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

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From craftsmanship and complexity to rarity and heritage, these elements define the value of these coveted timepieces and explain why collectors are willing to invest astonishing sums to own them. Rarity : Many luxury watches are made in limited quantities or feature unique materials. Toussou Pink Gold Ref. Production of Ref.

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Troika Pottery Buyer’s Guide: The Artistry of British Ceramics

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Sold for £550 GBP via Sworders (May 2021). Navigating the Market for Troika The value of a Troika pottery piece is dependent on a number of factors, including rarity and condition. The Troika Pottery Collectors Club is a valuable resource, as it categorizes and authenticates pieces, as well as looking at their rarity.

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Botticelli Painting Sells for Record $92.1 Million

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1480, tempera on poplar panel Sold for $92,184,000 on January 28, 2021 Courtesy of Sotheby's Earlier this week, Sotheby’s set a new record for the sale of a work by a Renaissance artist at auction when a painting by Sandro Botticelli, Portrait of a Young Man Holding a Roundel, sold to a private collector for $92.1 million USD.

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The Role of Jewelry Appraisers in Insurance Valuation

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According to a 2021 survey, 41% of buyers did not obtain insurance coverage for their engagement rings, yet a higher number of insured individuals (59%) made claims for lost or damaged rings within the past decade. These scenarios reflect the all-too-common struggles encountered in jewelry valuation.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. Sold for $650,000 HKD via Bonhams (Dec 2021). Much like the majority of artwork, a Chinese painting’s monetary value will align with its time period, rarity and condition – and of course, the artist.

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WorthPoint Indices: U.S. Gold Coins

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gold coins ever sold include obscure rarities in top condition. million in 2021 at Sotheby’s, and a 1787 Brasher doubloon brought $9.36 gold coins are differentiated into three categories: bullion, investment grade, and numismatics. Some of the most valuable numismatic U.S. million at auction the same year at Heritage Auctions.

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WorthPoint Indices: Morgan Dollars

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2021 “100th Anniversary” Morgan Silver Coin. 1893-O (New Orleans) , Sold: $3,120 The letter “O” signifies that this dollar coin was minted in New Orleans; however, its rarity keeps it in high demand. This year’s issue from “The Golden City” is considered the rarest Morgan dollar in high grades. 1889-CC (Carson City).