Glass Quality Rarity 
A Matter of Brilliance
JULY 7, 2022
The ruby birthstone combines rarity with hardness and beauty; high-quality stones are even scarcer than fine diamonds! And, as the color becomes more orange or purplish, the lower its quality. There are also treatments that fill fractures with a high-lead content glass. This can lower the stone’s value.
International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Scandinavian furniture continues to be popular with its fresh-washed colors, clean lines, and good quality, especially in this era focused on sustainability. Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors.
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Invaluable
AUGUST 28, 2024
Many of the most exquisite, innovative designs are still credited to France, such as Ainé Blampoix’s patent for applying glass eyes. This reproduction gained traction and spread through Europe and Australia, yet there was still great value in those produced in small batches from high-quality makers.
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Old collectibles have a high worth due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. These can be furniture, glass items, pottery pieces like vases or bowls, and ornaments such as rings and bracelets, etc. Art Glass: Collectors still have an interest in art glass, including works by famous artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone.
Penrose Appraisals
JULY 5, 2022
He explained that he was a “paper guy” and that the box held numerous early railroad timetables and maps, all in excellent condition and it was more the rarity, quantity, and quality of these items that caused him to bid it up. Later, II had a chance to approach the winner and ask.
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Whether you’re a collector, a design enthusiast, or just looking to add a touch of nostalgia to your home, the MCM trend is here to stay.
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