A collection of columns appearing in the Tampa Bay Times by Jeff & Katrina Hess.
The collecting community has fixated on Rolex and Patek Philippe as the most collectible watches – however, one comparatively overlooked,
As we have discussed in the past, “worth” is a multifaceted and often confusing word. (As a previous president famously
When we first went into the antique business in the 1980s, no one wanted that ugly 1950s and ’60s modernist
Just like last week, some things are more valuable than you might expect. Vintage ring mountings without center stones are
Another jeweler from California called a few months ago about an amazing Tiffany diamond and needed guidance. From the photos,
Only 50 percent of the items we sell online are acquired from the public. We get the other half from
While most watch collectors know that repeaters are collectible, not all repeaters are the same. This type of watch tells
Typically, there is a large premium for high-color, high clarity diamond rings, earrings and necklaces that are well made and
The inspired creations of Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe & Co. are regularly considered the most prestigious and collectible of timepieces.
Abercrombie & Fitch, an upscale sporting goods store established in 1892, is one of the most prestigious in the world,
The collecting community has fixated on Rolex and Patek Philippe as the most collectible watches – however, one comparatively overlooked,
As we have discussed in the past, “worth” is a multifaceted and often confusing word. (As a previous president famously
When we first went into the antique business in the 1980s, no one wanted that ugly 1950s and ’60s modernist
Just like last week, some things are more valuable than you might expect. Vintage ring mountings without center stones are
Another jeweler from California called a few months ago about an amazing Tiffany diamond and needed guidance. From the photos,
Only 50 percent of the items we sell online are acquired from the public. We get the other half from
While most watch collectors know that repeaters are collectible, not all repeaters are the same. This type of watch tells
Typically, there is a large premium for high-color, high clarity diamond rings, earrings and necklaces that are well made and
The inspired creations of Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe & Co. are regularly considered the most prestigious and collectible of timepieces.
Abercrombie & Fitch, an upscale sporting goods store established in 1892, is one of the most prestigious in the world,
