The Ultrarich Have Put a Price Tag on History

Barron London is an antiques and jewelry business located in Mayfair, one of the London’s wealthiest neighborhoods. At first glance its storefront seems inconspicuous — walk past in a hurry and you are unlikely to notice anything at all. But behind this unassuming facade is a private showroom containing a jaw-dropping collection of precious jewels, antiques, and artifacts, many of which date back multiple millennia. Barron is just one of London’s many dealerships catering to the booming market…