July, 2023

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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

Most Fine Art Insurance professionals will agree that the best way to ensure that an insured loss is settled quickly and fairly is by properly documenting your art collection. Being able to easily provide your insurance carrier with images, acquisition paperwork, and provenance information is only one of many reasons to keep detailed collection records.

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

Value matters and an art appraisal completed by a qualified art appraiser can save you substantial money by not selling too low, insuring too low, or paying too much in estate tax or equitable distribution. A pre-purchase appraisal can also help to understand the accurate market for the work and what is an appropriate amount of money to spend. Appraisals are crucial in the art market, providing essential information about artworks' value, authenticity, and condition.

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Prioritizing Your Clients

The Appraiser Coach

When the pandemic hit us full force in 2020, business skyrocketed. We had never been busier! If I had tried to do everything the same way I did before, hiring someone just to turn down offers wouldn’t be a joke. It used to be that I would never dream of turning down an offer. But then, we had to do it regularly. But how can you mitigate your workload without losing your good clients?

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Everything you want to know about modern art

The Antiques Dive & Co

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When You Know You're Ready to Sell

JB Jewels

After a divorce, it's common to have certain pieces of jewelry you know you will never wear again. Whether you decide to redesign or sell these pieces, there are several options on how to move forward. Recently, a Trust & Estates Attorney asked me to help one of his clients with such a project. She had a beautiful Columbian emerald and diamond ring and a classic pair of princess-cut diamond stud earrings.

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David Webb’s Animal Jewels

Veritas Art Appraisals

Appreciating The Works Of An Iconic Designer by Virginia Salem, Graduate Gemologist, Antiques Roadshow Appraiser David Webb was born in North Carolina in 1925 and had a creative vein in his family. He was influenced by an uncle who was an engraver and made souvenir ashtrays. In his late teens, he moved to New York. Continue Reading The post David Webb’s Animal Jewels appeared first on Veritas Art Appraisals & Consulting.

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How to Care for Your Bridal Rings

John Thomas Jewelers

Happy couples spend countless hours choosing the perfect bridal rings to symbolize their love and commitment. It makes sense because bridal rings are something you wear every day. You want them to be comfortable yet attractive on your hands. Once you exchange bridal rings with your spouse, it’s important to take proper care of them. Diamonds and precious metals can tarnish and become coated with grime from everyday wear.

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You Are Important, Too!

The Appraiser Coach

We all have our hobbies. I’ve talked to people who enjoy everything from quilting to drag racing to bird watching, and everything in between. Hobbies are an important part of our lives, but so often these days we don’t make time to do them. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, with the to-do list looming bigger and bigger, the problems constantly mounting, and your hair becoming awash with gray as you try to keep up.

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Medieval artists and collections to discover

The Antiques Dive & Co

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Eisenberg

Astor Galleries

You may view available jewlery from this & other designers by searching for their name in our shop. Eisenberg is one of the most famous names in vintage costume jewelry. The company was founded in Chicago in 1930 by Morris Eisenberg, a clothing manufacturer who began to add rhinestone embellishments to his dresses. The jewelry proved to be so popular that Eisenberg soon abandoned his clothing business to focus on jewelry full-time.

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Rubies: July's Prized Birthstone

JB Jewels

Symbolic of love, power and youthful energy in Indian jewelry, rubies are loved for their color and hardness; second only to diamonds. Burmese warriors once believed it made them invincible in battle, while Europeans thought that rubies granted health, wisdom and success in love. Today, the King of Precious Stones, or ruby is considered part of the corundum family and has a hardness of 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the most durable commercial gemstones.

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A Quick refresher on metals marks

BHR Appraisal Services

With gold prices being as high as they are, now is a good time to for a quick refresher on precious metals marks. Even small amounts of scrap gold can quickly add up, so you may have some ready cash lying around and not even realize it. Pure gold is 24K but typically isn't used for jewelry due to its softness. Instead, gold is mixed with base metals such as copper for, which adds hardness but also lowers the purity.

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Meet the MD

IACF

David Harper, antiques and history expert, sat down with iacf Managing Director Will Thomas at the last ever Festival of Antiques at Peterborough in April 2023. Have a watch and listen as David and Will talk about the iacf organisation, the fairs, the dealers and the passion that drives the industry. The 10 minute interview also covers Will’s growing interest in Salvage and Antique Silver.

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Remote Monitoring and Time Tracking

The Appraiser Coach

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed a lot about our lives and the way we conduct our businesses. Some things may never again be the same again. As a result of the lockdowns, we had to turn to conducting our businesses remotely, and many of us have continued to do so even now. While working remotely has many potential benefits, it also presents many unique challenges.

