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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

Invaluable

Left: 15″ French Fashion Lady , sold for $3,000 via Apple Tree Auction Center (May 2018). Many of the most exquisite, innovative designs are still credited to France, such as Ainé Blampoix’s patent for applying glass eyes. Beginning in the 1850s, demand rose for a more realistic skin tone.

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Grandpacore: Embracing the Style of Our Elders

WorthPoint

Little did we know we were embracing an aesthetic that would become a hot new trend decades later: “grandpacore.” Grandpacore, also called “eclectic grandpa,” is about embracing your inner octogenarian and is part of a long line of other “core” trends , including gorpcore and cottagecore.

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Purple Passion

Alfie's Antique Market

You may have recently noticed this colour splashed across furnishings, interiors and fashion. Historically, there has been a mystical or spiritual quality attached to purple. Available from Pari's Jewellery c1970s Art Glass. Pantone have named Ultraviolet, a vibrant shade of purple, colour of the year. Circa 1900.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

These can be furniture, glass items, pottery pieces like vases or bowls, and ornaments such as rings and bracelets, etc. Art Glass: Collectors still have an interest in art glass, including works by famous artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany. What Are Antique Collectibles?

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Tips To Value Antique Gold And Fine Jewelry

Sarasota Antique Buyers

The color does not influence the value, but price can vary depending on current trends yellow may be less or more valuable than white gold, and rose and other fashion colors are often but not always less valuable. In Mohs scale glass is rated at 5.5, So, genuine diamonds will scratch a glass mirror. and diamonds at 10.

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1928 Jewelry: Buy It or Leave It?

WorthPoint

With fashion moving back into ruffles and other frills accompanied by rich fabrics like velvet and satin, some pieces would look quite pretty. Pendant necklaces made by this brand can be great for layering, too, if you like that trend. 1928 magnifying glass necklace and brooch with rhinestones.

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