The Archive
2026
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Ruby vs Emerald vs Sapphire: Prices, Durability and How to Buy
Two are corundum, one is beryl: how the Big Three compare on hardness, treatments and price per carat, from about…
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Phillips Geneva Jewels Auction: Blue Diamond, Kashmir Sapphires
A vivid blue diamond, three unheated Kashmir sapphires and pearls commissioned by Queen Mary lead Phillips’ November jewels sale in…
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Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman”: 116710BLNR vs 126710BLNR, Specs and Prices
Two generations of Rolex’s blue-and-black GMT look almost identical. Here is how to tell the 116710BLNR from the 126710BLNR, and…
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The Watches of Cars of 30A 2026: Patek Philippe 5270J, Nautilus 5712R and Two Rolex Icons
At Cars of 30A in Alys Beach, the rarest machines were sometimes on the wrists: a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar…
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Patek Philippe Milan 2026: Seven Limited Editions and Prices
Under a Milanese dome, Patek Philippe gathers five hundred watches and seven Italy-only editions, from a tricolor Calatrava trio to…
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Argyle Pink Diamonds Sold to Boodles: What the Last Stones Mean
The last pink diamonds from Australia’s legendary Argyle mine have found a new home with Boodles, a British family jeweler…
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How to Buy a Luxury Watch as a Gift Without Getting Scammed (Under $20,000)
A watch expert’s guide to buying a luxury watch gift safely in 2026 and 2027: where to buy, the red…
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Is a Rolex a Good Investment in 2026? What the Numbers Say
Rolex resale prices are rising again, but they remain below the 2022 peak. Which models hold their value, what ownership…
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Best Luxury Watches Under $10,000 in 2026: Seven Picks With Prices
From a $5,350 Tudor to a $9,000 Moonwatch: seven luxury watches under $10,000 that are worth the money in 2026,…
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Cartier Love vs Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra: Price, Resale and Which Icon to Buy
A screw-closed bangle from 1969 and a four-leaf clover from 1968: how the Cartier Love and the Van Cleef &…