This Guide briefly examines most of the Swiss Automatic Chronograph movements currently in production today. First of all, you do not need a "name" watch to get a very good timepiece. Many lesser-known...
Genuine investment sapphires never lose value, but fakes never have value. Understanding the characteristics and history of genuine Kashmir Blue Sapphires, Ceylon Baby Blue Sapphires, and others are the tools...
Chalcedony is a catch all term that includes many well known varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz gemstones. They are found in all 50 States, in many colors and color combinations, and in sedimentary,...
See Gems of the World We offer only genuine Gemstones from many places around the world. It comes by rough, then we cut it in to a perfect shape. Some stone, for example, Sapphire and Ruby has to be heated in...
When considering a state of the art digital or digital sports watch of instant recognition, cost performance, and durability, the Casio G-Shock is certainly worthy of your time. The features: anti-shock...
History Rubies are one of the most expensive and sought after of all gems. Rubies have been loved for thousands of years. In ancient India, stories circulated that God created the Ruby and then created men...
Venetian Chevron beads are the most beautiful, recognizable and collectable of all of the Venetian "Trade Beads". Chevrons beads are made by a multi-part process. They start with the making of the cane,...
Garnet, the January birthstone, derived its name from the Latin word granatus, meaning like a grain, which refers to the mode of occurrence wherein crystals resemble grains or seeds embedded in the matrix....
There are many unusual terms associated with watches. My hope is to teach you some of them and why they are useful to know. Here, in no logical order, are 20 watch terms to know and love: 1) Applied...