One of the most acclaimed and important jewelry designers of our time, Jean Schlumberger started designing for Tiffany & Co. in 1956. His designs are regularly brought into the private offices of New York Loan Company, a high-end pawnshop located in the heart of the Diamond District in Manhattan. “We always appreciate when a client … Continue reading Jean Schlumberger and Tiffany & CO. – A History
Paul Newman was one of the original Hollywood “cool guys” and is closely associated to the Rolex Daytona. Film star, movie director and race car driver, Newman inspired a series of collectible watches coveted by many but still rare in today’s market. Rolex at first had trouble selling the Daytona. What was once a hard-to-sell … Continue reading Rolex Paul Newman Daytona
New York Loan Company is the leading collateral lender in Manhattan for luxury jewelry, modern and contemporary artwork and one-of-a-kind memorabilia items. Located in the secure International Gem Tower in the Diamond District right off 5th avenue, the highly discreet loan officers are ready to help you collateralize your fine artwork. Expertise in modern and … Continue reading Where to Pawn Your Fine Art
At New York Loan Company, one of the top luxury collateral lenders in the country, unique and interesting diamonds are seen every day. While the loan officer’s at New York Loan will probably never see the Hope Diamond, it’s an important and famous stone that many diamonds are measured against. Here are 5 facts about … Continue reading 5 Interesting Facts about the Hope Diamond
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
