If you are looking for a way to make an elegant fashion statement, investing in estate jewelry is a great option. Not only is it beautiful and timeless, but it also holds its value over time. Estate jewelry can be defined as a piece of jewelry that is 50 years old or under and has […]

The defining characteristic of a brooch is that it pins or clips to the outside of a garment. The French en tremblant style of brooch moves as the wearer moves, attracting attention to chandelier-style beads or gems or a moving centerpiece. In Victorian England, people wore mourning brooches made of or containing a lock of […]

Inheriting or purchasing a pocket watch is a rite of passage for many young adults. It’s important to learn the correct way to wear an antique pocket watch. Winding and Using Your Pocket Watch When you inherit or purchase an antique timepiece, you can identify the style depending on how the watch opens and how […]

As the late Steve Jobs noted, “The most precious resource we have is time.” How do you stay on top of the time we all have? How do you choose to spend every single second of it? For some, a wrist watch is an essential item in their everyday wardrobe. Old-time watches have risen in […]

As author Sophie Kinsella noted, “Shopping is actually very similar to farming a field. You can’t keep buying the same thing, you have to have a bit of variety.” Variety is the spice of life, especially when acquiring new items. But what about pieces of the past? Is antiquing a worthwhile activity and investment? We […]