Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This is so because such factors as the cost of new materials, stones, and labor to re-make or replace your piece are considered. The value of your jewelry determined by jewelry appraisal is the retail replacement value or the amount it would cost to replace your item in cases of loss, theft, or damage.

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Invaluable

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. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty.

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Penrose Appraisals

MARCH 30, 2022

Or they may have failed to honestly consider the condition their item is in and are finding out that collectors often insist on the highest quality and will not pay top dollar for items that have too many cracks, chips, or other damage. In a worst-case scenario, the item might actually be a fake.

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John Thomas Jewelers

AUGUST 17, 2023

During an appraisal, your jewelry is examined and evaluated for factors such as: Gemstone quality Metals used Craftsmanship Design intricacies Historical significance Overall condition The goal is to provide an accurate and unbiased estimate of the jewelry’s value in the current market. Who performs jewelry appraisals?

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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. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.

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Imperial Gem Lab

JUNE 20, 2019

The following list qualifies some qualities that a stone must have to be classified as a precious gemstone. Beauty Durability Rarity Availability Other factors that define a gemstone are desirability, often influenced by fashion and marketability. So what other aspects govern the concept of a gemstone.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Sarasota antique buyers are typically well-educated, affluent individuals aged 50 and above, with a keen eye for quality and authenticity. Know Your Audience: The Sarasota Antique Buyer Profile Before you start polishing your grandmother’s silver, it’s crucial to understand who you’re dealing with.

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Gemology Resources

MARCH 27, 2023

The documentation provides the details of your jewelry, such as a detailed description of the materials and construction techniques used, as well as any identifying marks, like maker’s marks, hallmarks, or signatures. An appraiser will be able to factor in such details when evaluating the value of your jewelry.

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MIR Appraisal

AUGUST 11, 2022

STENCILING An impervious material perforated with lettering or a design through which a substance (such as ink, paint, or metallic powder) is forced onto a surface to be printed. You could hold a limited edition or a rarity because of stamping mistakes or color variations identified in the artist's catalogue raisonné.

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Invaluable

JUNE 17, 2024

Gotthard), which was one of the first places where fine-quality moonstone was discovered. It is formed by a mollusk and consist s of the same material as the mollusk ’ s shell. Today, fine-quality natural pearls are rare and very highly valued and farms supply most of the pearls in use today. Adular (now St.

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Invaluable

MARCH 6, 2024

It’s the reason we go to work, it helps us go on vacation, and can afford us the nicer material things in life that we might crave. Often notes become desirable because of the topic featured, the time period, country of origin, material, currency, and sometimes because they are just plain beautiful. Money makes the world go around.

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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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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. The actual cameo can be carved from many different materials ranging from agate to corundum and onyx to jet. Even with bust cameos, you’ll run across some rarities.

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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. I myself sold this one-of-a-kind old chalkware moon face ornament last month, recognizing its handcrafted rarity as I pawed through an estate sale lot of vintage ornaments.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

Its hallmarks of polished geometric forms and patterns (stylized florals, sunbursts, and zigzags), elegant lines, and lush materials in jewel tones borrowed globally from ancient Egyptian design, Africas tribal designs, and Paris sophistication. Known for its bold style and dazzling glamour, art deco embraced all things modern and sleek.

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