Archive for the 'Jewelry' Category

History of the Wrist Watch

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

From pocket watch to a fashion accessory. What was once, in the earliest years of portable watches, considered to be unsuitable for men and only for women, has grown nowadays into a fashion utensil that everybody has. In the meantime, the wristwatch is no longer only a instrument to tell the time. It is [...]

Basics of the alexandrite appraisal

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

An alexandrite appraisal requires someone with a massive amount of skill, talent, dedication and knowledge. Not any individual that sees a gemstone can appreciate its true value, let alone qualify as an alexandrite appraisal expert. Working with and around jewels does not make someone an alexandrite appraisal expert. The status of appraiser shouldn’t come with [...]