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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

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. The Manager provides technical direction to assigned staff, volunteers, and interns.

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.

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The Ups and Downs of Collecting Celluloid Jewelry

WorthPoint

Her collection of jewelry, especially the eye-catching bracelets she wore frequently, was massive. Seeing those sparkly bangles got me thinking about collecting and dealing in celluloid jewelry and the highs and lows the stewards of those items encounter. Some celluloid was made to imitate natural materials like ivory or horn.

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Tips for Recognizing Unmarked Miriam Haskell Jewelry

WorthPoint

One caution is to watch for pieces of jewelry purported to be Haskell designs when they’re not since identification mistakes often happen in this branch of jewelry collecting. Many companies used those chains and similar dangles made with glass beads or natural materials to fashion jewelry during that period.

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How to Distinguish Cut Glass from Molded Glass

WorthPoint

Rather than mouth-blowing the glass into a desired shape, the molten material was blown into a mold, making the job easier. You can also look for marks on both these types of glass to help with identification, as some companies specialized in cut glass while others were known for pressed glass.

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ASA Newsroom - Personal Property - Untitled Article

ASA Newsroom - Personal Property

Jessie has developed and taught classes on jewelry materials identification for the purpose of pinpointing design eras and dates of manufacturing. I am a credentialed senior gemologist, jewelry appraiser, jewelry historian, and the curator of Lang’s collection.

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Decoding Jewelry Appraisals: A Comprehensive Guide

John Thomas Jewelers

Their primary role is to assign value, not determine if the materials are legitimate. The value of jewelry is influenced by a combination of factors that collectively determine its worth in the market. These influences vary depending on the type of jewelry, the materials used, and the overall appeal of the piece.