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Driving abroad post-Brexit

A no-deal Brexit means the return of the Green Card and in some cases, an International Driving Permit (IDP). As a result, you must ensure that you have the correct documentation before driving abroad.

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Gentleman prefer cufflinks

When considering insurance valuations of dress sets, hip flasks, pockets watches and especially cufflinks, they can easily be overlooked. Although they are not usually at the forefront when considering jewellery valuations, they should be. It may be counter-intuitive to learn that the popularity of cufflinks remains as solid as ever...

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The marketplace

The jewellery market over the past few years has been unusually volatile for several reasons – some directly due to the general ‘woes of the world’ and others caused by dramatic fluctuations in commodity, material and gem prices. The market for ‘big name’ pieces with good style and quality is as strong as ever...

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Hidden treasures

It is often remarkable that the most closed off part of the house, the wardrobe, is usually the one that hides the biggest mistakes, faux pas, successes, lucky finds – and ultimately valuable items in the property. Clothes have been about style, exclusivity, and quality for centuries and that has created a fairly modern phenomenon – the clothes collector. What hidden treasures might you have in yours?

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Talking Cartier

Cartier, the jewellery brand synonymous with elegance, style and luxury, is arguably the most respected in the world. As can be expected, Cartier’s history is as rich and illustrious as its jewellery. The House of Cartier are without doubt masters of their craft. It is worth noting that Cartier pieces are so sought after that they not only hold their value but they sometimes even appreciate...

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Liquid gold

It cannot have escaped many that whisky has become a boom market with records being set and broken more often than we can keep track. Seemingly simple standard bottles are often worth considerably more than one would expect...