Boucheron jewels
Boucheron Fine Jewelry There are two groups. People who own Boucheron and people who wish they owned Boucheron. Fun facts about Boucheron: In 1983 the location for Boucheron’s first store in Paris was selected because it was the sunniest corner location. Boucheron believed that his diamonds would sparkle even greater with the bright sun, and […]
Knoll Furnishings
We know all about Knoll furnishings. Talk to us. contact us What exact is Knoll furniture? Knoll Inc is a design company that is exclusively licensed to manufacture high design furniture on behalf of the original designers. They are most known for representing designers like Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Harry Bertoia, Eero Saarinen and […]
Daum Art Glass
We know all about Daum art glass. Daum is a crystal studio based in Nancy, France, founded by Jean Daum in 1878. Daum’s sons, Auguste and Antonin were inspired by the Art Nouveau period which is a common thread in all their pieces throught the years. Daum is also the only commercial manufacturer that used […]
Luxury brands
Luxury Goods One of the reasons people love our Houston estate sales is due to the luxury brands being offered. It’s certainly no coincidence that Houston has some of the best shopping and that our Houston estate sales include so many great brand names. Chanel, Dior, Bally, Fendi, Donna Karen, Escada, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Ralph […]
Diamond facts for successful resale
Things you need to know about diamonds but were afraid to ask. All men are created equal but that’s not true with diamonds. Only 1% of mined diamonds meet the standards for use in jewelry, but sometimes even quality diamonds can be enhanced to make them sparkle as much as possible. Diamonds can receive both […]
How to tell the difference between Louis the 14th, 15th, and 16th.
Louis, Louis, Louis XIV = 14 XV=15 XVI=16 What’s the deal with all the “Louis XVI” refrences? Louis style, Louis XVI, Louis XIV, or Louis XV is a style originated in France during the time of King Louis XVI (1774–1793). It started at the end of the baroque style which is why some pieces have that overdone styling. It […]
Roberto Coin resale
Roberto Coin The Roberto Coin brand was established in 1996. Coin’s initial career was as a hotelier but he left the industry to pursue his love of fashion and art which brought him to designing jewelry. Today Roberto Coin is one of the most renowned Italian jewelry artisans who’s goal is to tell a story […]
Porfirio Salinas
Porfirio Salinas Even Texans with little knowledge of art will know the artist Porfirio Salinas. Porfirio Salinas is a world renown artist famous for his desert and Texas landscapes. His art is loved by american presidents, celebrities, other artists, writers, titans of industry, the rich and famous and alike. For the record, and for the […]
Rolex Skydweller
They say the Rolex Sky-Dweller Watch Is For World Travelers, but it sure looks good for everyday. contact us The Well Traveled Rolex Sky-Dweller The Rolex Sky-Dweller was created in 2012 intended for the businessman who travels. It is one of Rolex’s most complex watches, but it’s high sophistication sets it apart from the […]
Cartier Tank Watch-We buy, sell, consign, and auction.
The Tank Watch We know all about Tank watches. The first Tank watch was invented by Louis Cartier in 1917. Believe it or not, it’s rectangle shape was inspired by a tank used during World War I. Over the years Cartier has made all types of variations of their tank watch and just about all […]