
What’s It Worth? The Value Of Owning The Right Tools
When I became a graduate gemologist in 1985, we relied on three things — education, simple tools and intuition —
A collection of columns appearing in the Tampa Bay Times by Jeff & Katrina Hess.

When I became a graduate gemologist in 1985, we relied on three things — education, simple tools and intuition —

While our business concentrates on expensive jewelry, fine and decorative arts, expensive antiques and high-end watches, we also are very

The garnet is one of the most plentiful gemstones in the world. Most garnets are inexpensive gems and are characterized

Most people realize that old Rolex sports watches like Submariners, Daytonas, GMTs and Explorers go for fabulous money even in

Instead of writing about what something is worth today, we are going to take this opportunity to invite you to

The Edwardian Era was a much-celebrated period when artisans were creating amazing jewelry that bridged the gap between the Victorian,

Rolex Submariners have been the mainstay of the watch collections of men of means since the 1970s. First launched in

From time to time in What’s It Worth, we discuss specific memorable encounters with Tampa Bay residents. After all, the

Often when we write a column about a particular subject, it generates interest in our two stores for both buying

The Western Case Company was a short-lived business for a few years before it was bought by a large American

When I became a graduate gemologist in 1985, we relied on three things — education, simple tools and intuition —

While our business concentrates on expensive jewelry, fine and decorative arts, expensive antiques and high-end watches, we also are very

The garnet is one of the most plentiful gemstones in the world. Most garnets are inexpensive gems and are characterized

Most people realize that old Rolex sports watches like Submariners, Daytonas, GMTs and Explorers go for fabulous money even in

Instead of writing about what something is worth today, we are going to take this opportunity to invite you to

The Edwardian Era was a much-celebrated period when artisans were creating amazing jewelry that bridged the gap between the Victorian,

Rolex Submariners have been the mainstay of the watch collections of men of means since the 1970s. First launched in

From time to time in What’s It Worth, we discuss specific memorable encounters with Tampa Bay residents. After all, the

Often when we write a column about a particular subject, it generates interest in our two stores for both buying

The Western Case Company was a short-lived business for a few years before it was bought by a large American