About a month ago, we posted about the Pink Star diamond, a 59.6-carat diamond that was expected to sell for at least $60 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Genevathis month. The Pink Star was mined in South Africa by De Beers in 1999, where it was originally named the Steinmetz Pink. It is one of […]
Bringing Home the ‘Bacon’
Posted on November 14th, 2013 by Joe G
The most expensive artwork ever sold at auction was purchased Tuesday evening at Christie’s art sale. “Three Studies of Lucian Freud,” a 1969 painting by Francis Bacon depicting one of the artist’s friends, brought a whopping $142.4 million from an unidentified buyer. The bidding took a total of six minutes, with bidders fighting for the […]
China’s Booming Gold Market
Posted on November 12th, 2013 by Joe G
China’s total gold demand is projected to reach 1,000 tons in 2013. In order to support that demand, a gold vault, able to store up to 2,000 metric tons, opened this month in Shanghai. This is the largest vault built for Malca-Amit Global Ltd., a Hong Kong-based company. It could hold bullion worth about $82.5 […]
Caring for Your Silver Jewelry
Posted on November 7th, 2013 by Joe G
Who doesn’t love their silver jewelry? Whether it’s a wedding band, earrings, a necklace, or something else, silver jewelry holds a lot of sentimental value. Keeping it clean and in pristine condition holds that value, and the monetary value on top of it. You don’t necessarily need to visit a professional to have your silver […]
Your Trusted Chicago Rolex Buyer
Posted on November 5th, 2013 by Joe G
We have been buying Rolex watches since 1980. At Chicago Gold Gallery, we’ve earned a reputation for consistently offering the highest prices paid on Rolex watches. From Yacht Masters, President and Day Date watches, to elegant women’s Datejust and Day Date diamond dial and Presidential series, before you sell your Rolex to another Chicago jewelry […]