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Field notes & guides

Plain-English notes on the things collectors actually search for — reading a stone, valuing a canvas, telling real from imitation. Written by the house, offered freely.

Nº I · Diamond

On diamonds

Diamond · Guide

How to Tell if a Diamond Is Real

A handful of quick checks will separate an obvious fake from a likely diamond. None of them is conclusive on its own — here is what each test really shows, and where it falls short.

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Diamond · Guide

Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds

A laboratory-grown diamond is a real diamond — not a simulant. The difference lies not in the crystal but in its origin, its price, and how it holds value over time.

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Nº II · Art

On art

Art · Guide

How to Tell if a Painting Is Valuable

Value in art is rarely about beauty. It follows a handful of factors — and one of them matters far more than the rest.

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Art · Guide

How to Identify a Painting

Identifying a painting is detective work. The answer is rarely in one place — it is assembled from the signature, the reverse, the materials and the style.

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