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The Rise of Vintage Luxury

Art Peritus

From the glittering streets of Paris to the pages of top fashion magazines, the demand for pre-owned designer fashion and accessories has exploded in recent years. Whether for sustainability, nostalgia, investment, or the simple thrill of the hunt, collectors and fashion lovers alike are turning their attention to the past.

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A Guide to Identifying, Valuing, and Selling Your Antique Painting

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Material quality: The canvas, pigments, and craftsmanship Market demand: What’s hot in the art world right now Sherlock Holmes-ing Your Painting: Identifying the Artist So you’ve got an old painting, but who’s the mastermind behind it? Condition: A well-preserved painting is like a well-preserved vintage wine – worth more.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Bar, Chinese Screen

WorthPoint

Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry. Fast forward to today, and their bulkiness, weight, and changing interior tastes have pushed them out of fashion and into the hard to move category, both physically and financially.

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Reseller Special: Inventory to Avoid

WorthPoint

Most of these items have some innately undesirable quality, whether it’s gross, in poor condition, or just hard to handle. Furthermore, fashion trends change too quickly. However, some of these items are also problematic to resell and may get you kicked off some online marketplaces if you try to list them.

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Tiny Tiles, Grand Stories: The Allure of Micromosaics

Invaluable

Market Trends What catches your eye as a collector is subjective, of course, but certain micromosaic pieces have specific market advantages. Authentic pieces will almost always be made up of extremely small tesserae, with fine metals rather than brass or low quality alloys. Micromosaic pendant locket. Condition is paramount.

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Diamonds vs. Pearls: What Are the Similarities and Differences?

GIA 4Cs

Unique Features of Diamonds vs. Pearls Let’s examine the distinctive qualities of diamonds and pearls to explore what makes these treasures stand out among the crowd of gemstone options: What Makes a Diamond Unique? A diamond’s cut quality plays a crucial role in enhancing this brilliance.

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4 Summer Jewelry Trends That Might Surprise You, and One That Won’t

WorthPoint

Even though my wardrobe of adornment is primarily made up of vintage finds, I still like to pull out a few trending pieces and enjoy them while they’re having a moment. With these goals in mind, I’ll share a few summer jewelry trends I’ve noted and some vintage brands to look to for fashion-minded potential.