Invaluable

MARCH 19, 2024

After about 1950, coins are more commonly found in nicer conditions, due to a wide range of factors including redesigns, improved materials, larger mint productions, and more. Hairlines: Small minute scratches across the surface of a coin usually resulting from coming in contact with a cloth or some other material that is slightly abrasive.

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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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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Rarity can increase the price of a collectible doll. The one that’s right for you depends on your comfort level with the vintage sale process as well as the nature of your doll.

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John Thomas Jewelers

AUGUST 17, 2023

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. Some of the key dynamics that impact jewelry value include: Gemstone quality and rarity. Who performs jewelry appraisals?

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

I discovered that collectors had nicknamed those little novelty brooches “Victims of Fashion” due to their elaborate hats, headdresses, and trimmings made from various materials to create everything from fascinators to turbans. Elzac duck family pin made of painted ceramic material and Lucite. How about Elzac?

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

To meet all of your antique needs, Jerry’s Antiques offers a wide range of services as specialists in estate sales , estate liquidations, and house & estate cleanouts. They offer a material investment that has the potential to increase in value over time. Where Do Antiques Come From?

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WorthPoint

JUNE 20, 2024

A bounty is out for his 1/1 Gold Outburst parallel, with Dave and Adam’s , one of North America’s largest trading card shops, offering $1 million to whoever unearths the rarity. The card is one of just ten made and is an example of how card maker Topps has introduced rarity into the collector market.

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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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Invaluable

MAY 7, 2024

These appraisals take into account factors such as age, rarity, and historical significance. Intrinsic Value Appraisal The intrinsic value of a piece of jewelry is nothing but the value of the raw materials used to make it. A collection of gold rings with elaborate settings, for example, might have 30 grams of gold in total.

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Penrose Appraisals

JUNE 25, 2024

Whether you need a quick valuation for possible re-sale of your items, or you are looking for a more in-depth assessment for insurance or estate planning purposes, discovering a professional nearby is crucial. Typically, this involves analysis of comparable sales in the appropriate market. Market value determination.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 24, 2025

We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. They were ungraded, fresh estate material, which, as always, matters in the world of collectibles.

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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

MARCH 17, 2025

We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. It went for $9,989.60, complete with its original box and movie promotional materials. Evans and Associates.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The sale offers collectibles and rare experiences in music, sports, and more. He also introduced new techniques and materials, including diamonds, exotic woods, fossilized ivory, gold, pearls, and brightly colored stones like lapis lazuli, malachite, and sugilite. The other toy had been in L.C.

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

MAY 15, 2025

Whether youve inherited a piece you wont wear or are ready to part with something from your collection, getting the most value out of your jewelry sale requires more than just walking into the nearest gold buyer or listing it online. What is the quality and rarity of the gemstone? Is it an antique or signed by a well-known designer?

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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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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. German Easter candy containers are frequently found in bunny and chick shapes, while this antique German reindeer candy container just achieved a whopping $6703 sale price this month.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

While super rare examples can fetch six figures, most others can be found for under $100many in Lelands sale have a starting bid of $50. According to listings in WorthPoints Price, radios from the 1920s through 1950s have sold between $20 and $9,999 over the past year, depending on model, material, and rarity.

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