Fine jewelry can be a little bit like the colorful plumage on a tropical bird. It is stunning and decorative while it is being worn but, eventually, is shed and cast aside like beautiful feathers. The difference is that fine jewelry can be used as a beautiful, decorative plumage for a new owner after being […]
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If you collect ancient gold and jewelry, you may have heard that the value of these items changes on almost a day-to-day basis. This can make it difficult if you want to sell your items, as you may question whether it is better to sell them now or wait. A trip to a professional jeweler […]
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When you sell or buy antiques from the Venice area, there are so many types and styles, which originate from so many countless sources, that it’s often difficult to tell them apart. To see a good example of how confusing a single focus area can be, we need only look at vintage and estate jewelry. […]
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So you’re at a sale in Sarasota and you are interested in some beautiful estate jewelry you’ve found. The family is clearing out the property and everything must go by the end of today, there are other people eyeing the piece you want, and you don’t have time to deliberate long. Is it worth the […]
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If you’ve considered buying or selling older pieces of jewelry, you’ve likely encountered the terms vintage, estate, and antique. Sometimes, people seem to use all of these terms interchangeably, but others may have specific definitions for each. What exactly is the difference, and does it really matter that much? Estate Jewelry Estate jewelry has a […]
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For years, you’ve visited estate sale after estate sale on a quest to find interesting estate jewelry pieces. Now, the time has come that you want to sell, but how do you know that you are getting the best price? It is unwise to just take the first offer that comes your way, but a […]
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There are a variety of places to pick up a beautiful ring, necklace, or bracelet. From your local mall to high-end retailers, there are brands for every budget. However, when you consider some of the top jewelry brands, most of them are high-end and quite expensive, and if you have one of these pieces in […]
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