1780 Maria Theresa (Theresia) Thaler First Things First The first thing to note about these coins is that they were not struck in 1780, but have been issued ever since, as an official restrike by the Austrian...
Hi Everyone I often receive questions on the background and history of signed costume jewelry and decided to write a guide for my visitors with an emphasis on figural pins which are my passion!I will try to...
Antiqued: Process used to give jewelry an aged appearance. Avolto: A jewelry style that uses a wire to form a necklace into a round shape. Bail: A loop of sheet metal or wire attached to a pendant to...
There usually comes a time when a man will want, or can be expected to, buy a gift of jewellery for a female. It might be that first sweetheart, your dear wife, a friend or collegue who has reached a milestone...