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 […]
October 8, 2020
Faberge Imperial Eggs In 1885, Peter Carl Faberge (1864-1920) presented the first Imperial Egg named The Hen Egg, to Tsar Alexander III who had commissioned the […]
October 1, 2020
Picasso & His Madoura Pottery Pablo Picasso is one of the most renowned artists in the world, and in recent years, the public has become fascinated […]
October 1, 2020
The Life and Work of Emile Gallé Emile Gallé is widely recognized as being one of the foremost artists to have worked in the field of […]