We all know that not all that glitters is gold, but some gold-like metal isn’t even gold plated or gold filled. Some of it is actually just plain brass. Brass is an alloy made up […]
While not all that glimmer is gold (some of it may be pinchbeck, tombac or some other base metal alloy), even what is perceived to be gold, may not be all that precious. Let’s go […]
While diamonds last forever, they are expensive and relatively hard to come by, especially at greater sizes. The same goes for most other natural gemstones; they are demanding to find, and even if the quality […]
Cut steel jewellery is quite self-explanatory; it is jewellery made of bits of steel that has been cut (faceted) and riveted onto a steel base. There is debate over when the technique was developed, as […]
When does your jewellery box turn into a collection? In my mind at least, it happens when you actively search out something in particular, rather than just buying something because it looks nice. Consider the […]
While I find the idea of digging my hands into a huge jewellery box and lifting them up filled with gold and gemstones laughing maniacally oddly appealing(I’m not the only one, right? Right?), neither old […]
A 200 g gold bar’s value will only fluctuate based on the current gold prices. Unless there’s something about the bar that makes it particularly collectible to some people, the value will only be affected […]
Have you ever laid your eyes upon the most magnificent piece of antique jewellery, only to realise that something’s awry? That there’s just something that’s not right? Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence in the […]
Not all natural materials are created equal, and some, while stunningly beautiful, are more temperamental than others. The unholy trinity in this respect is, I believe, pearls, turquoise and opal, and they are as difficult […]
Gold is a chemical element, and in its pure form, it can’t really be used in jewellery. This is due to its softness and malleability – while you’d be able to turn it into something […]
