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Marcasite or Hematite? How to Identify Gray Jewelry Materials

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of collecting, or you don’t mind a good refresher, here are several different types of gray materials you’ll likely run across if you keep thrifting and hitting the fleas for any amount of time. These also include lesser-value gemstones like amethyst or glass-simulating materials like onyx and chrysoprase. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

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Art Peritus | New Brand Day

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Private book collections as we know them began in Europe between the 16 th and 17 th centuries coinciding with the invention of the printing press , which made books more accessible and attractive for the increasingly literate public. But Christie’s last two book auctions achieved over $7.3 What Does the Future of Book Collection Look Like?

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Gold-Tone Vintage Costume Jewelry: Buy It or Leave it?

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For instance, sometimes you’ll find Victorian designs made of materials like pinchbeck or rolled gold. You can learn more about how to recognize pinchbeck, rolled gold, and a bevy of other materials used during the Victorian era by reading all about them in the Worthpoint Dictionary. Others, however, you’d still be wise to avoid.

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The Ups and Downs of Collecting Celluloid Jewelry

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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. Some celluloid was made to imitate natural materials like ivory or horn. A painted celluloid dog brooch with a movable head.

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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design

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James Abbott McNeill Whistler – Portrait of Whistler’s Mother, Print. Influence on Architecture and Design Rooted in Zen aesthetics, the use of natural materials like wood and paper alongside tatami mats and sliding doors in traditional Japanese architecture creates harmonious spaces conducive to contemplation.

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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

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The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Packs and ships objects and documents. Contributes to budgetary and narrative project reports.