Mark Hill
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Hang on a second-a… aren’t Sekonda watches made in Japan? Or at least in the Far East? Well, yes, but their origins actually lie elsewhere. I came across this late 1960s or early 1970s Sekonda wristwatch (right) the other day – it was the styling that caught my eye. Huge egg-shaped ‘cushion’ cases were highly fashionable at the time, inspired by fashion which was inspired by the space race.
Past is Present
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Book bans and challenges have been on the rise in libraries and schools across the United States: according to the American Library Association, who have tracked book censorship since 1982, over 1,600 titles have been affected in 2022 alone.
A Matter of Brilliance
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Recently I was part of a special tour at London’s famed V&A Museum’s jewelry collection. The viewing, for a group of international appraisers, gave us a unique opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s finest gems, from pre-historic times to today—from their massive collection of 3,000 pieces. Let me take you on your own tour of some of my favorites.
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
What an opportunity it is to live in the information age. There are so many mind-boggling technological advancements out there and so many educational resources to take advantage of. As. Read More.
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