Elvis Presley is one of, if not the most, iconic figure in rock n’ roll history. His name and appearance are carried on by thousands every day who pay tribute to Elvis by dressing like him and lip syncing his famous songs. Elvis lived in several places, but the two homes that are most well-known…
Pearls have adorned women all over the world for centuries. This was Kokichi Mikimoto’s dream over one hundred years ago when he created the first cultured pearl. Today the Mikimoto is a global enterprise. Brigitte Kruse & GWS Auctions, Inc is here to talk about the genesis of Mikimoto and how they became one of…
The legendary Patek Philippe & Co was founded in 1851, although Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek began creating beautiful watches in 1839. These watches have been beloved and sought after by men and women around the world. Brigitte Kruse & GWS Auctions, Inc is here to talk about the remarkable history of Patek Philippe & Co…
Many people are familiar with the Cartier family name for design of fine jewelry. The renowned brand has created countless iconic pieces that come from generations of family members. It’s hard to believe that it began in a humble workshop in Paris. Cartier is now a global empire known around the world for some of…
The little aqua blue boxes that hold treasures are sure to get every heart racing with excitement as they are opened. Tiffany & Co is one of the most notorious and sought after jewelry companies in the world. Brigitte Kruse & GWS Auctions Inc is here to talk about how all of it started and…
Since the early 1930s, Harry Winston Jewelry has been stunning people across the globe. He built one of the most prestigious jewelry companies in the world; offering some of the most beautiful jewels, settings and luxury jewelry. You may be wondering how it all began. Brigitte Kruse & GWS Auctions LLC, is here to share…
You may be familiar with the unique and ornate style of Buccellati jewelry. This Italian designer learned to carve and create some of the most beautifully textured pieces of all time. To give a brief history of this amazing jewelry designer, Brigitte Kruse & GWS Auctions is here to talk about how his designs came…
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RARE SALVADOR DALI WORKS FROM THE PIERRE ARGILLET COLLECTION, THE ROYAL MEDICI COLLECTION, ORIGINAL WARHOL, FOCUS OF MAJOR GWS AUCTION EVENT MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES WORLDWIDE HAVE EXHIBITED BOTH COLLECTIONS One of the most anticipated and important art and jewelry auctions of the year will take place on July 29th at the Lawrence Art Gallery in…
The term Vietnamese ceramics is used to describe items of pottery that are designed and produced in Vietnam. Vietnamese ceramics has a long and illustrious history which spans back two thousand years. There are many examples that portray a direct correlation to the Chinese-domination era although later examples show a distinctly Vietnamese element in design.…
