The Company stood for power, adventure, discovery, luxury and class. It did not bring civilisation to the subcontinent. The Mughals of the 17th and 18th centuries were far more sophisticated than the British in many ways. But it brought tea and spices …

Gold shipments to China from Hong Kong declined by more than 50 percent in November as demand from investors weakened after prices slid for a third month. Net imports, after deducting flows from China into Hong Kong, were 60.9 metric tons in November …

The Toronto Raptors are weighing the possibility of a re-branding effort that would involve a black-and-gold color scheme inspired by platinum-selling rapper Drake, according to multiple reports. The Toronto Star reports that the new color scheme …

Assets in exchange-traded products backed by gold fell 33 percent to the lowest since 2009 amid sales by billionaires George Soros and John Paulson. Disposals of 864.8 metric tons in 2013 were more than the combined inflows in the previous three years, …

… says about creating pottery. 'Revival' Gives Secondhand Luxury New Meaning: The shop, with its vaulted ceiling, scent of fine leather, brick-covered walls and customized built-ins, gives visitors the feeling that they've just stepped into the walk …

WINTER MUSEUM ROAD SHOW: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 18. Local experts will offer informal appraisals of fine art, textiles, military memorabilia, furniture, jewelry and more. Limit four items per person. Tickets are $20 for the first item ($15 for museum …

"I have a degree in fine arts," she said, however, "I never became a professional artist." Her work at the gallery is fulfilling, she said. She sets artistic direction and policy; is responsible for communications … The gallery will continue having …

… browse and purchase fine art that includes paintings in oil and acrylic, watercolors, drawings in graphite and pastels, art photography, blown glass, turned wood pieces, sculptures, metal works, ceramics and pottery, fiber art, hand-crafted fine …

While fine Celtic jewelry continued to be the leading product range for this online store, interest in their more contemporary statement jewelry is growing year on year. At this year's Showcase, the Celtic Promise team aim to sign up new talent who …