Revel at the astonishing wealth of previous empires. From the Moghuls in India to the empire in China to the French Royal Jewels.

Silver art.. a blend of modern art and design and traditional silversmithing techniques. Silver objects of art and utilitarian. Are they a wise investment?

Find an overview of the most important auctions, auction results in the areas of gemstones, diamonds, jewelry and objects d'art..

A group of gem art collectible pieces was on sale at Bonhams: one of the first times such objects were auctioned off. The next one will take place in December.

Gems have been found in the Mediterranean but also spread along the Silk Route all the way until Afghanistan... View the collections and learn about the people who made it..

Jewelry and golden ornaments from graves of six Bactrian nomads, dating from the first century A.D., and equally impressive objects from other digs are on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York until September 20, courtesy of the National Museum of Afghanistan (Kabul). On display are exquisitely crafted necklaces, belts, rings, and headdresses — most made of solid gold with insets of semi-precious stones. Photo: bracelets from Tillya-Tepe, Afghanistan, 1st century AD © Musee Guimet.

View the exhibit of Dorothea Pruhl in Padua

From an ancient Roman snake bracelet to a ceremonial Chinese headdress to a Tiffany & Co. glittering necklace, Bedazzled: 5,000 Years of Jewelry will highlight more than 200 pieces from the Walters Art Museum.

Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Retro jewelry: very popular and very collectible. Are they still wise investments?

Colored Diamonds are all the rave at the moment: top quality diamonds over $ 100,000 certainly increase their value.. what about the others?