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What Documentation Do I Need for a Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

This includes information about the materials used (e.g., Whether selling jewelry through a private sale, auction, or consignment, having a documented appraisal can help establish a fair asking price and provide prospective buyers with confidence in the item's value.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. These websites compile results from many auction houses and show not only the results of past sales, but also estimates of works that will appear in future sales.

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Decoding Jewelry Appraisals: A Comprehensive Guide

John Thomas Jewelers

Their primary role is to assign value, not determine if the materials are legitimate. These influences vary depending on the type of jewelry, the materials used, and the overall appeal of the piece. Considering market trends to provide context for interpreting the sales data and making accurate value estimations.

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How to Distinguish Cut Glass from Molded Glass

WorthPoint

Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. Rather than mouth-blowing the glass into a desired shape, the molten material was blown into a mold, making the job easier. Why is it important to know the difference? An American Brilliant cut glass crystal creamer and sugar.

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“We Have to Question Everything We’re Doing” – Veteran Art Dealer Richard Solomon on Bringing Galleries Into the 21st Century

Art Dealers Association of America

If you didn’t feel your sales abilities were strong, how did you adapt? When I was in the supermarket business, we all recognized the importance of brand identification. One of the things I understood about myself at the time was that I was a people person with a relatively decent marketing mentality—but not a great salesperson.

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ASA Newsroom - Personal Property - Untitled Article

ASA Newsroom - Personal Property

Jessie has developed and taught classes on jewelry materials identification for the purpose of pinpointing design eras and dates of manufacturing. After earning my Master’s degree from the EIML, I worked for major jewellery brands in sales and management. I have built expertise in the luxury industry over the past 15 years.

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Vintage Cookware: Hidden Culinary Gems

WorthPoint

They are usually silver and black with logos and identification marks that sometimes go unnoticed in a yard sale box or a thrift store shelf. Cookware made with superior materials and sophisticated design and construction lasts decades, not just a few years. Therein lies the allure of “waterless” cookware.