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Imperial Russian treasures that survived Bolshevism emerge at Heritage May 17

Auction Central News

DALLAS — Heritage Auctions has announced Imperial Fabergé & Russian Works of Art, a Wednesday May 17 event dedicated to the country’s cultural history and output.

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Pat Gill silver saddle and tack headline New Frontier’s Old West sale August 24

Auction Central News

CHEYENNE, WY — More than 375 high-quality lots of Western memorabilia, firearms, and American Indian material from leading American collections will appear in New Frontier‘s Old West Auction scheduled for Saturday, August 24. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

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How to Buy a Quality Diamond

GIA 4Cs

Buying a quality diamond begins with 3Cs—not 4. Cut, clarity and color all determine diamond quality, but carat doesn’t. After all, size doesn’t affect quality. In this blog we’ll cover: What Affects Diamond Quality? What is Diamond Shape Quality? What is Diamond Cut Quality? What is Diamond Cut Quality?

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Vintage Elegance: Why Vintage Designer Bags are Worth It

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Vintage designer bags are appealing due to their distinctive character and high-quality craftsmanship. Vintage designer bags are intricately made from high-grade materials, focusing on detail and craftsmanship that surpasses mass-produced accessories. Every bag conveys a narrative, embodying the fashion and values of its period.

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

WorthPoint

For instance, sometimes you’ll find Victorian designs made of materials like pinchbeck or rolled gold. You can learn more about how to recognize pinchbeck, rolled gold, and a bevy of other materials used during the Victorian era by reading all about them in the Worthpoint Dictionary. Others, however, you’d still be wise to avoid.

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Italian Mosaic Jewelry: Buy It or Leave It?

WorthPoint

Depending on its materials, this type of adornment can be classified as fine jewelry or costume jewelry. Mosaics are made by taking little pieces of gemstones or glass and setting them into another material or a frame to create a pattern or picture. Flowers or foliage are the most common design motifs.

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How Valuable Are Costume Jewelry Cameos?

WorthPoint

When I wrote about identifying extraordinary cameo jewelry recently, I couldnt help but think about the many lower-quality copies these treasures inspired. During the Victorian era, desirable cameos were crafted from materials such as shell, lava, and gemstones, making these exquisite pieces accessible primarily to the wealthy.

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