There's an old saw that the reason most of us only know a good opera when we see one is because someone told us so. The same is true with jewelry. Lacking a fancy label or tiny marking, otherwise ...

Symbols stamped on jewelry can help you learn where your jewelry is from, when it was made, what metals it’s made of, and most importantly, how much it’s worth. Some are very common, while others are ...

Small trinket boxes made of metals such as sterling silver can often be found at thrift stores. Because the resale value of ...

After an 18-month COVID-induced slumber, the jewelry market is back. Our holiday sales of fine jewelry hit an all-time high, and we're hearing similar reports from elsewhere in the category. Many ...

Silver cups and silver mugs were popular gifts in Victorian times. The metal had a known value, so it was considered a valuable gift. Most silver cups were given to newborn babies and engraved with ...