Alexandrite ~the very name of this gemstone brings to mind images of royalty! Although not one of the oldest known gem types, this is arguably one of the most intriguing. First discovered along Russia's Ural...
In this guide I will outline the numerous silver alloy marks and trade names that have been used throughout the world on antiques and collectibles. Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or...
This guide will introduce prints and define key terms abbreviations. Basics How to tell the difference between types of prints, a definition of original print, and basic print care. Is a print a copper plate...