Invaluable

APRIL 22, 2024

Queen Victoria ’ s reign lasted between 1837 and 1901, during which her tastes and preferences in everything from clothing to jewelry informed those of her court, the upper classes and the general public in the UK. Victorian jewelry was often sentimental in nature. Antique Carved Jet Mourning Jewelry. Auctioneers (May 2023).

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WorthPoint

JULY 18, 2024

Many beautiful collectibles have been made in Italy over time, including a wide array of jewelry. Because how much do you really know about the different types of mosaic jewelry and when these pieces were made? The General Nature of Mosaic Jewelry First, let’s look at mosaic jewelry in general terms.

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WorthPoint

MAY 10, 2024

Once upon a time, plain gold-tone pieces were the ugly stepsisters of the costume jewelry kingdom. I’d witness plain gold jewelry sit in brick-and-mortar shops and online venues for years, waiting to find someone who would love owning it. Does that mean you should buy every piece of gold-colored costume jewelry you encounter?

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 5, 2024

As I’m perusing online jewelry listings, whether shopping or doing research, I sometimes come across things that just aren’t quite right. Whether you’re just learning about jewelry buying and selling and need a bit more information on this gray area (pun intended!) Some marcasite jewelry is marked as well.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

MARCH 18, 2024

In recent years, Jade Jewelry has become famous for its shiny and smooth bangles, earrings, and necklaces. Are you ready to impress your loved one with a Green Jade Jewelry? Green Jade Jewelry can make a wonderful gift for your loved one. It looks stunning in various jewelry pieces, such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 7, 2024

When they did, they discovered artifacts from the Iron Age, Roman era, and medieval period. According to Newsweek , these archaeologists discovered a medieval gold ring, silver coins, and more than 40 brooches dating back to the Iron Age and Roman era. Roundhouses were the primary form of housing in England during the Iron Age.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

MARCH 11, 2024

It is important to know how to evaluate estate or vintage jewelry if you’re thinking buying or selling it. This how-to guide will teach you the crucial factors to consider when assessing these types of jewelry. This will also assist you in determining the piece’s age.

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

JULY 7, 2024

A Guide to Selling Your Jewelry Are you considering selling your jewelry and want to ensure you get the best possible deal? As a professional jewelry broker, I am here to help guide you through the process, answer your questions, and provide tips on how to sell your jewelry for the highest value while avoiding common pitfalls.

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John Thomas Jewelers

JUNE 8, 2023

Antique and vintage jewelry hold a timeless allure. In the jewelry world, the words antique and vintage are often used interchangeably. Understanding the differences between the two can help you appreciate their unique charms and make informed decisions when adding these treasures to your jewelry collection.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

MARCH 31, 2024

Whether you’re a fan of Antique Roadshow and started digging around in those boxes in the basement or you bought some jewelry at a garage sale and think you’ve hit the jackpot, you want to find out if that gem-studded bangle can be sold for money that reflects its true worth. How to Sell Antique Jewelry Online? What would you do now?

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JUNE 10, 2024

Knowing how to authenticate jewelry is crucial for both collectors and sellers. This blog post will provide an understanding of authenticating vintage silver jewelry, particularly sterling silver, along with suggestions on how to clean and keep these valuable items. What does sterling silver mean when it comes to vintage jewelry?

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? You can replace “diamond jewelry” with other types of property and ask yourself similar questions. For example: Where does pre-owned diamond jewelry sell to the public?

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

MARCH 13, 2023

Tips To Find A Reliable Jewelry Appraiser For Your Valuable Jewelry March 13, 2023 Home Jewelry appraisal is an essential step in ensuring the value and authenticity of your precious items. Whether you're looking to sell or insure your jewelry, an accurate and thorough appraisal is crucial. What is Jewelry Appraisal?

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WorthPoint

MARCH 29, 2024

When Iris Apfel —the doyenne of ladies who embrace expressive accessorizing—passed away recently at the age of 102, I saw photo after photo of her adorned with stacks of colorful bangles posted on social media. Her collection of jewelry, especially the eye-catching bracelets she wore frequently, was massive.

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John Thomas Jewelers

MAY 19, 2023

Jewelry plays a significant role in some people’s lives. They proudly wear cherished family heirlooms or favorite custom design jewelry pieces gifted by a loved one. In this comprehensive guide, we explore everything you need to know about jewelry repair services. You’ll learn valuable information like: What is jewelry repair?

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Invaluable

JULY 29, 2024

It was fueled by the energy of the Belle Époque, or “Beautiful Age,” so named for the period’s seemingly glimmering aura thanks to a combination of enhanced modern conveniences that made life more pleasurable. Responding to this modern turn, Art Nouveau (literally “New Art”) sought to branch out from earlier artistic traditions.

