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The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)

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Rarity : Many luxury watches are made in limited quantities or feature unique materials. Materials and aesthetics : Many expensive watches are made from precious metals and stones. Some are crafted in limited quantities with less costly materials but still command a high price due to their scarcity. Toussou Pink Gold Ref.

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The Vintage Cookie Press: Baking Up Some Nostalgia

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Many presses from the 1960s and 70s were made with better materials, so, as a reseller, finding one in decent condition is a personal bonus. I noticed that in the Worthpoint Pride Guide, these Swedish-made presses sold for up to $800 in 2018, but closer to 2021, the prices fell between $140-$150.

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Wow! Lucara Recovers 2,492-Carat Diamond at Karowe Mine in Botswana

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As the rocky material comes down a conveyor belt, the scanners can pick out the diamonds based on their chemical composition. The diamond-rich material is then separated from the rubble and moved to a secure area for processing. With the advent of XRT scanners, the mining process has become more delicate and discerning.

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The Allure of Amber: Collecting Baltic Amber Jewelry

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Comforting Colors Baltic amber can range in hue from buttery yellows to bronze-like browns and even rich reds depending on the minerals and materials in the environment as it was forming. Sometimes the stone itself offers its own delights, as polishing can reveal bits of prehistoric material forever preserved inside.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Stills

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This was when the studio system was at its peak and had dedicated photography departments to meet the high demand for publicity materials of their movie stars, like Humphrey Bogart, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Greta Garbo, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart, who were celebrated in magazines and newspapers as larger-than-life figures.

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The Art of Intarsia: Exploring the Intricate Craftsmanship of Wood Inlay

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Techniques and Materials Derived from the Latin word interserere (meaning to insert), intarsia comprises pieces of naturally hued wood within a floor, wall, or piece of furniture, whereas marquetry assembles a pattern from veneers glued to the frame of furniture. Sold for CHF 180,000 via Koller Auctions (March 2021).

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Sculpting the Divine: Exploring Religious Statues and Sculptures 

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Join us as we explore the conventions and innovations in religious statues and sculpture across history to highlight the commonalities and differences in materials, representation, and roles these revered likenesses assumed. Sold for £7,000 GBP via TimeLine Auctions (September 2021). Roman Marble Head of Mercury.