The Heir Collection
About us
Some things are made to be replaced. We write about the rest.
The Heir Collection is a guide to furniture, jewelry and watches built to last longer than the people who buy them: a marble table that will still be the center of the room in fifty years, a gold chain that can be repaired instead of thrown away, a mechanical watch that can be serviced and passed on. We look at what each piece is made of, who makes it, how it ages and what it costs, then recommend the ones we would keep ourselves.
These pieces are expensive. Our job is to help you spend that money once, and well.
How we work
Every guide starts with materials and construction, not with a brand's marketing. We compare makers and retailers, check prices, and say plainly when a cheaper piece is the better buy. Each guide shows the date it was last updated. You can read the details in how we choose.
How we make money
We earn a commission when you buy through links on this site. It never changes the price you pay or which pieces we recommend, and brands cannot pay to be included. Our affiliate disclosure explains how it works.
Get in touch
Spotted a mistake, or know a piece we should look at? Write to us at hello@heircollection.com or use the contact form.