International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

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 quality of diamond jewelry? It has similar qualities. What if your item contains intrinsic materials? What is the quantity of diamond jewelry?

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AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Many of the most exquisite, innovative designs are still credited to France, such as Ainé Blampoix’s patent for applying glass eyes. Today, you can find them all over the world.

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Astor Galleries

AUGUST 11, 2023

The company quickly became a leader in the costume jewelry industry, thanks to its innovative designs and use of high-quality materials. Kramer jewelry was also known for its use of unusual materials, such as textured glass, crystal beds, and colored pearls. or "Kramer New York."

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Astor Galleries

JUNE 8, 2023

Her designs were known for their intricate handwork, colorful glass beads, and Art Deco styling. Her jewelry was characterized by its use of colorful glass beads, which she often combined with rhinestones, metalwork, and other materials. She moved to the United States with her family when she was just 10 years old.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. Its simple arrangement of glass lenses to magnify objects was not too dissimilar to a pair of opera glasses. Henri Cartier-Bresson – Place de l’Europe Gare Saint Lazare.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

High-end authentic poured glass brooch attributed to Dior. Quality Materials Since we’re talking costume jewelry here, the basic materials are plated base metal and glass. Molded glass stones in unusual shapes, like fruit salad by Trifari and specialty stones in Schreiner styles, add beauty and character.

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APRIL 3, 2024

The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? 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. Does this example "fit?"

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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. Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use.

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What Is It Worth?

JUNE 8, 2022

Often, these pieces use special materials and have higher-quality construction. 2017’s PS collection , for example, focuses on recycled materials. Additionally, pick furniture that has less self-assembly. It will usually be sturdier and last longer. Look for designer collaborations.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Despite this distinction, there isn’t necessarily a singular definition of Ming art thanks to its colorful ritual objects and calligraphy, but the porcelain produced during this period has become a byword for quality. But he also commissioned the Yongle Encyclopaedia to showcase Ming China’s imperial power and intellectual prowess.

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Art Peritus

MAY 9, 2023

I would say about 80% of what we sell now falls in the decorative arts category and is considered historical material. Overall people still have an eye out for unique, good-quality pieces across all categories. Rarely is the property new unless it is a unique or custom design. How many pieces do you have listed?

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Their functional simplicity gave carvers unlimited freedom to use their imaginations when making these pieces, and as such, the styles, subjects, and materials used differ widely, making them highly collectible. Throughout his career, Hunt used modern methods and industrial materials to sculpt organic forms. 7,300-$10,000 USD).

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The post-war era called for affordable yet stylish furnishings, leading to the use of new materials like molded plywood, fiberglass, and stainless steel. Innovative Materials Experimentation with plastics, metals, and new fabrication techniques. Organic Shapes Curved, flowing lines and geometric influences.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

This design ethos, marked by clean lines, natural materials, and an emphasis on sustainability, creates spaces that feel open, inviting, and intimately connected to the natural world. Embracing Natural Materials Bruno Mathsson recliner. Sold for kr32,000 SEK via Stockholms Auktionsverket (April 2013).

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What I Look for in Fine Cameo Jewelry Cameos have been around since ancient times, and they’ve been carved from all types of natural materials, including genuine gemstones. They’ve also been molded out of plastic and glass much more recently. Coral and lava were also frequently carved into cameos during the Victorian period.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 28, 2025

Molded glass and rhinestone brooch marked Western Germany. You can also use colors and materials that were popular during those periods to help pinpoint the dating even more accurately. These consist of brooches, necklaces, and earrings dating to the 60s set with colorful faceted stones, cabochons, or glass cameos.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 15, 2025

Image source: Auctionet Feel the Difference: Quality You Can (Usually) Touch First rule: touch everythinggently, of course. Investment pieces usually shout quality. A classic glass figure by Lalique that couldnt be more Art Deco if it tried! Aim for quality. The best way to learn is to get up close and personal.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

MARCH 10, 2025

Invest in Quality: Authentic antiques are often appreciated over time, so look for well-crafted pieces. Jerry’s Antiques provides professional appraisals to ensure you get genuine, high-quality items. Inspect Thoroughly: Check for signs of authenticity and quality, such as dovetail joints, original hardware, and natural aging.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Buildings like Oxford and Glasgow Universities in the UK provided the ornate template that stood in defiant and decorative resistance to the precision of machined materials and these buildings required appropriately ornate and decorative furnishings. Tracery motifs also borrowed from architecture.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

This exhibition, overflowing with major designers – including glass pieces by Ren Lalique and furnishings by Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann – revealed the potential of Art Deco style within modern international design thinking. Alluring Materials Art Deco Bracelet with Coral, Enamel and Ivory by Georges Fouquet.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

1928 magnifying glass necklace and brooch with rhinestones. collection that incorporate some semi-precious stones and materials like suede and leather with traditional metals. Some styles, sold for many years, are also popular with vintage buyers, including magnifying glass pendants on long chains.

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For the Christmas and Easter holidays, candy containers made of natural materials, papier-mch, paper, and cardboard were commonplace in 19th-century Germany. German Easter candy containers are frequently found in bunny and chick shapes, while this antique German reindeer candy container just achieved a whopping $6703 sale price this month.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

American Pop Art vs. British Pop Art Although inspired by similar subject matter, American and British pop art have distinctive qualities. Mixed media and collage: Pop artists often blended materials and mediums. Similarly, Marisol created portrait sculptures using a variety of materials. Who Are the Most Famous Pop Art Artists?

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MARCH 20, 2025

They debuted a full line of creations including, furnishings, textiles, and stained glass – the next year at the 1862 London International Exhibition of Industry and Art to a highly receptive audience. In 2023, for example, a splendid example of Morris stained glass work appeared at a Christies sale.

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APRIL 28, 2025

What started from the homes and studios of a radical group of artists and designers in 1860s England would prize beauty above all else as they sought to escape the ugliness and materialism of the Industrial Age. Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Sold for 2,882,500 GBP via Sotheby’s (December 2014). This wasnt art for anyone.

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