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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May

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After Madeleine Albright (1937–2022) criticized Saddam Hussein when she was the US Ambassador to the United Nations, his poet-in-residence called her an “unparalleled serpent.” It is now part of the Read My Pins exhibit of her jewelry that debuted in 2009 at the National Museum of American Diplomacy and reflects her career and life.

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Illuminating the Mystical Birthstones of June: Moonstone, Pearl, and Alexandrite

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The modern list was expanded in 1952 by the Jewelry Industry Council of America , which added rare alexandrite to June, citrine to November, pink tourmaline to October, and zircon to December. Gotthard), which was one of the first places where fine-quality moonstone was discovered. Sold for $17,000 USD via FORTUNA® (November 2022).

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

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Sold for $22,000 USD via Oakridge Auction Gallery (March 2022). Prices can vary extensively, with quality jadeite generally carrying more value than nephrite. Symbolizing good luck and prosperity, jade decorative art pieces can take on a variety of forms, from stunning jewelry to carvings and sculpture.

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Perth Mint's 3D 'Jewelled' Coin Features Turtle Adorned With 112 Pink Diamonds

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Priced at $171,220 (AUD $269,000), The Jewelled Turtle of 2024 represents the seventh in a series of highly collectible coins that have included the 2018 Jewelled Phoenix, 2019 Jewelled Dragon, 2020 Jewelled Tiger, 2021 Jewelled Horse, 2022 Jewelled Koi and 2023 Jewelled Snake. Measuring 61 mm (2.4

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Resellers Mixed on Goodwill’s Newest E-Commerce Site

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Image courtesy: GoodwillFinds Since October 2022, Goodwill Industries’ newest online platform, GoodwillFinds.com , has been expanding its e-commerce presence and growing its customer base to generate more revenue for community programs. Local shoppers don’t benefit from donations because they get low-quality leftovers.

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How to Recognize Sandwich Glass Patterns at a Glance

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This Boston & Sandwich salt dish in cobalt blue was sold for $175 in 2022. Duncan & Miller’s Early American Sandwich pattern, on the other hand, is higher in quality. Because it’s higher in quality, does that make it more valuable than other Sandwich patterns? The glass is nice enough, but certainly not fine crystal.

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Art Peritus Launches AP Selects to Bring More Antiques & Design to Market

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In early 2022 Art Peritus launched AP Selects, an online sales venture in which clients can consign art and furniture for sale through the business website, as well as on 3rd party independent online platforms including Incollect.com. You have just launched AP Selects, in early 2022. It is hard to generalize.