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Hunting and gathering is an integral component of human evolution, even since the beginning of our time on Earth. While sustenance was the first target for hunter-gathers, items of value, joy, and sentiment became keepsakes and mementos over the centuries. We even learned how to capture time, people, and memories in photographs. These days, you’ll […]

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The clock is unceasingly ticking, and all the while, time is passing by and seemingly decreasing. That said, you’re never too late to gain an education, especially about timepieces themselves. Those outside of the horologist industry and watchmaking world may not be familiar with common watch jargon. Never fear—we’ve compiled a general guide on understanding […]

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Humankind is spectacular. As a species, we know we have abilities that other living creatures lack. Our developing intelligence has brought about a series of revelations, inventions, and innovations—ideas that better our world and way of life. One such concept is the marking of time. The passage of time is a reality that humanity faces […]

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Each person is unique in that they have their own fashion tastes and preferences. Yet your jewelry box or holder undoubtedly contains a variety of fine pieces spanning multiple trends, decades, price lines, styles, and aesthetics. Even the most experienced fashionistas on the block can struggle to take on the jewelry accessorizing agenda. A versatile […]

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There’s no better hobby than the refined, satisfying art of collecting. Creating collections of things from the past that have meaning in the present opens a window to both worlds. We can learn a lot about past eras with these valuable snapshots of time and gain a deeper perspective of what the world once was […]

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