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Marcasite or Hematite? How to Identify Gray Jewelry Materials

WorthPoint

As I’m perusing online jewelry listings, whether shopping or doing research, I sometimes come across things that just aren’t quite right. Whether you’re just learning about jewelry buying and selling and need a bit more information on this gray area (pun intended!) Some marcasite jewelry is marked as well.

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The Art Elevator Episode #43: Tanzy Ward on Preserving Black Material Culture

Artifactual History Appraisal

In this new episode, Tanzy discusses: -The inspiration and process of writing her second book "Unsung Portraits: Anonymous Images of Black Victorians and Early 20th Century Ancestors" -Her scholarship and how she actively engages with artifacts of self-representation in portraits, in fashion, and in jewelry to illuminate and give voice back to individuals (..)

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Beyond Gold and Silver: Unconventional Materials for Men’s Wedding Bands

John Thomas Jewelers

However, a notable shift in the trend toward unconventional materials is challenging the longstanding dominance of traditional precious metals. An aerospace-grade metal, titanium transitioned from industrial applications to fine fashion jewelry with its unique properties and sleek appearance.

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Jewelry Appraisal Guide: Understand & Find Jewelry Appraisers

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Plenty of people have jewelry they like to look at and to wear, but they might not know how much it’s worth. If you’re not a jewelry expert yourself, you need to get a professional appraisal to put a dollar figure on your most treasured pieces. How much should you insure them for? Can you get a good price if you sell them?

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6 Visual Artists Who Dabbled in Jewelry-Making

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How Visual Artists Became Jewelry Artists Jewelry-making and art share a long, interwoven history, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that artists discovered the true potential of jewelry as another form of expression. In 1961, he ventured into jewelry-making, creating his first piece, La Jolie, from precious metals.

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Gold-Tone Vintage Costume Jewelry: Buy It or Leave it?

WorthPoint

Once upon a time, plain gold-tone pieces were the ugly stepsisters of the costume jewelry kingdom. I’d witness plain gold jewelry sit in brick-and-mortar shops and online venues for years, waiting to find someone who would love owning it. Does that mean you should buy every piece of gold-colored costume jewelry you encounter?

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Tips for Recognizing Unmarked Miriam Haskell Jewelry

WorthPoint

I’ve already covered some of the main pitfalls to look for when buying Miriam Haskell jewelry , knowing it’s a brand on the radar of most vintage jewelry shoppers. If you don’t already have a copy of Miriam Haskell Jewelry by Cathy Gordon and Sheila Pamfiloff, I highly recommend adding it to your reference wish list.

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