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Circular economy, antiques and pre-owned luxury vs ethical consumption and relevant legislation.

Lack of awareness is not always advantageous. This is particularly true in the context of buying or selling valuable items and antiques, as legal frameworks explicitly outline the potential repercu...

What information to look for in a certificate of a Diamond or other precious stones.

Price of diamonds or other precious stones differs not only by the 4Cs, but as well depending upon whether the stone is natural (earth mined), treated or untreated. A certificate issued by a thrus...

Luxury wristwatches condition check-up and authentication procedure.

Expensive watches are an alternative investment and can be used on daily basis as a symbol of status. Purchasing pre-owned watches online or from a dealer might be financially a better deal, but th...

International campaign by UNESCO that informs what is really behind illicit trafficking of objects of art and antiques.

Objects of age older than 100 years are antiques. Due to many conflicts in the past, these objects very possibly can be once stolen from their owners or looted from highly important institutions to...

Luxury handbag authentication procedure of pre-owned luxury handbags.

When purchasing pre-owned luxury handbags online or from a friend, it pays off to double-check if your purchase is authentic. Using authentication services might not only save you from buying a fak...

JEWELRY PIECES FROM CHOPARD THAT ARE STRONG AT RETAINING THEIR VALUE.

MANY PIECES OF JEWELRY WILL INCREASE IN PRICE SIGNIFICANTLY OVER TIME, UNFORTUNATELY, MANY OF THE PIECES SOLD BY TRADITIONAL RETAILERS (MOSTLY THOSE ON THE HIGH STREET) ARE NOT IN THE WISE INVESTME...

SEVERAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE PRICE OF LUXURY WATCHES.

WHAT MAKES THESE TWO AND OTHER VALUABLE WATCHES STAND OUT FROM THE MAJORITY OF LUXURY WRIST WATCHES AVAILABLE ON MARKET?  

SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF MONEY LAUNDERING AND ILLEGAL TRADE.

THIS VIDEO BRIEFLY EXPLAINS HOW MONEY LAUNDERING AND UNDERGROUND MARKET TRADES ACTUALLY HARM AND UNSTABILIZES GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AND THE MONETARY POLICY OF GOVERNMENTS. ALSO, THIS ARTICLE FOC...

WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN PURCHASING ANTIQUITIES, NOT TO COMMIT A CRIME.

MANY ART OBJECTS AND ANTIQUES MIGHT HAVE BEEN STOLEN OR LOOTED CULTURAL OBJECTS (MEANING STOLEN DURING A WAR OR RIOT), AND ARE SUBJECT TO CONFISCATION. THEREFORE, WHEN LOOKING TO SELL YOUR VALUABLE...

LATEST TRENDS IN AML REGULATIONS IN THE EU AND US. RELEVANCE TO THE BUSINESS OF VALUABLES.

THIS VIDEO BRIEFLY EXPLAINS HOW MONEY LAUNDERING AND UNDERGROUND MARKET TRADES ACTUALLY HARM AND UNSTABILIZE GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AND THE MONETARY POLICY OF GOVERNMENTS. ALSO, THIS ARTICLE FOCU...