2014-02-28 19:09
Jean Baptiste Tavernier, A Life:
Harish Kapur’s reasonably well written short biography of Jean Baptiste Tavernier, the 17th Century gem dealer who the Hope Diamo… Read More
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2013-09-21 15:41
Dear Friends and Collegues:
The sale has gone fabulously well, but the workshop is stuffed with custom work. Our final closing date is 5pm, Saturday, October 12th. Our final… Read More
2013-08-18 19:06
The word "bespoke" normally is used to refer to men's suits that are precisely measured and handcrafted for a particular individuals' unique body type. In this case… Read More
2013-08-18 17:08
The word "bespoke" normally is used to refer to men's suits that are precisely measured and handcrafted for a particular individuals' unique body type. In… Read More
2013-08-09 15:45
Final Markdown, 40% off!
Ok, this is it, we've slashed prices to 40% and its time to move the merchandise. Final markdown on antique jewelry and loose gemstones. Come i… Read More
2013-07-31 18:32
A lovely selection of high quality natural color freshwater drop pearls from our collection.This coming weekend, August 2nd, 3rd and 4th, R. W. Wise will conduct a Pearl Sale.
Our… Read More
2013-07-17 20:12
That's right, our entire inventory is now 30% off, contemporary jewelry, antique jewelry, loose gemstones and pearls. Our jewelry and gemstones are going fast! Come in to our Lenox g… Read More
2013-07-01 20:36
The sale is going very well particularly on the internet. We are selling gems daily to clients all over the world.
Watch Out For Weekly Specials:
This week's special; 15% additional… Read More
2013-05-04 17:51
by Richard W. Wise, G.G.
© 2013
Fancy diamonds are back in the news, another auction record broken This time its blues. At Bonhams of London, a 5.30-carat fancy deep… Read More
2013-02-27 21:23
by Richard W. Wise, G.G.
©2012
Everyone is familiar with the old sayings; seeing is believing and a picture is worth a thousand words. In the internet age, however, I'd suggest… Read More
2013-01-18 20:48
The finished pendent, steps in making follow.
The wing is constructed of separate elements to give it maximum definition. Here an individual “feather’ has been cut out, drilled f… Read More
2013-01-11 15:42
Head of The Phoenix. The total length of this sculpture by Chinese artist Xu Bing is 110 feet. The weight, 12 tons. The head is a commercial jack hammer. Photo: R. W. Wise
by Richard W… Read More
2013-01-05 19:37
22k/18k hand fabricated Peacock Pendant. The piece is accented with two black opals from the Moonshine Field at Lightning Ridge as well as rubies, sapphires, natural Mississippi pearls and… Read More
2012-12-14 20:24
10986: 2.11 Carat pear shaped brilliant cut with exceptional vivid color and crystal.
by Richard W. Wise, G.G.
© 2012 All rights reserved.
10987 A 1.74 Carat oval brilliant heliod… Read More
2012-12-11 22:33
by Richard W. Wise, G.G.
©2012 all rights reserved.
Of Tilt-Windows, Off-center culets and other minor issues:
The image of the gem quality 1.44 carat alexandrite might lead the uncriti… Read More
2012-12-04 22:17
The diagram shows the proper angle for viewing an asymetrical gemstone. The bottom half of the gem is evaluated, the gem is then turned 180 degrees and the other half is judged for percen… Read More
2012-01-10 19:35
©2011 by Richard W. Wise, G.G.
First off, Gem-e-Price is the first grading/pricing software that I have evaluated and working with it was a lot of fun. With the recent addition of… Read More
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