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How to Buy a Quality Diamond

GIA 4Cs

Buying a quality diamond begins with 3Cs—not 4. Cut, clarity and color all determine diamond quality, but carat doesn’t. After all, size doesn’t affect quality. In this blog we’ll cover: What Affects Diamond Quality? What is Diamond Shape Quality? What is Diamond Cut Quality? What is Diamond Cut Quality?

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

Invaluable

Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. An Early English Five-Draw Telescope. His was one of the first telescopes to observe the sky and today the ingenuity of his design still forms the basis of the modern-day refractor telescope.

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Gallery Hopping in Dallas

Art Advisor's Blog

All her work is done with found objects she gets from around the site she will be assembling them; her work questions material as our visual language, why we discard it, and how we construct and build structures around us. 42225 nails" | "28677" | "38307 nails" Drawing: Attn is up until December 23rd.

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The Rise of Vintage Fashion: Vintage Couture Is a Fashionable Investment

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Vintage clothing that is real and shows good materials, plus careful making of fashion houses from earlier times, can be of special interest to collectors. If you are starting or growing your collection, it is very important to understand what things to look for when shopping vintage so that they can be genuine and of good quality.

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Historic Preservation Specialist, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts

WCG

Determines merits of proposals and adequacy of submission and presentation materials; researches property histories and precedents; coordinates with applicants and D.C. Conducts technical material science research for all photographic materials within the museum’s collections including publishing findings in books and peer-reviewed journals.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

Scandinavian furniture continues to be popular with its fresh-washed colors, clean lines, and good quality, especially in this era focused on sustainability. Some refer to it as "rustic decor," which uses vintage furniture, salvaged materials, and outdoor elements indoors.

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Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time

Antiques Dealer

When investing in art over time, there are several factors to consider, including market trends, the artist’s reputation, work quality, and the current state of the economy. Consider the Artist’s Reputation and Work Quality The reputation of the artist is a main factor when investing in art.

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