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What is a Lab Grown Diamond

What Is a Lab-Grown Diamond? Also known as a lab-created diamond, a lab-grown diamond is a diamond that’s made in the laboratory. The process involves extracting carbon atoms from the air or a carbon-rich substance and gradually converting them into a crystalline form—crystalized carbon. This can take anywhere between 4-10 weeks.  Four techniques can be […]

All about Gold Loans

As the economy struggles to return to normal, there is one commodity that continues to rise: gold. Gold is a valuable precious metal and many people don’t realize how much gold they may have that they don’t even wear or use. When you’re in need of quick cash, gold is the easiest of all valuables […]

La Panthere: The Iconic and Exotic Symbol of Cartier

The panther is a sleek, majestic and powerful beast and it is no surprise that in French, the noun panther has a feminine gender. There is something undoubtedly seductive and dangerous in how this big cat gracefully slinks through the jungle, yet at a moment’s notice can turn into a ferocious and deadly creature. Perhaps […]

Luxury Watch Spotlight: Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe is a legendary brand with a long pedigree of exceptional watchmaking. Whether you are an investor, a collector, or simply someone who appreciates fine watchmaking, there is no denying Patek Philippe watches are prestigious and timeless. In this post we will spotlight these “must-have” timepieces, and take a deeper dive into what makes […]

How To Set The Time On A Rolex

Now that you have purchased an automatic Rolex watch, you are now the proud owner of a new luxury timepiece! No matter if it’s brand new or pre-owned, with your new watch there is an average of 220 individual (yes, 220!) pieces on your wrist.  These precision parts of your Swiss-made Rolex watch range from […]

Rolex Buyers Encounter Scarcity in the Market says The Loan Companies

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As the largest luxury watch brand in the world, Rolex is admired by watch enthusiasts for its craftsmanship and quality. Rolex has set impeccably high standards and continues to make top-selling references that dominate the market each year, making these watches a surprisingly strong investment. Recently, buyers […]

Superhero Watches: Rolex Batman vs. Rolex Hulk

As the largest luxury watch brand in the world, Rolex is admired by watch enthusiasts for its craftsmanship and quality. Rolex has set impeccably high standards and continues to make top-selling references that dominate the market each year, making these watches a surprisingly strong investment.  One especially notable trend in the market – Rolex’s black […]

The Most Popular Cartier Bracelets

Iconic high jewelry brand Cartier is known for producing some of the most luxurious and opulent and haute jewelry. However, the iconic jeweler has created some of the most coveted everyday pieces that represent popular staples for every jewelry-wearer’s collection, man or woman.  Below, learn more about the three most popular bracelets by Cartier. Love […]

Watches with History: The Omega Speedmaster

One of the most famous chronographs in history, the Omega Speedmaster, has a storied past unparalleled by others. Omega originally released the first Speedmaster in 1957 as a sports chronograph, which helped to assert Omega as the manufacturer of timing equipment for sports, racing and most famously, the Olympic Games.  The original design, created by […]

What are lab-grown diamonds and how do they compare to natural diamonds?

The lab-grown diamond industry is growing quickly and still consumers are confused between natural and synthetic diamonds.  Below, we shed some light on the major differences between the two classification of diamonds in hopes of bringing transparency to the evolving diamond market. What Differentiates a Natural Diamond From a Synthetic Diamond? Natural diamonds take millions […]

The Sleeping Beauty Rolex: A Dream Come True at Auction

A watch does not typically sell for four times its estimate at auction, but in the case for one 1950s Rolex, the dream became a reality. In December 2013, luxury watch aficionados got the shock of their lives when the more than 50-year-old timepiece, nicknamed “Padellone,” or “Big Frying Pan” in Italian, sold at Christie’s […]