WorthPoint

APRIL 8, 2024

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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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

High-end authentic poured glass brooch attributed to Dior. After spending many years buying, selling, and collecting costume jewelry, I’ve picked up a few pet peeves. One is avoiding misleading statements that make ordinary jewelry sound extraordinary when it really isn’t. How, then, do you define high-end?

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Valuing antique gold and fine jewelry can be difficult- marks can vary based on age and how can you tell if a stone is a real diamond or not? When you are looking to sell your family heirloom jewelry, you want to make sure you are getting a fair price from a dealer. All gold jewelry is clearly stamped to showcase the authenticity.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? There are different marketplaces depending on many factors, including: urgency to sell, quantity, condition of the property, and the quality of the items. What is the quantity of diamond jewelry?

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WorthPoint

MAY 31, 2024

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. A salad plate in the Anchor Hocking Sandwich pattern.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 15, 2024

Stones like these have intrigued fine jewelry lovers for centuries. But did you know there’s a glass stone used in costume jewelry that also goes by the name of alexandrite? These stones are even found occasionally in Victorian jewelry originating in England. It wasn’t until 1987 that alexandrite was found in Brazil.

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Astor Galleries

JUNE 8, 2023

Miriam Haskell was a Polish-born American jewelry designer who created some of the most beautiful and sought-after costume jewelry of the 20th century. Her designs were known for their intricate handwork, colorful glass beads, and Art Deco styling. In 1912, she married Frank Hess, a jewelry manufacturer. Permalink

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Astor Galleries

AUGUST 11, 2023

Kramer Jewelry Creations was founded in New York City in 1943 by Louis Kramer and his two brothers, Morris and Henry. The company quickly became a leader in the costume jewelry industry, thanks to its innovative designs and use of high-quality materials. The pieces will be marked with the Kramer name or logo.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These can be furniture, glass items, pottery pieces like vases or bowls, and ornaments such as rings and bracelets, etc. The Montclair store holds an assortment of antique items, from delicate glassware to classic jewelry. What Are Antique Collectibles? This provides many opportunities to add valuable pieces to your collection.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Hardware, such as drawer pulls, hinges, and locks, is frequently elaborate and finely made on high-quality antiques. Our store has a large selection of furniture, glass, china, art, silver, pottery, jewelry , and more, so stop by if you’re in Montclair, New Jersey.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone. Prices can vary extensively, with quality jadeite generally carrying more value than nephrite. Sold for $340,000 USD via Bonhams (Dec 2023).

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WorthPoint

MARCH 26, 2024

Employees choose items to sell on GoodwillFinds from donations to member organizations, which include a wide array of men’s and women’s name-brand clothing, collectibles, electronics, jewelry, sporting goods, toys, and more. Local shoppers don’t benefit from donations because they get low-quality leftovers. that sold for $107,000.

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Penrose Appraisals

JULY 5, 2022

In addition to the numerous bedframes, dressers, cabinets, and sewing tables, there was a tremendous amount of jewelry, and an impressive amount of various household goods, collectables, ephemera (in tremendous condition), and books. In any case, there was a wide range of belongings being auctioned.

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Art Peritus

MAY 9, 2023

We subcontract to over 50 specialists to do appraisals and reviews, so have valuable expertise in all areas of collecting from design and art to jewelry and wine. Overall people still have an eye out for unique, good-quality pieces across all categories. What is your perception of the current market for design and furniture?

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Astor Galleries

MARCH 13, 2023

With this new look, he also needed new jewelry. Rare Vintage 1964, Christian Dior, Marc Bohan Ruby Paste Glass Necklace Dior’s early jewelry pieces were not marked. They were done with famed French jewelry man-ufacturers Gripoix, Goosens, and Jean-Pierre, and featured hand-made components and superb quality.

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Fine Art Estates

JUNE 4, 2021

In the event of theft however, other item categories like fine art, jewelry, and furs, have classification limits varying from $500 to $5,000 per category depending on the policy. These categories are individually identified in the policy and often include collectibles such as fine art, currency, coins, stamps, and jewelry.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Before I give you some hints on distinguishing the best in cameo jewelry, I’ll admit that I’m not a cameo collector. Through that process (and by belonging to several online jewelry groups where cameos are discussed from time to time and lots of jewelry study in general), I’ve learned enough to recognize a superior cameo when I see one.

