Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

There are many different stone shapes when it comes to diamond rings or other jewelry. Since we are all different each of us has our own individual preference regarding such matters. Some people prefer conventional round shaped stones but some of us favor something a little different like the princess cut diamond ring. The princess cut diamond ring was developed in the early 1960s during what is commonly termed the mid century modern era. The princess cut diamond shape is a square with clean uncut edges. Princess cut diamonds generally have 76 different facets. This aadded faceting gives… Continue reading The Many Benefits Of The Princess Cut Diamond Ring

Some women would not be pleased to receive an antique diamond ring because they favor jewelry that has a more contemporary look. However, there is a certain type of individual who would be delighted to receive a vintage diamond ring from a time gone by. Antique diamond rings are suited to the type of woman who loves romance and has a penchant for history. It’s a fairly safe bet that a woman who watches period dramas and reads classic 19th century novels is more likely to favor such an item of jewelry than one who does not. A… Continue reading The Antique Diamond Ring Is A Timeless Classic

Breyer horses are the creme de la creme of model horses. Each one is beautifully hand-crafted and life-like, and touched in the production process by often as many as 20 different artists and artisans. For the horse-lover, Breyer model horses are THE horse toy. In fact, they are beyond toys. Breyer horse models are made to-scale and, except in the case of some of their special runs or fantasy horses, are made to look as realistic as possible. The company also sells an utterly vast variety of models in different breeds, colors, and collector sets. Because of their… Continue reading Breyer: The Number One Name in Model Horses

Undoubtedly, many amateur history buffs have viewed Confederate money. They’ve seen actual bills exhibited in a battlefield museum, possibly.  Perhaps as kids they played with reproduction Confederate dollars purchased from a toy store. Relatively few, though, have ever seen a Confederate bond, or even know what it is. Confederate war bonds raised money for desperately needed food and supplies for southern soldiers during the war. They were a primary method for the the government at Richmond to raise money by borrowing from its citizens.  A person would loan funds to the CSA and in return receive one of these bonds… Continue reading Surprising Confederate Collectible Can Bring You Money Today

How to Sell A Diamond When You’re Broke

There are many reasons why you may want to sell a diamond that you own.

Perhaps you’ve gotten divorced, or you are strapped for cash. The reasons why don’t really matter – getting the best possible price is what counts! The way to obtain the best price for the diamond is to not be in a rush. Slow down, and carefully consider all of your options because there are many…… Continue reading How to Sell A Diamond When You’re Broke