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Seeking Valuable Carnival Glass? Look For Pieces by These Four Companies

WorthPoint

Once known as the “poor man’s Tiffany,” carnival glass captivates collectors with its rainbow of shimmering colors and variety of forms, from bowls and hatpins to punch sets and whimsies. At its pinnacle, carnival glass offered consumers a sophisticated aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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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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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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How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

In addition, authentic gemstones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires are frequently incorporated into high-quality jewelry and other accessories. How to Tell if Jewelry is Real: Your Key Guide A few different tests may be done to determine whether the jewelry is authentic or fake: For Precious Metal Identification 1.

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

The best glassware, for example, is beautiful to look at, but it also can be used easily - either as a pitcher, a vase, a drinking glass, or other such object. Examine your collection closely, using a magnifying glass and strong light if necessary. This is also true in many other areas of collecting, such as ceramics, glass, or silver.