Buying guides to art, antiques, vintage and more

Jaeger-LeCoultre watches
Known for its quality, craftsmanship and innovation, Jaeger-LeCoultre has long been one of the most desirable watch brands.

Diamond rings: what to look for
A large array of diamond rings are regularly offered at auctions on thesaleroom.com.

English table clocks
England has a fine history of clockmaking and no model represents this tradition more than the table clock.

Audemars Piguet watches
Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet dates back to the late 19th century but the brand reached its prime only in the 1970s.

Brooches
Perfect for a special occasion as well as everyday wear, brooches are both stunning pieces of jewellery and ever-popular fashion accessories.

Wine
Fine wines are now firmly part of what is known as the ‘passion investment’ class – which means assets that could appreciate in value while providing great pleasure to their owners.

How to spot a fake designer handbag
It can be difficult for non-specialists to spot the differences between genuine designer items and reproductions. Here is what to look out for.