Market insights, auction trends, and practical guides on diamond grading, signed high jewelry, and Swiss luxury timepieces.
A comprehensive guide for selling certified loose diamonds and solitaire rings in London. Learn about Rapaport wholesale pricing, laboratory certificates, and avoiding retail markdowns.
An expert breakdown of the 4Cs and their precise impact on diamond liquidity and cash value in London. Why Cut quality and Color saturation dictate secondary market prices.
Comparing the world's leading gemological testing laboratories: GIA, AnchorCert Birmingham, HRD, and Gübelin. Why grading authority determines resale liquidity in the UK.
Why signed jewelry from New Bond Street and Place Vendôme Maisons trades at substantial premiums over metal and gem value. Provenance, hallmarks, and original packaging.
An insider look into London's secondary watch market. Assessing condition, full sets (box and papers), and achieving top prices for Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet.
How physical gold is priced in London. Understanding the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) fixing, Capital Gains Tax exemptions on Sovereigns & Britannias, and selling gold bars.