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How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Professional Appraisal: Consulting an experienced jeweler or jewelry appraiser can provide a thorough assessment using specialized tools and expertise. Materials that could be counterfeit gemstones could be made out of questionable materials like plastic or glass. You can weigh the jewelry and compare it to standard weights.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

So, they snatch up grandma's lamp with the stained glass shade and bring it down to the local antique mall to find out what it is worth. On the other hand, in other cases, such as in pottery or glass, even the slightest chip or crack can significantly decrease value. Intangibles.

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Art Peritus Art Industry Spotlight: Katja Zigerlig of Berkley One

Art Peritus

Katja consults with collectors as well as insurance and financial advisors on the physical and financial protection of their passion investments. I’ve seen martini glasses placed on a Donald Judd sculpture by unaware party guests. These types of valuations are not accepted. They don’t have the correct credentials.

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Fine Art Insurance 101

Fine Art Estates

Early on in our conversation, Adrienne answered the “When” question by saying “If you can walk around your house and you determine that you have more than 5 artworks that exceed $10,000 each in value, you should consult an agent or firm that specializes in fine art insurance.” Valuation is current market value. Louis, Missouri.

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Art Peritus Launches AP Selects to Bring More Antiques & Design to Market

Art Peritus

We are art and furniture appraisers and consultants and have been brokering sales through auctions since the company’s inception. We have quite a nice collection of mid-century Venetian glass as well as some interesting Art Deco furniture and bronzework coming to market that will be posted online shortly. The piece sold for $2 million.