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Grandpacore: Embracing the Style of Our Elders

WorthPoint

Little did we know we were embracing an aesthetic that would become a hot new trend decades later: “grandpacore.” Grandpacore, also called “eclectic grandpa,” is about embracing your inner octogenarian and is part of a long line of other “core” trends , including gorpcore and cottagecore.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Old collectibles have a high worth due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. These can be furniture, glass items, pottery pieces like vases or bowls, and ornaments such as rings and bracelets, etc. Art Glass: Collectors still have an interest in art glass, including works by famous artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany.

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Tips To Value Antique Gold And Fine Jewelry

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Valuing antique gold and fine jewelry can be difficult- marks can vary based on age and how can you tell if a stone is a real diamond or not? In Mohs scale glass is rated at 5.5, So, genuine diamonds will scratch a glass mirror. Use a magnifying glass. The most common are 14K, 18K, and 24K. and diamonds at 10.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

Invaluable

Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation. If you can demonstrate the age of the doll, you know whether it’s vintage. Left: 15″ French Fashion Lady , sold for $3,000 via Apple Tree Auction Center (May 2018).

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Symbols of Love in Art, Antiques and Jewellery

Grays Antiques

Dating back to Ancient Greece, where lyric poetry associated the 'mad heart' with our strongest human emotions, this symbol has endured through the ages. Knots became a popular feature of jewellery in the 19th century thanks to Sailors, who were known to fashion intricate love knot designs using gold wire to give to their loved ones at home.