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How to Tell If Silver Is Real: Understanding Silver Beyond the Price Tag
Simple Checks to Tell If Silver Is Real (And Their Limits) In this Article Why Silver Prices Draw Attention, But Don’t Tell the Whole Story “Silver” Is Not One Material What Silver Marks Actually Tell You (And What They Don’t) Simple Checks Collectors Use (And Their Limits) Hollowware, Craftsmanship, and Why Melt Value Falls Short How Age and Country of Origin Shape Silver When It’s Worth Getting a Second Opinion Closing Thought Silver prices have been drawing attention late
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What 2026 Interiors Are Getting Right (And Vintage Already Knows)
Don Chadwick for Herman Miller Modular Sofa Set Interior design conversations around 2026 are shifting in a noticeable way. Instead of chasing novelty, there is growing attention on how spaces actually live and change over time. Flexibility matters. So does longevity. The result is an approach that favors objects with presence over finishes that lock a room into a single moment. This way of thinking is not new to vintage interiors. It is simply catching up. What follows are
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Part 2: The Watches Built on JLC Movements
Teddy Tux, Safari Chronograph, Alfred Dunhill Jaeger-LeCoultre has always been known as the watchmaker’s watchmaker. The brand built movements for other houses long before partnerships and collaborations became a marketing tool. Many collectors come to appreciate JLC only after discovering how many respected designs rely on their engineering. Teddy Tux, Safari Chronograph, and Alfred Dunhill, three watches built with Jaeger-LeCoultre movements. Part 2 of this series looks at
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Part 1: Three Watches That Define a Watchmaker’s Watchmaker
Memovox, LeCoultre, and the Etrier Jaeger-LeCoultre has always occupied a unique place in watchmaking. Collectors talk about Rolex and Omega first, but when they want to understand the engine behind the industry, they turn to JLC. The brand’s quiet influence is one of the reasons serious collectors consider it a foundation point. JLC powered other luxury houses, shaped entire categories of design, and built movements that continue to hold weight in today’s market. For Part 1
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