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10 Steps for Choosing the Perfect Diamond for You  

“One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.” – Oscar Wilde. Diamonds are one of the world’s oldest and most valued treasures, and what better feeling than owning your very own precious stone… Formed billions of years…
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Storing and Caring for Priceless Artwork

If you’re an art lover, you’ll know that no matter what it cost your art is priceless. It’s the one form that cannot be replicated, duplicated or mass produced. It’s not about how you acquired it, or who painted it, but if it speaks…
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5 of the World’s Most Famous Jewels

Jewelry has always held a pivotal place in history, culture and tradition. Self-embellishment has brought about some of the last centuries' most high-end, adored and priceless pieces that are more often than not considered works of art. Some…
Top 7 Sculptures - Live Auctions - The Rio
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Top 7 Sculptures from Around the World 

Sculptures have become increasingly popular again as they are an extremely engaging art form. The messages and meanings derived from them can evolve over time and send different messages to different people. Sculptures have moved from classics…
Coloured Diamonds - Ring - Live Auctions
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Why Colored Diamonds are Considered the World’s Most Precious Stones

“I am fascinated by diamonds. When I put diamonds on my hands shake.” — Debra Messing Diamonds are a girl’s best friend – and what better than to have friends in every color! There are 7 different types of colored diamonds: blue,…
Tips for buying Rolex - Live Auctions_
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Tips for Buying your First Rolex

“It doesn’t just tell time, it tells history.” Rolex When you’re looking for a reliable luxury timepiece, in fact… the ultimate timepiece, Rolex immediately comes to mind for most people. The brand is so intricately linked to superiority…
What Makes Oil Paintings So Classic
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What Makes Oil Paintings So Classic

Oil paintings are one of the greatest and most frequently used art mediums. Oil paint has been used for hundreds of years and the pieces have stood the test of time with durability and steadfast color. Oil paint gives artists ultimate freedom…
10 Useful Tips For Buying a Vintage Watch
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10 Useful Tips For Buying a Vintage Watch

Buying a vintage watch can seem daunting at first, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. But with the right tips and advice, you can start your own collection without any hassle. Modern watches may talk, but vintage watches speak to you…
Gem Stone Facts
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10 Facts About Gemstones You Didn’t Know

There are more than 200 different known varieties of natural gems that have been discovered. Alongside the more famous diamonds, ruby, sapphire, and emeralds are other semi-precious stones, so incredibly rare that their value outweighs some…
Pissaro Family of Artists
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The Pissarro Family – Four Generations of Artists

Paris is not only the city of love and romance, but home to some of the world’s most renowned artists. Live Auction has been incredibly lucky to work with numerous pieces from the talented Pissarro family over the years. This lineage has boasted…
Make time last with your luxury watches
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Make time last with your luxury watches

Luxury watches are timeless, and these intricate mechanical wonders need a great deal of love and care. These pieces are an iconic symbol of classic engineering that hold so much detail, aesthetic and mastery. They can tell more than just the…
Jewelry Collection Auctions
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How to compile the perfect jewelry collection

“Jewelry is like the perfect spice; it always complements what’s already there.”  - Diane Von Furstenberg. Like every kitchen needs staples, so does a woman’s jewelry box. There’s nothing better than a few basic, but exquisite…