Diamonds come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. After they are mined in their rawest form, known as “rough,” they are transported and sold from the source around the world and undergo the faceting and polishing processes. What determines the shape, size and color of a diamond? The cutting process contributes to the … Continue reading Popular Engagement Ring Diamond Cuts
A select few colored gemstones can reach the heights of prestige and expense usually reserved for diamonds, but ruby is one of them. The “King of Gemstones” is renowned the world over for its bold, fiery color and exquisite rarity. Although found in a number of locales around the globe, ruby is one of many … Continue reading Most Expensive Colored Gemstones: Ruby
It has to be said that being “cash-poor”—meaning you’ve got a lot of assets, but very little wealth in spendable form—is, despite its negative connotations, a position of incredible privilege. Most often you’ll hear about it in relation to celebrities as the reason for a house flip or sale of a beloved Lamborghini. But surprising … Continue reading Warhols for Fast Cash: Why Collectors are Pawning Expensive Art
One of the most iconic and coveted watches on the market today, The Rolex Day-Date represents the highpoint of the company’s craftsmanship in watchmaking. At the time of the Day-Date’s launch in 1956, Rolex had already produced a variety of innovations, including the first waterproof wristwatch and the first wristwatch that automatically wound itself to … Continue reading The Story behind the Rolex President
Once thought to have strong medicinal and protective powers, the coveted sapphire is one of the most sought after gemstones in the world. New York Loan Company, a luxury collateral lender in Manhattan, both purchases and lends against these stunning stones. The GIA certified gemologists on staff at this high-end pawnshop share their knowledge and … Continue reading 5 Surprising Facts About Sapphires
Luxury collateral lending companies like New York Loan Company use the term “Signed Jewelry” a lot when discussing high-end jewelry pieces, however there can easily be some confusion in the term. Signed jewelry is defined as jewelry that is stamped and hallmarked by the original designer, usually with their logo. In the world of fine … Continue reading Signed Jewelry at New York Loan
On Tuesday evening, May 15, the hammer fell at a staggering $6.7 million at Sotheby’s auction house in Geneva for the extraordinary and magnificent Farnese Blue diamond. The sparkling pear-shaped diamond weighs 6.16 carats and is encircled by a crown of cushion-shaped diamonds. The Fancy Dark Grey-Blue gemstone had been in private hands for over … Continue reading The Rare Farnese Blue Diamond: Fit for a Queen
New York Loan Company, an upscale pawnshop in Midtown Manhattan, is well-known for making collateral based loans on fine art. While the company makes pawn loans ranging anywhere from a few hundred dollars into seven figures, it can be particular about the art that it loans against. The 47th St collateral lender has strong expertise … Continue reading Fine Art as Collateral
Literally translating to “whirlwind” in French, the tourbillon is an added mechanism on timepieces that was originally purposed to improve accuracy in pocket watches. Although the tourbillon has little effect on precision on today’s modern wrist watches, the complexity and craftsmanship of the tourbillon has made it highly desirable. Often brought into New York Loan … Continue reading Watch Lessons – The Tourbillon
Wealthy people looking to fund new ventures are turning to their Rolexes and art collections as collateral for quick and easy loans from high-end pawn shops. Business owners say the trend points less to financial distress and more to customers eager to seize money-making opportunities. Wealthy people looking to fund new ventures are turning to … Continue reading The wealthy are using pawn shops to finance their business ideas
