I love Old Mine cut diamonds, I think they offer a very special type of sparkle and while not for everyone as a Graduate Gemologist (GIA) I find them delightful. Old Mine Cut diamonds are an early form of a...
The old adage of "caveat emptor" (buyer beware) is one that is important when buying vintage watches from any venue, not just Ebay. Several things to look out for. With counterfeits look for for poor printing...
We at HessFine sell many delicate items and paintings. Our shipping staff is roundly praised for their care in packaging and their ability to get antique items shipped worldwide intact. Because saving on...
Winding Your Self Winding Watch You have just purchased a new automatic timepiece that is self winding or you currently own one.You may have never been told this, but you should have been along with how to...
There is lots of confusion with the term silver and here is an overview of what those terms and numbers mean:.999- fine silver: silver used in bullion bars 999/1000 .950- silver content used in Mexican fine...
Everyone wants an old watch. Please be aware that an old watch is not always a valuable watch. If you want a good timekeeper for instance, look for a Railroad watch. Railroad watches had to be of a standard to...