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Enjoy our recent articles, discover other interesting news pieces and read our 'how to guides'. The Dawsons Magazine aims to help you navigate the exciting world of fine art, antiques and jewellery.

Introducing Dawsons Auctioneers' Pack, Send, Sell Service

The Hassle-Free Way to Sell Your Jewellery, Silver, Watches, and Coins.

Where Is the Best Place to Sell Antique Jewellery?

These treasures are valued not only for their age but for their craftsmanship, materials and stories

What is the Best Way to Sell Diamond Jewellery?

Diamonds are now the most popular stone for engagement rings

Who was in The Bloomsbury Group of Artists?

The Group's members rejected established Victorian norms, embracing modernist ideas

Who Were the School of East Anglian Artists

The 1930s was a decade of artistic experimentation, with artists consciously pushing new frontiers

How to Check Your Silver Hallmarks

In English silver the assay mark will indicate where the silver object was made

April Auction Highlights: Fine Pictures, Prints & Sculptures

Is There a Market for Antique Pocket Watches?

Symbols of status and sophistication, the first models resembled portable clocks worn round the neck

How Valuable is a Krugerrand?

Between the 1960s and early 1980s, the Krugerrand was responsible for 90% of the global coin market

How Can You Tell if a Ruby is Expensive?

Like all gemstones, the size of a ruby, measured in carats, affects its value

How to Spot Fake Cartier Jewellery

Attention to detail is a hallmark of Cartier craftsmanship.

A Guide to the Work of Edmund Blampied

Between 1905 and 1939 alone, over 600 issues of magazines recorded his work

A Guide to Tiffany & Co.

The market for pre-loved Tiffany & Co. pieces is robust and ever-growing.

A Guide to Hermès Handbags

The Most Coveted Styles and How to Sell Them

How Can You Tell if Jewellery is Real or Costume?

It requires years of experience and knowledge to definitively distinguish a piece of fine jewellery

The History of Asprey & Co.

Leading British luxury goods company with a rich heritage dating back to the 18th century

Are Cameo Brooches Worth Anything?

The value of a cameo brooch can vary widely depending on several factors

Is There a Capital Gains Tax on Watches?

It makes good financial sense to sell your watch through a reputable auction house