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The Ups and Downs of Collecting Celluloid Jewelry

WorthPoint

Her collection of jewelry, especially the eye-catching bracelets she wore frequently, was massive. Seeing those sparkly bangles got me thinking about collecting and dealing in celluloid jewelry and the highs and lows the stewards of those items encounter. Jewelry and hair combs were both made using these materials.

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Reed and Barton Silverware: An Exquisite Addition to Your Dining Experience

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Not only is Reed and Barton silverware visually stunning, but it is also highly functional. These meticulously crafted items not only enhance the visual appeal of your table but also provide practical functionality for your dining and entertaining needs. The weight and balance of each piece ensure a comfortable grip and effortless use.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May

WorthPoint

The next time she met with Iraqi officials, Albright wore a snake pin, sending a diplomatic message: “Don’t tread on me,” proving that a well-chosen piece of jewelry can literally be a statement piece. Though this snake pin is not the piece she wore for Iraqi officials, it was gifted to her.

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Why Do You Need A Jewellery Appraisal?

Imperial Gem Lab

Harold: “yeah I do jewelry appraisals gem identification and diamond grading for the public as well as for jewelry stores in the Lower Mainland Vancouver area Andrew: “A lot of people are wondering why is it beneficial to have your jewelry appraised and what’s the purpose of it an appraisal?’

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Art Nouveau Glass: A Symphony of Color and Form

Invaluable

René Lalique (1860-1945) A master of the organic forms for which Art Nouveau is renowned, René Lalique first trained in the jewelry field and eventually took on roles working for major designers like Cartier.

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WorthPoint Welcomes Alan Kruml as Vice President of Fin-Tech Indices Products

WorthPoint

The Vault’s proprietary WorthScore function tracks and reports an object’s real-time market value based on more than 800 million Price Guide entries. When not engaged in corporate projects, he supplements staffing at a large coin and jewelry store in Northern Virginia.

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Diamond Batteries Powered by Carbon-14 Could Last Thousands of Years

Jewelry Judge

It functions similarly to solar panels, which convert light into electricity, but instead of using light particles (photons), they capture fast-moving electrons from within the diamond structure. The battery leverages the radioactive isotope, carbon-14, known for its use in radiocarbon dating, to produce a diamond battery.