The Illinois Watch Company, now far smaller than the original business, focuses on repairs, sales and its own timepiece designs. A century ago, the Illinois Watch […]
All seven of Gregorio Cachi’s daughters followed him into making jewelry. Now many of their children are involved, too. The jewelry that Hilda and Sonia Cachi […]
While the jewelry fad has waned, artisans continue to make designs in silver and turquoise. ALBUQUERQUE — Someday, Andrew Thomas plans to have a silver watch […]
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico — Every Monday morning Daniel Vázquez unlocks the door to the clock tower on the central square of this postcard-perfect city […]
Experts say online sales have fueled an increase in fakes, confusing buyers and stymieing makers from Cartier to independent artisans. It didn’t take long for Mitchell […]