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Rounded rectangular halo ring worn beside a broad stone set bracelet.

Old Mine Cut Diamond Rings: Character and Buyin...

Learn what gives old mine cut diamonds their character, how to assess an antique ring and what the original styling photographs can show.

Old Mine Cut Diamond Rings: Character and Buyin...

Learn what gives old mine cut diamonds their character, how to assess an antique ring and what the original styling photographs can show.

A gold colored pink dial watch in a separate styling photograph from the original gallery.

Rolex Day-Date Opal Dials: What to Verify

Understand what to check when a Rolex Day-Date is described as having an opal dial, with clearly labeled photos from the original gallery.

Rolex Day-Date Opal Dials: What to Verify

Understand what to check when a Rolex Day-Date is described as having an opal dial, with clearly labeled photos from the original gallery.

Cocktail ring with two golden colored pearls and clusters of bright stones.

Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring: A Two Pearl De...

Explore a cocktail ring with two golden colored pearls and clustered accents, including design details, documentation and gentle care.

Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring: A Two Pearl De...

Explore a cocktail ring with two golden colored pearls and clustered accents, including design details, documentation and gentle care.

A model wearing a pale pink dial Day-Date with a necklace, earrings and bracelet.

Pink Dial Rolex Day-Date: Diamond Details and Fit

See a pale pink Rolex Day-Date with a stone set bezel and markers, plus practical questions about originality, bracelet fit and condition.

Pink Dial Rolex Day-Date: Diamond Details and Fit

See a pale pink Rolex Day-Date with a stone set bezel and markers, plus practical questions about originality, bracelet fit and condition.

Patek Philippe watch with blue dial, gemstone set bezel and dark strap

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse: Design and Buyin...

Explore the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse, its distinctive case shape, styling and the details to check when buying a preowned example in Boca Raton.

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse: Design and Buyin...

Explore the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse, its distinctive case shape, styling and the details to check when buying a preowned example in Boca Raton.

A wide sparkling bracelet worn with a necklace, earrings, rings and watch.

Wide Diamond Bracelets: Openwork, Fit and Styling

Explore a wide bracelet with openwork and clustered accents, with practical guidance on closure type, wrist fit and styling with other jewelry.

Wide Diamond Bracelets: Openwork, Fit and Styling

Explore a wide bracelet with openwork and clustered accents, with practical guidance on closure type, wrist fit and styling with other jewelry.

Zipper inspired necklace with a long central drop, worn above a separate garment zipper.

Zipper Inspired Necklace: Shape, Drop and Eveni...

See a zipper inspired necklace in an evening styling gallery, with questions about length, construction, materials and the central drop.

Zipper Inspired Necklace: Shape, Drop and Eveni...

See a zipper inspired necklace in an evening styling gallery, with questions about length, construction, materials and the central drop.

A diamond set Cartier watch worn with a black strap and a ring.

Calibre de Cartier: Black Dial and Strap Details

Explore a Calibre de Cartier with a black dial and strap, while distinguishing the different watch examples in the original gallery.

Calibre de Cartier: Black Dial and Strap Details

Explore a Calibre de Cartier with a black dial and strap, while distinguishing the different watch examples in the original gallery.

Pear shaped center stone with a warm metal band and round stone accents.

Pear Diamond Ring: Point, Profile and Accented ...

See a pear shaped ring from several angles, including its protected tip, raised basket and partial stone coverage along the band.

Pear Diamond Ring: Point, Profile and Accented ...

See a pear shaped ring from several angles, including its protected tip, raised basket and partial stone coverage along the band.

A heavily gem set Rolex Sky Dweller with a black strap and contrasting reference time disc.

Diamond Set Rolex Sky-Dweller: Dial and Clasp D...

See an extensively gem set Rolex Sky-Dweller on a black strap, with guidance on its displays, setting provenance and individual condition.

Diamond Set Rolex Sky-Dweller: Dial and Clasp D...

See an extensively gem set Rolex Sky-Dweller on a black strap, with guidance on its displays, setting provenance and individual condition.

Emerald cut center stone with a narrow accented band in warm colored metal.

Emerald Cut Ring with Hidden Halo: A Closer Look

Explore an emerald cut ring with a hidden halo, warm colored metal and shoulder accents, including the plain lower band and raised profile.

Emerald Cut Ring with Hidden Halo: A Closer Look

Explore an emerald cut ring with a hidden halo, warm colored metal and shoulder accents, including the plain lower band and raised profile.

An elongated rectangular center with clipped corners and a narrow accented band.

Cushion Engagement Rings: Shape and Setting Cho...

Explore cushion ring choices and the distinct rectangular example in this archived gallery, with practical notes on shape, setting height and fit.

Cushion Engagement Rings: Shape and Setting Cho...

Explore cushion ring choices and the distinct rectangular example in this archived gallery, with practical notes on shape, setting height and fit.

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