Royal Mint Error £2 Coins.
RARE! One of a Kind! Multiple Errors! Perfect Investment! In the past week I have had calls and emails from 9 different people wanting to...
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Jul 18, 20235 min read
What does it take to be an Antique & Vintage Jewellery Dealer?
Never before has there been such interest in Antique, Vintage, Pre-owned, Pre-loved jewellery or whatever else you want to call it....
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Jun 28, 20236 min read
Bye, Bye Etsy! Why I'm Going to be Closing my Coins and Banknotes shop on Etsy.
I've been dealing in Coins and Paper Money for over 30 years now. It started face to face, then mail order with lists and eventually...
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May 6, 20234 min read
Hallmarking
Most of this post is a copy of the Hallmarking information that can be found on my website. Hallmarks are a compulsory part of UK law for...
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Nov 4, 202112 min read
Collecting: Banknotes.
I've always been a collector of "things" and have often tried to work out why this is. After years of internal reflection and deep study...
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May 6, 20218 min read
"Wanted. Gold & Silver" Leaflets and Knockers.
Yesterday a familiar leaflet was posted through my door: "Wanted. Gold & Silver" "Top London Cash Prices Paid". I can only assume these...
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Mar 11, 20214 min read
Ring sizes: Scales and Systems.
Ring sizing systems throughout the world vary. It would be great if everyone used the same system, it would certainly make things easier...
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Jan 25, 20204 min read
The Demise of Another British Brand.
Links of London. A brand that has been familiar with many in the UK and abroad for almost 30 years. One of the great British Brands of...
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Aug 24, 20193 min read
Marketplaces and Me.
This one is an important one, so please like/comment and share as much as you can. Many of you will know that I sell on various...
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Aug 3, 20195 min read
Precious Metals, Not all Golds are the same.
"Can't you just melt it down and....." "Is white gold an Isotope?" "What's the difference between Red and Rose gold?" These are questions...
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May 12, 20195 min read
Sustainability and Traceability.
Sustainability and Traceability are some of the "new" buzzwords in the jewellery industry. There are many who shout about these...
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Aug 1, 20182 min read
I love it, but I can't afford it.
"I love it, but I can't afford it" is something I often hear, especially in the run up to Christmas (yes, I know it's August). I know...
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Nov 6, 20174 min read
Pearls for Tears
How many times have I heard this, "Pearls for Tears". Do I believe it? Yes, but not for the reason that the old wives tales state. I've...
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Jun 23, 20172 min read
Inspiring people: Daniel Holmes-Adams
One of the great things about my “job”, is that I get to meet some fantastic, interesting and talented people. The first of these people...
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Mar 12, 20171 min read
Not just another jewellery blog
It would be very easy to churn out lots of blog posts about subjects which are essentially “buy from me” and “use me for this”, but I...
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Feb 19, 20174 min read
Signet Rings: Making your mark.
Okay, so you've decided on a Signet Ring (my range can be found here), but what about making it yours? What about making it personal and...
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Mar 15, 20165 min read
What makes a gemstone rare?
What makes something rare? Does this mean it’s valuable? Rarity and value are often, but not always, linked. Desirability plays an...
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