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John Thomas Jewelers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Jewelry appraisals consider several factors before assigning a value to a specific piece from your collection. The type of metal, gemstones, and even the condition and age of the jewelry play into how much it’s worth on the open market. Understanding them can help you make more informed jewelry purchases in the future.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Genuine antique frames could include gilding loss, cracks, or other age-related flaws that add to their charm and worth.

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Jewelry Judge

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In a new study, Professor Janusz Czebreszuk, the Director of the Polish Archaeological Institute in Athens, describes how amber was an indicator of elite status during the heyday of Mycenaean society, which prospered from 1750 to 1050 BC, an era considered the final stage of the Bronze Age in ancient Greece.

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. Hardware – Hardware rarely ages at the same rate as the rest of the piece because it is more often handled and accrues more wear and tear.

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John Thomas Jewelers

AUGUST 5, 2024

Initially, these rings were crafted from materials like ivory and iron, representing a bond that was both personal and binding. As time passed, we see a significant shift in the meaning and materials of engagement rings. Additionally, as we become more environmentally conscious, the demand for ethically sourced materials is rising.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy.

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Invaluable

JUNE 17, 2024

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. Art Nouveau artists such as Ren é Lalique and Louis Comfort Tiffany favored the use of moonstone in their fine jewelry.

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WCG

MAY 28, 2024

The fellowship will focus on the preservation of two recently acquired collections of significant photographic materials dating from the 1840s to the 1970s, comprised of early African American daguerreotypists , early photographs of diverse portrait subjects, as well as photographic objects related to abolitionists, and photographic jewelry.

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Michael Rose Fine Art

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some of the most treasured artworks of the middle ages were tapestries that could be rolled and taken away. While little ivories were exceptionally popular, the medieval world was full of small but precious things like remarkable jewelry, works of decorative arts, and tiny books of hours packed with intricate illustrations.

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Invaluable

DECEMBER 9, 2024

From fanciful flappers to infectious musical riffs that electrified speakeasies across the country, the Jazz Age, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a period of decadent Art Deco design. In this article we jump into the splendors of the Jazz Age to explore these captivating creations.

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Jewelry Judge

MARCH 6, 2025

New analysis of 26 jewelry artifacts unearthed 60 years ago at early Iron Age graveyards in Poland — and stored unceremoniously at the Czstochowa Museum — revealed that five of them were crafted from meteoric metal. Credit: Jewelry image via Czstochowa Museum/Archeologia ywa/Facebook.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 24, 2025

Touching on the topic of Victorian revivalbasically, jewelry that has a Victorian look but was made well after the Victorian eraI shared some thoughts on garnets in fine and faux jewelry in another Worthpoint feature. Florenza is a personal favorite when it comes to costume jewelry of this type made during the 1950s and 60s.

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 23, 2024

I recently sold some plastic jewelry pieces that looked like theyd be worth about a quarter each if I didnt know any better. Those came in auction lots of jewelry purchased reasonably, and I suppose other bidders just didnt know they had some potential. Sure, I like to score a huge find as much as everyone else.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Jewelry fans, in particular, have continued to buy these amazing designs with steadfast devotion, and some of those treasures are now true antiques. One of the great things about a trend like this current art deco one is seeing a new group of admirers gain an interest in the allure of the Jazz Age.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Highlights include concert tickets for a country music star participating in a charity auction for hurricane victims, a Christmas tree that serves as a Space Age icon, a bracelet crafted by an influential Native American jeweler, the coveted Holy Grail of Star Wars action figures, and an extremely rare horse-drawn toy sleigh.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

A new generation is appreciating art decos glamorous roots, driving demand for antique and vintage fashions, jewelry, lighting, hand-carved and hand-painted case pieces, other furniture, and decorative objects. For the past five years, art deco has consistently been one of the Top 10 collecting categories in all age groups.

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Invaluable

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Mastering the Craft: Techniques and Materials The longer one observes an Elizabethan miniature, the more one can appreciate the remarkable level of detail that each composition captures. Some incorporated accents of gold leaf within the composition, while others were ensconced within golden locket settings or jewelry boxes.

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Jewelry Judge

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The artifacts reflect a sophisticated social structure, where jewelry adornments likely reinforced an individual's power and status. A multidisciplinary research team from various Spanish institutions discovered the human remains, along with the jewelry, at the Tholos de Montelirio burial site, near Seville.

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Invaluable

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In this article well dive into the history of mosaic art, looking at some of the core materials and methods and illuminate those modes with some of the most celebrated examples from across history. Their popularity endured such that jewelry firms like Castellani embraced the practice to conjure breathtaking micro-mosaic jewelry.

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Jewelry Judge

JANUARY 15, 2025

As Los Angeles residents try to salvage what remains of their ravaged homes after devastating wildfires swept through their communities this past week, you might be wondering about the condition of the diamond jewelry they may find in the ashes. And like other carbon materials, such as graphite or coal, diamond can burn.

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