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WorthPoint

MAY 5, 2025

When it comes to gemstones with a distinctive color, theres nothing like the rich green of a high-quality emerald. Emeralds in Older Jewelry Revered for thousands of years, many upper-echelon rulers across the globe have owned and worn emeralds, including Cleopatra. But did you realize wearing one might make you smarter?

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WorthPoint

MAY 29, 2025

If youve been reading my features here for a while, you know I have a few pet peeves when it comes to costume jewelry terminology. I touched on one often misused phrase in 3 Earmarks of High-end Costume Jewelry. While some jewelry is marketed as high-end, only a fraction truly qualifies. Im talking about runway.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 28, 2025

Molded glass and rhinestone brooch marked Western Germany. For many, many years, jewelry marked Western Germany didnt hold much appeal with collectors. Over the past decade or so, more people have started paying attention to several types of West German jewelry, and prices have increased as those pieces become harder to find.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 21, 2025

From ancient times through the Middle Ages, garnets were worn in jewelry by respected individuals, including pharaohs and clergy. For those exploring antique and vintage jewelry at estate sales or thrift shops, we’ll focus on red garnets and their imitations, as they are easier to identify, even for beginners in the world of gemstones.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Amethyst in Antique Jewelry While amethysts, both cabochons and faceted varieties, can be found in many pieces of ancient jewelry residing in museums, the oldest examples jewelry aficionados run across for purchase are usually set into Georgian designs. One of them was the Parisian firm founded by Ren Boivin in the 1890s.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 17, 2025

While it is certainly an intriguing stone and said to hold protective properties for the wearer, many people these days gravitate to the blue beauty of aquamarine when it comes to purchasing a piece of birthstone jewelry. Antique Jewelry Featuring Aquamarine Just how far do aquamarines go back in jewelry history?

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WorthPoint

MARCH 11, 2025

My articles often give you an idea of whats good and whats better when it comes to jewelry. But when it comes to a huge manufacturer like Trifari, with tons of name recognition and some of the most expensive designs ever produced in the costume jewelry realm, well, you cant make a mistake, right? Thats not always true. The exception?

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I often start my articles reminiscing about someone in the jewelry industry who’s impressed me over the years or a favorite type of jewelry to wear. On the topic of 1928 brand jewelry , well, I’ve got nothing. 1928 magnifying glass necklace and brooch with rhinestones.

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Invaluable

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Nowhere was this intoxicating eras aesthetic felt more boldly than in the realm of Art Deco jewelry where bold color and clean forms merged with both exotic and modern influences. Well situate jewelry within the wider context of the Art Deco movement as we journey through the dazzling design highlights that still lure in collectors today.

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Another celebrated Art Nouveau artist, Ren Lalique , was a master at melding beauty and mystery in his stunning jewelry creations. He designed jewelry for only 10 years before moving on to glass-making, but in that short time, he gifted the world with the most enigmatic and extraordinary jewels that are avidly pursued by collectors.

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GIA 4Cs

MAY 30, 2025

From the first sip of your morning coffee to the clink of glasses at dinner, your ring is with you through every moment. Each type of metal offers different visual effects and qualities, so pick one that suits your taste and enhances the stone. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for quality and style on a budget.

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WorthPoint

MAY 8, 2025

But every so often, quality, rarity, and a well-documented provenance align like a mahogany miracle, and suddenly, you’re looking at something special. The standelegantly triangular with gadrooned edges, parchment scroll feet, and a contemporary glass bowlwas a masterclass in understated opulence.

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Invaluable

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Notable examples showcasing an impeccable interlinking of biophilia and sustainability include the Royal Danish Opera House with its advanced technologies to reduce energy consumption, and glass-focused design, bringing light, sky and sea together effectively. Tapio Wirkkala – “Kantarelli” vase for Iittala. Sold for kr438,476.19

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WorthPoint

MARCH 4, 2025

Freeman’s Hindmans auction really dazzled in the bling market, with the top five jewelry lots bringing in an impressive $130,000. It sold for an eye-popping $25,600, proving how much collectors are willing to pay for high-quality, unique pieces. It was a carat lovers dream with pieces that truly sparkled.

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Jewelry Judge

MARCH 11, 2025

At first, he thought it was a shard of glass embedded by a practical joker. What he extracted was the now-famous 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered. But, then he pulled out his pocket knife and pried the object from the wall. The Cullinan weighed 621 grams (1.37 pounds) and was 10.1

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