Early next month, an auction for hundreds of rare acoustic guitars will be held in New York by Geurnsey’s. The collection of 265 pieces, were offered from Hank Risan, a collector in California, and include a variety of famous makers such as Gibson, Stromberg and D’Angelico. They are thought as some of the best and […]
Rare Picasso Jewelry to Be Sold
Posted on March 7th, 2014 by Joe G
Did you know that in addition to painting and sculpting, Pablo Picasso also made jewelry? Aside from his editioned jewelry, he created personal pieces and gave them to members of his family, which will be auctioned off in Boston later this month. Around 1950, the artist cast the jewelry with the help of his dentist […]
A Holy Harley
Posted on March 3rd, 2014 by Joe G
An unidentified European buyer just came into possession of Pope Francis’ Harley-Davidson motorcycle by paying 20 times more than the auction pre-sale price. Bonhams auction house in Paris set the pre-sale price for the 1,585 cc Dyna Super Glide at $16,000. The bike, donated to the Pope last year by Willie Davidson, the grandson of […]
California Couple Strikes Gold
Posted on February 27th, 2014 by Joe G
A couple was taking their usual daily stroll with their dog on their California property when they came across something strange: a rusty can sticking up out of the ground. Upon further investigation, what they found was beyond imagination. The greatest buried treasure ever uncovered in the United States (according to coin experts) was buried […]
Keeping Jewelry Clean
Posted on February 25th, 2014 by Joe G
If you wear jewelry regularly, it is important that these items stay clean. Here are a few tips on maintaining your jewelry’s sparkle and shine. Remove jewelry before bathing or swimming Remove jewelry before using cleaning products Remove jewelry when exercising or playing sports Clean jewelry with polish cloths rather than paper towels or tissue […]