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Quote Post

The Antiques Dive & Co

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How to Customize Your Bridal Rings

John Thomas Jewelers

Customizing your bridal rings is an option if you find yourself not connecting with the designs at the local jeweler. Sometimes in your quest to find the perfect wedding rings, you discover nothing quite suits your taste. That’s OK. Customization offers a unique opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind symbol of your love and commitment. You can tailor it specifically to your style and preferences instead of feeling stuck with something you found in the local jeweler’s showroom.

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Unlocking Resale Potential: Antiques & Artifacts from the Revolutionary War Era

Syl-Lee Antiques

The Revolutionary War, a pivotal period in American history, laid the foundation for a nation’s birth and inspired countless stories of bravery, sacrifice, and heroism. As time passes, the demand for artifacts and antiques from this period has grown significantly. From weapons and war medals to photographs and memorabilia, these relics hold immense historical and monetary value.

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The Shelf-Life of Evil

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

The Appraisers Association of America is releasing a new edition of its handbook Appraising Art next spring. I was asked to contribute a chapter on appraising the art of the American West. Since finishing my chapter, I’ve been thinking about how different my contribution would have been if it had been written, say, 30 years ago. Much of the advice I give now would have been the same then, such as the fact that you need to compare apples with apples: paintings of European subjects by artists who

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The History and Significance of Antiques: What Makes Them Valuable

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

The intriguing journey of antique history reveals the origins and significance of these priceless artifacts. Antiques are distinctive in our culture and heritage, from fine art and furniture to pottery and silverware. This article will explore the fascinating history of antiques, consider their significance, discuss the value of collecting antiques, and offer advice on how to start your own collection.

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Learning from Trial and Tragedy

The Appraiser Coach

Today I want to share a story with you about an event that happened in my hometown. This event happened well over a year ago, and violently shook the community. It was sad and terrifying, but I feel like events like this give us an important opportunity to reflect on what’s most important. On the morning of May 6, 2021, I was driving home from an appointment in Driggs, ID.

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How to find inspiration for art

The Antiques Dive & Co

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Trifari

Astor Galleries

You may view available jewlery from this & other designers by searching for their name in our shop. Trifari is one of the most iconic brands of vintage costume jewelry. The company was founded in 1910 by Gustavo Trifari, an Italian immigrant who had a passion for jewelry making. Trifari quickly became known for its high-quality, innovative designs, and its pieces were soon worn by celebrities and fashion icons around the world.

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need an insurance appraisal update?

Drishti LLC Appraisers

​A client recently called us to update an insurance appraisal for original Andy Warhol prints. A previous appraisal from two years ago was available, however, the insurance company insisted on a new appraisal. You might wonder why insurance companies, such as Pure Insurance ( [link] ) or Huntington T. Block ( [link] ), insist on having an updated appraisal for artwork.

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When life gives you lemons….

Dark Horse Appraisals

How to make lemonade. Slice lemons in half. Squeeze out the juice into a bowl. Add water, sugar, maybe some ice and a few slices of lemon. Pour into a large pitcher and stir well. Keep in the fridge so it stays nice and cool. Then make a stand. A simple folding table with a.

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Announcing the 2023 AMM Awards recipients!

The Mid-West Museum Association

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 AMM Awards ! We look forward to celebrating their tremendous accomplishments during the conference in Indianapolis next week and virtual events to take place this fall. Best Practices Award 1846 Israel and Avis Blodgett House Project Downers Grove Museum Downers Grove, IL On July 14, 2022, the Downers Grove Park District officially celebrated the completed renovation of the 1846 Blodgett House on the Downers Grove Museum Campus which included

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Learning from Trial and Tragedy

The Appraiser Coach

Today I want to share a story with you about an event that happened in my hometown. This event happened well over a year ago, and violently shook the community.

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How to market and sell your artwork

The Antiques Dive & Co

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You Are Important, Too!

The Appraiser Coach

We all have our hobbies. I’ve talked to people who enjoy everything from quilting to drag racing to bird watching, and everything in.

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Prioritizing Your Clients

The Appraiser Coach

When the pandemic hit us full force in 2020, business skyrocketed. We had never been busier! If I had tried to do everything the same way I.

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Remote Monitoring and Time Tracking

The Appraiser Coach

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed a lot about our lives and the way we conduct our businesses. Some things may never again be the same again. As.

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Toma Clark Haines

The Antiques Dive & Co

I’m on mission to make antiques modern, sexy, profitable and fun! I´m Toma. I am the founder and CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co. I am a creative who has learned through trial and error how to get s#t done. I am an entrepreneur, a writer, a speaker, a jewelry and furniture designer as well as the host of the reality TV show Republic of Toma.

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The magic nostalgia of vintage records

The Antiques Dive & Co

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Beyond currency to the world’s heritage

The Antiques Dive & Co

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Vinyl hunt: how to discover rare finds

The Antiques Dive & Co

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The evolution of music through vinyl

The Antiques Dive & Co

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