To start, although I deal in coins and therefore buy coins, I don't actively buy 50 pence pieces, or any decimal coins. If they are in collection of other coins, yes, I will probably include them in the offer, but otherwise no. Why? Because there's an awful lot of nonsense on the internet regarding scarcity, rarities, errors and certainly prices. If you go unto any of the regular marketplaces such as Etsy and Ebay, you will find an awful lot of regular coins with silly prices

Initial Sketches, CAD model, Hand made in progress, a finished CAD piece. Alongside repairs, a good part of what I do is bespoke, or...

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...

Never before has there been such interest in Antique, Vintage, Pre-owned, Pre-loved jewellery or whatever else you want to call it....

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...

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...

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...

Yesterday a familiar leaflet was posted through my door: "Wanted. Gold & Silver" "Top London Cash Prices Paid". I can only assume these...

Ring sizing systems throughout the world vary. It would be great if everyone used the same system, it would certainly make things easier...

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...

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...

"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...

Sustainability and Traceability are some of the "new" buzzwords in the jewellery industry. There are many who shout about these...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What makes something rare? Does this mean it’s valuable? Rarity and value are often, but not always, linked. Desirability plays an...