Sothebys New York Jewelry Sale Results
Tapping into the holiday buying frenzy, Sotheby’s New York held its sale of Magnificent Jewels on December 6, 2006. The auction sold 79 percent by lot and 62,8 percent by value, garnering $18,419,280 against a presale estimate of $22 million to $29 million. The one day sale also included Castellani & Giuliano — The Judith H. [...] Gold Buyer’s Guide
What is gold? The word gold, used by itself, means all gold or 24karat (24K) gold. Gold has been a monetary standard throughout the history of mankind. Gold is a soft but heavy metal. What is a karat? Karat tells you what proportion of gold is mixed with the other metals. For example, 18 karat (18K) gold contains [...] Which Metal? Part 2: Weight
When designing jewelry, the metal’s physical characteristics must be considered, one of which is weight. The pure form of each of the precious metals is an element, meaning that its molecules cannot be further broken down into separate atoms. Each has its own symbol on the periodic table. Gold is Au (for aurum, Latin for gold); [...] UK Jewellery Associations and Organizations
Part II http://www.bja.org.uk - The British Jewellers Association (BJA) - UK jewellery industry including, jewellery manufacturers, jewellery wholesalers, designer jewellers, internet retailers and others. British Jewellers Association offers a range of jewellery info and advice, promotional services to members (over 750 members). (http://www.jewelleryinbritain.org.uk - Jewellery in Britain - 8 page news sheet, which is sponsored [...] Jewelry - Sites to See, Part 1
www.lapidaryjournal.com - Lapidary Journal was the first gem and jewelry-making magazine in the world, dedicated to gems, jewelry arts, beads, minerals and more. This is an indispensable site for jewelry, gem, bead, and fossil devotees. www.gemstone.org - The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has produced an excellent, informative site, compiling articles from various sources, advice on [...] |
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