Genuine Antique or Modern Replica: Tips for jewellery buyers

Genuine Antique or Modern Replica: Tips for jewellery buyers

How can you ensure you are buying a genuine original antique and not a replica? Many traditional antique styles are reproduced today, and some are so cleverly executed they could outwit even the most savvy of buyers. Megan Austin discusses the intricacies involved when attempting to separate an antique from a replica.

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Cast Jewellery: Tips for jewellery buyers

Cast Jewellery: Tips for jewellery buyers

The word ‘cast’ evokes cynicism within the jewellery trade and is traditionally associated with a low-end mass-produced product. So you might be surprised to learn this centuries-old technique is practised by luxury high-end brands including Tiffany & Co and Van Cleef & Arpels? Megan Austin explains.

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5 tips to rate your handmade Engagement ring setting

5 tips to rate your handmade Engagement ring setting

You've just spent endless hours researching a stunning diamond for the most significant purchase of your adult life - an engagement ring. So make sure that the quality of your setting is worthy of your diamond and not just an afterthought.

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