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How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Jewelry has a long history of being a prized and coveted form of personal decoration, and it frequently has both monetary and sentimental worth. The ability of jewelry to be authenticated, or when we say it is real jewelry, can substantially impact its value. Understanding Real Jewelry: What Constitutes a Real Jewelry?

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How to Distinguish Cut Glass from Molded Glass

WorthPoint

An American Brilliant-period cut glass punch bowl with a sawtooth rim dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. The result was a finely crafted piece of handmade glass. Why is it important to know the difference?

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Tips for Recognizing Unmarked Miriam Haskell Jewelry

WorthPoint

Miriam Haskell wood, metal, and glass bead dress clip with plastic backing dating to the 1930s. I’ve already covered some of the main pitfalls to look for when buying Miriam Haskell jewelry , knowing it’s a brand on the radar of most vintage jewelry shoppers. Collectors often pay significant sums for these items.

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How to Recognize Sandwich Glass Patterns at a Glance

WorthPoint

At the risk of sounding like an oddball kid, I’ll admit that I was introduced to Sandwich glass patterns while antiquing with my mom around the age of ten. I was drawn to Depression glass colors and patterns and memorized my mom’s book on the topic from cover to cover. It was awesome, if I do say so myself.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? You can replace “diamond jewelry” with other types of property and ask yourself similar questions. For example: Where does pre-owned diamond jewelry sell to the public?

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

Your insurance agent has suggested that you need your art or jewelry appraised in order to put them under rider coverage. Gone should be the days when the jewelry store or art gallery that sold you the piece “guaranteed it would appraise for more than you paid.” There are many reasons you might need an appraisal of personal property.

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WorthPoint and CTBids: Maximize Buying & Selling Power

WorthPoint

WorthPoint empowers users to buy and sell confidently by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that simplify the research, identification, and pricing of art, antiques, and collectibles. The top items include a variety of categories, such as vehicles, campers, furniture, and jewelry. link] 18 kt jewelry lot sold for $2,814.05