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Australian Black Opals: Making Waves with Collectors

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Sold for $85,000 HKD via Bonhams (November 2022). The high jewelry houses choosing to include black opals in their collections also play a part in driving visibility and elevating the gemstone’s prestige. Rare patterns, the vividness of their hue, size and clarity, can all affect their value and ultimately, their price at auction.

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Fancy-Color Diamonds Surge 205% in Value Since 2005, Reveals NDC Report

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One of the most buzzworthy auctions in recent memory came in 2022, when the Mediterranean Blue, a 10.03-carat With such exceptional rarity, striking beauty and historical significance, fancy-color diamonds continue to captivate connoisseurs, collectors, jewelers and gem lovers alike. carat fancy vivid blue diamond, sold for $21.4

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Estée Lauder Solid Perfumes: Buy Them or Leave Them?

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This “ Just One Bite ” solid perfume compact from The Princess Collection for Disney was sold for $209 in 2022. From the costume jewelry I’ve amassed in abundance to compacts, purses , and perfume bottles, I could never resist picking up a fun lady’s accessory, regardless of age. WorthPoint—Discover. appeared first on WorthPoint.

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Illuminating the Mystical Birthstones of June: Moonstone, Pearl, and Alexandrite

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The modern list was expanded in 1952 by the Jewelry Industry Council of America , which added rare alexandrite to June, citrine to November, pink tourmaline to October, and zircon to December. Art Nouveau artists such as Ren é Lalique and Louis Comfort Tiffany favored the use of moonstone in their fine jewelry. Chrysanthemum 1.85-Carat

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. Much like the majority of artwork, a Chinese painting’s monetary value will align with its time period, rarity and condition – and of course, the artist.

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How to Grade Coins: Tips for Beginner Professional Coin Collectors and Hobbyists

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In 2022, “a record 22 U.S. Sold for $1,175 USD via Gulfcoast Coin and Jewelry (May 2015). Why Collectors and Investors Want to Learn Coin Grading Numismatics, commonly known as coin collecting, has become a thriving global industry. This system was adopted into wider use and is the main system used today.

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How to Sell Your Jewelry for the Best Price: Tips from a San Diego Jewelry Appraiser

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

How to Sell Your Jewelry for the Best Price: Tips from a San Diego Jewelry Appraiser Thinking of selling your jewelry? As a professional jewelry appraiser in San Diego , I often work with clients who are navigating the resale process and want to know where to start. What is the quality and rarity of the gemstone?