The History of Jewelry Around the World Series The Western United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries experienced many changes in its identity, and the idea of the American West during this time is often romanticized. Although the realities of this time were harsh and often brutal, there …
An In-depth look at dive watches Dive watches, with a long history, have evolved into fashionable and functional timepieces popular beyond diving, combining unique aesthetics with practical features. Let’s explore why these versatile watches have become a must-have. What Is a Dive Watch? A dive watch is more than just …
Before & After Series An Automatically Amazing Vintage Watch Restoration We recently received this square 1960’s Vintage Zenith Automatic Watch, which arrived disassembled in desperate need of a professional restoration. This very classic Zenith watch is also coined the so-called Kennedy watch, as John F. Kennedy allegedly owned a similar …
Before & After Series Protecting Your Pearls Proper care for your pearls is very important since they are an organic gemstone that is vulnerable to acid, alkaline and extremes of humidity. Unfortunately, this diamond and pearl piece did not survive what circumstances that it had to go through, and the …
THE ULTIMATE BIRTHSTONE GUIDES Discover the gemstones of your birth month with the Ultimate Birthstone Guides! From January to December, uncover the knowledge of your modern and traditional birthstones that you probably never knew existed. The Birthstones of June: Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone June is unique for having not one, …
The History of Egyptian Emeralds Did you know that Egypt is famous for its abundance of emeralds? In fact, Egypt was the first place Emeralds were ever discovered! Dating all the way back to 1500 B.C, Egypt became a hotspot for emerald mining. These emerald mines were later called “Cleopatra’s …
