as a young child, John Matos was no stranger to self-expression. Fascinated by the pop art of the 1960s and heavily influenced by his Puerto […]
March 28, 2021
When selling unwanted or unworn jewelry, there are a few options on where to sell it. From pawn shops to websites or apps, or—perhaps the best […]
December 13, 2020
The artist known as Erté (pronounced “Air-Tay”) was born in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia, to Russia’s elite and given the name of Romain Petrovich de […]
December 3, 2020
Chinese ceramics include both pottery and porcelain. Pottery is the foundation for porcelain. The difference is in the temperature used for firing the finished object. Ceramics […]
November 21, 2020
Sapphires are beautiful gemstones that many people love. They make a great choice against silver or white gold, but even as loose stones they are also […]
November 14, 2020
Burmese rubies are a popular choice because of their impressive beauty. Like all gems, though, they often make a better asset to liquidate than an investment […]
November 10, 2020
Whether it is for a collection or a personal piece of jewelry, the Kashmir sapphire is an impressive gem that many people appreciate. Those who are […]
October 29, 2020
Art can take many forms and encompass a host of different mediums and materials. Celadon and russet jade are popular options, particularly in Chinese culture, and […]
October 15, 2020
Jade – The Stone of Heaven Luminous green jadeite may best represent the current concept of jade, yet jadeite was not carved in China until after […]