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Tennants’ jewellery specialist, Jessica Fall, has not only passed her Gemmological Association professional qualifications with flying colours but has also won the Bruton Medal for best candidate of the year, and the Deeks Diamond Prize for the best results in the theory examination.

Chris Wynne dedicated his collecting energies to early guns by a London maker that became an international brand

Andy Shield is co-founder of Brave Fine Art which focuses on European artworks, researching the stories behind their creation.

A small round drawing of the Madonna and Child created a stir at Ryedale Auctioneers in North Yorkshire.

The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair in Berkeley Square, London, will return next year.

A 1608 portrait by Robert Peake (c.1551-1619) long believed to depict William Shakespeare (1564-1616) has gone on the market for £10m.

A record for Beswick pottery was set in Stoke-on-Trent this month when a rare variant of one of the factory’s best-known models sold for a five-figure sum.

Wedgwood design was made from clay found when the First Fleet landed in Australia.

An elaborate 17th century burr walnut coffre-fort (or strongbox) has been sold by Alexander George Antiques.

Is buying second-hand set for an unprecedented period of growth?

Forensic and scientific expertise recommended when it comes to condition reports and verification of attribution.

Sixteenth century single folio manuscript displays orgiastic spree in graphic detail

Under the banner of Phoenix VAM Fairs, Sara Hughes’ vintage, antique and militaria fairs in Petersfield, Hampshire, are going from strength to strength, she says.

A roundup of news and events from around the fairs world

Chiswick Auctions (25% buyer’s premium) was another of the London salerooms that held a designated sale in Islamic week.