Gemology Resources

MARCH 10, 2023

This can help your appraiser get a better idea of the provenance and age of the item. The appraiser will inspect all aspects of the jewelry, including the metal, gemstones, and any hallmark stamps or engravings. The more information you can provide about your jewelry, the more accurate and thorough your appraisal will be.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. Note the thickness of hollowware. Do you see kiln marks?

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Speaking of ornament, the way in which an object is engraved, or painted, or carved, or any of a hundred other ways ornament has been used can make a tremendous difference in the overall quality of the item. Rather, color can be an important indicator of age or authenticity. An interesting category. Although it could be!

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

APRIL 30, 2024

engraving, settings) are necessary. Vintage and Antique Appraisal Provenance and History: Documentation that provides information about the item's age, previous owners, historical significance, or any relevant anecdotes enhances its value. Ring Appraisal Ring Specifications: Information about the metal type (e.g.,

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Invaluable

JUNE 19, 2024

Enlightenment Enlightenment (18th century) Promoting ideals of reason, order, and civic virtue, the Age of Enlightenment’s search for morality that was absent from the art and design in previous eras brought with it a sense of order. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Sold for £35 via Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd (February 2024).

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Invaluable

APRIL 22, 2024

Mizpah jewelry became popular beyond the Jewish community during this period – rings, lockets and brooches, often made from silver, were engraved with the word “ mizpah”, which means “ watchtower” in Hebrew (the meaning is “ may God watch over you”). Victorian jewelry was often sentimental in nature.

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Grays Antiques

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Dating back to Ancient Greece, where lyric poetry associated the 'mad heart' with our strongest human emotions, this symbol has endured through the ages. The carved snake holds a later engraved silver heart, c.1880. Hearts Few symbols encapsulate love and romance as universally as the iconic heart.

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Invaluable

APRIL 17, 2024

Age, rarity and brand prestige all play a part in overall pocket watch value. Summary Pocket watches are having a style revival, creating an allure for collectors of all ages, who are keen to own a timepiece that’s impressive through design features and mechanics. 366-440) Realized Price : £250 (approx.

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Antique Prints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As the step-granddaughter of Johann Theodor de Bry and the daughter of the well-known engraver Matthaus Merian the elder, and then step-daughter of botanical artist Jacob Marrel, Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was well suited to become one of the most notable natural history print-makers of either sex.

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Jewelry Judge

OCTOBER 11, 2024

” Her new boyfriend at the time was British actor and model Joe Alwyn, and Swift had been spotted wearing a script initial “J” engraved on a silver charm pendant. At the age of 17, Swift was topping the country charts.

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