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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Old collectibles have a high worth due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. Jewelry: Old-fashioned and vintage jewelry, especially from the Art Deco period, is highly sought after because of its unique style and historical value. What Are Antique Collectibles?

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Antique Textiles: Finding the Best Dealers, Appraisers, and Auctions

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Collectors have treasured antique textiles for centuries, offering a glimpse into the past and the history of fashion and design. Antique textiles are often treasured for their historical significance, artistic value, and rarity. It’ll also consider market trends and demand for similar pieces. What are Antique Textiles?

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How Much Is Too Much for Dior Costume Jewelry?

WorthPoint

Even after his death, Dior’s designs were always fashionable and unique from season to season. You might be wondering if the Apple TV+ series The New Look , chronicling the actions of fashion houses of Dior, Chanel, Balmain, and others during World War II, has anything to do with this spike in interest.

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Antiques vs. Vintage: What’s the Difference?

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

However, despite being comparatively newer, “vintage” things still have a certain age and rarity. This indicates that it has grown in rarity and is valued for its aesthetic and historical value. Some examples of highly desired antiques include antique jewelry, antique clothing, and antique furniture.

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Beyond Gold and Silver: Unconventional Materials for Men’s Wedding Bands

John Thomas Jewelers

The use of gold in men’s wedding bands started in ancient Egypt, where it was prized for its rarity and everlasting luster. However, a notable shift in the trend toward unconventional materials is challenging the longstanding dominance of traditional precious metals.

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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). As fashion changed, so did dolls’ hairstyles, which are good indicators of when they were made. Most of these doll heads were manufactured in Germany and were considered fashionable, as they resembled expensive white marble.

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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

A modern collectible is an item that has been produced in recent decades and is sought after by collectors because it has become popular or valuable due to cultural trends. Rarity is the number one determinate of value in this category. Tastes and trends can shift quickly, with new fads emerging and fading almost overnight.

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