One Step Closer to Owning a Business
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 1, 2023
One day while I was at the local state fair, I saw a one-man band walking by.
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Lumpy Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers
AUGUST 4, 2023
Old Mine Cut diamonds were first cut in the 1700’s and they were popular prior to the Old European Cut diamonds. They are known for their squarish to rectangular outline when they were well cut, similar to a Cushion Cut. However, many of these diamonds were not well cut and today they are known as “lumpy Old Miners.” This 18k yellow gold pin is circa 1840 and it contains these lumpy diamonds.
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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals
Art Appraisal Resources
AUGUST 3, 2023
When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal? Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. An appraisal performed by a certified art appraiser helps the purchaser gauge the artwork's fair market value and authenticity before finalizing the acquisition.
Reflections from a Returning Intern
Past is Present
AUGUST 3, 2023
As I near the end of my second summer at the American Antiquarian Society as an intern through the Library Internship for Nipmuc Community Members, supported by a grant from the United Way Central MA, I wanted to reflect on what this internship has done for me, and what I have been doing for it … Continue reading Reflections from a Returning Intern
Bridal Ring Sizing: Why It’s Important
John Thomas Jewelers
AUGUST 2, 2023
Bridal rings are something you wear every day. It’s important they not only reflect your unique love story, but that they also fit your finger correctly. Getting the sizing wrong can cause all sorts of problems. Losing your precious bridal rings is one of them. Damaging them is another. Whether you want to surprise your special someone or plan to shop for your wedding set together, we’ve compiled a list of common questions about bridal ring sizing and why it’s important.
What Gives Natural Diamonds Their Color
Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers
AUGUST 4, 2023
Many people recognize the Hope diamond as the large blue diamond in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. Natural colored diamonds are rare and they come in a variety of colors. White diamonds are pure carbon with no impurities. According to the Natural Color Diamond Association colored diamonds can get their color from impurities that get mixed in with the pure carbon.
About to Get Shafted Again
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
AUGUST 1, 2023
I received a lot of comments from museum directors and curators on last month’s blog , agreeing with me that changing social mores have caused a re-evaluation of what gets presented in museums today. The art market follows this trend: paintings depicting Native Americans as ignorant, bloodthirsty savages are much harder to sell than they were 30 years ago, and their fair market value has consequently decreased.
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What is an "Old European Cut" diamond?
Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers
AUGUST 4, 2023
When I was a student at the GIA we were taught about all of the different diamond cuts, and the Old European Cut was one of the more interesting. This diamond shape is known for its round outline, high crown, open culet and wavy girdle. This diamond shape came about after the invention of the motor which allowed diamond to be spun at a high speed while another diamond was held gently next to it.
What to Look for When Buying a Modern Round Diamond
Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers
AUGUST 4, 2023
For new round diamonds buy a diamond with a GIA lab report. GIA is the Gemological Institute of America and they are the world’s foremost authority in gems and gemology. What you want to do is to buy a Modern Round Brilliant Cut diamond with a GIA lab report that has a Good Cut Grade, Very Good Cut Grade, or better still an Excellent Cut Grade, (it’s a proportion score).
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