Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but could they also be her investment portfolio? Jewelry has been seen as a currency since time immemorial. It paid a king’s ransom in the medieval age and is still used as a dowry in some cultures. And if bought smart, it can generate […]
Starting 100,000 years ago with a shell necklace, jewelry has been the symbol of personal style and status. The word “jewelry” comes from Latin “jocale”, which means plaything. Appealing to a wide section of society, jewelry signifies the fashion and style of its era and individuality of its owner, with […]
The Modern Design auction at Auctionata offers a diverse selection of design objects from 1920 to this day. Consisting of lamps, cabinets, chairs and so on that are the product of the design genius of the 20th century, this collection goes on sale on May 24, 2016 at 18:00. Find […]
Koller‘s specialty is mainly modern, Swiss, 19th century, and impressionist art. The auction house also offers a number of other specialty departments, including books, silver, jewelry, carpets, wine, and design. Koller auction house was founded in 1958 by Pierre Koller in Zurich as a gallery that sells equestrian engravings and antique furniture. […]
As the vintage engagement ring trend is on the rise, find the special ring for the special day on Mearto.com. To “put a ring on it” goes back a long time in history. Cavemen tied bands of braided grass around their mates’ wrists or ankles while ancient Egyptians wrapped a […]
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe. According to custom, something old represents continuity; something new stands for looking forward to the future; something borrowed symbolizes borrowed happiness; something blue stands for purity, love, and fidelity; and a sixpence in your shoe is a […]