Elizabeth I (1533 – 1603)
Elizabeth I Tudor queen of England and Ireland, nicknamed ‘Gloriana’ and the...
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Edwardian (1901 to 1910)
Queen Victoria had reigned for the best part of a century, and it was the beginning of a new...
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Diamonds Buying Guide
This natural stone is a popular gemstone especially for engagement rings and earrings. Before you...
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Diamond Grading Scale
Colour DEF colourless GHIJ near colourless KLMfaint yellow NOPQR very light yellow STUVWX light...
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Diamond Certificates
Loose Diamonds and Certificates What are GIA Certified Diamonds and AGS Certified Diamonds? Loose...
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928)
By the end of the 19th century Glasgow School of Art was one of the leading art academies in...
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Arthur Simpson of Kendal 1857-1922
Arthur William Simpson (1857-1922), a native of Kendal, served his apprenticeship as a wood carver...
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Alvar Aalto (1898-1976)
Finish architect and furniture designer whose work during the 1920s and 30s had an enormous impact...
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Design registration marks prefixes from 1884
On the 1st January 1884, the whole system of marking changed, and all registered designs after...
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Bidding on Collectibles at Auction
As the collectible auction market continues to spiral it raises a lot of questions for bidders....
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