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How Valuable Are Costume Jewelry Cameos?

WorthPoint

When I wrote about identifying extraordinary cameo jewelry recently, I couldnt help but think about the many lower-quality copies these treasures inspired. Cameos were also made from various materials, including Whitby jet, tortoiseshell, and Czech glass. Yes, but theyre often made of molded plastic or glass.

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Jewelry as an Investment

James Farrow Company Jewelry Appraisers

My answer: I would tell you what a friend of mine from Texas told me about jewelry: Never buy a stone as an “investment”, it’s really just “An investment in pleasure.” Also, as many of my friends have found out the hard way, much of what is being sold is glass… so “buyer beware.” Also, what concerns would you have? Best of luck to you!

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Signs Your Unmarked Costume Jewelry Is From Europe

WorthPoint

Time and again, I’ve run across unmarked pieces of costume jewelry that just didn’t fit the mold of the classics produced in America but perhaps resembled those in Europe. A pair of Louis Rousselet earrings with handmade glass beads and cabochons and round wire clipbacks. A French celluloid brooch with a trombone clasp.

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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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Art Nouveau Glass: A Symphony of Color and Form

Invaluable

The luminous glow and shimmering color of Art Nouveau glass are endlessly irresistible, as are the stories behind some of the movement’s most celebrated designers. Reflecting the era’s opulence, Art Nouveau glass designers celebrated the natural world in forms that exuded their mastery of the craft.

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Italian Mosaic Jewelry: Buy It or Leave It?

WorthPoint

Many beautiful collectibles have been made in Italy over time, including a wide array of jewelry. Because how much do you really know about the different types of mosaic jewelry and when these pieces were made? The General Nature of Mosaic Jewelry First, let’s look at mosaic jewelry in general terms.

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How to Identify Rock Crystal in Fine and Faux Jewelry

WorthPoint

My introduction to rock crystal jewelry came early in my buying and selling “career” when I ran across a set in the original box at an estate sale. The jewelry in the set was sparkly enough to satisfy my inner magpie, and in perfect condition, so I took it home to learn more about it.

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