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A Hobby with Teeth: Collecting Decorative Hair Combs

WorthPoint

Though many people only wear hair combs for special occasions like proms and weddings, women once commonly wore these decorative objects as a regular part of their daily attire. Collectors also prize antique and vintage hair combs today for their beauty, history, and for their stylish way of securing coiffures.

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Symbols of Love in Art, Antiques and Jewellery

Grays Antiques

Love is in the air, and it's also in the antique market ! As Valentine's Day draws near and the search for that perfect, heart-felt gift intensifies, we're taking a look at the timeless, and unusual, symbols of love in the decorative arts. Available at Spectrum Antiques. Available at Spectrum Antiques.

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Grandpacore: Embracing the Style of Our Elders

WorthPoint

Little did we know we were embracing an aesthetic that would become a hot new trend decades later: “grandpacore.” Grandpacore, also called “eclectic grandpa,” is about embracing your inner octogenarian and is part of a long line of other “core” trends , including gorpcore and cottagecore.

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Finding Who Buys Paintings In The Digital World?

Antiques Dealer

Art is an integral part of our cultural heritage, and paintings are a timeless form of artistic expression that has captivated people for centuries. From art enthusiasts to interior designers, corporate clients to art investors, and art collectors, many people buy paintings for various reasons. Who Buy Paintings?

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The Romance of Victorian Jewelry: Mourning Brooches and Sentimental Keepsakes

Invaluable

For instance, when her husband-to-be, Prince Albert , gifted her an emerald-set snake engagement ring, it initiated a country-wide trend of wearing a snake motif as a symbol of eternal love. Antique Mizpah Brooch. Sold for $35 AUD via Albion Antique Auction Centre (March 2024). Antique Carved Jet Mourning Jewelry.

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Art Deco Is the Cat’s Meow in 2025

WorthPoint

Art deco furniture, including case pieces, side tables, and nightstands, will be popular this year, like this attractive waterfall nightstand (or end table) from the 1930s. Art deco, a beloved aesthetic for over 100 years, is experiencing a revival as one of the most significant trends for interior design in 2025.

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The Enduring Allure of Art Deco Jewelry

WorthPoint

Art deco bracelet featuring diamonds and Burmese rubies set in platinum. Over the past year or so, theres been lots of talk, from home magazines to fashion blogs, about art deco making a comeback. The geometric expression of Cubism in art influenced all aspects of design during this period as well.

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