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Beyond Gold and Silver: Unconventional Materials for Men’s Wedding Bands

John Thomas Jewelers

The use of gold in men’s wedding bands started in ancient Egypt, where it was prized for its rarity and everlasting luster. However, a notable shift in the trend toward unconventional materials is challenging the longstanding dominance of traditional precious metals. While ceramic rings are durable, they’re not indestructible.

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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. Jewelry: Old-fashioned and vintage jewelry, especially from the Art Deco period, is highly sought after because of its unique style and historical value. What Are Antique Collectibles?

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

Invaluable

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. How Can You Tell if a Doll Is Ceramic or Porcelain? Technically, porcelain is a type of ceramic. Beginning in the 1850s, demand rose for a more realistic skin tone.

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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

In recent years, Air Jordans and Pokemon cards, rather than decorative ceramic figurines or silver tea sets, have fetched the highest prices and captured the imaginations of collectors. Rarity is the number one determinate of value in this category. Sales figures at major auction houses and online marketplaces tell the story.

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