John Thomas Jewelers

JUNE 8, 2023

They were crafted during a specific historical period and reflect the design styles and materials commonly used during that time. The following characteristics distinguish antique jewelry from its vintage counterparts: Antique jewelry is defined by its age. Due to their age and historical context, antique pieces are rare.

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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. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.

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Penrose Appraisals

MARCH 30, 2022

Condition, rarity, provenance, style, color, material, etc can all be important and must be considered when making comparisons. Two items of the same form, age, and condition can be worth significantly different amounts based solely on the color. It is important to understand that any of them can have a dramatic impact.

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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. While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

This minimum age criterion aids in separating vintage items—generally regarded as being between 20 and 100 years old—from antiques. ” It’s important to note that the exact age cutoff can change based on the situation or subject matter. They offer a material investment that has the potential to increase in value over time.

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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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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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Art Peritus

JUNE 6, 2024

By the 19 th century, we saw the golden age of book collecting (1790-1830), a period in which English bibliographer Thomas Frognall Dibdin coined the word “bibliomania.” Bookmaking as an Art Today During the Middle Ages, the art of bookmaking flourished in monasteries and scriptoria throughout Europe.

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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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WorthPoint

MAY 30, 2024

Material culture—physical artifacts—carried greater weight back then (or at least had fewer easily accessible competitors for the attention of a kid who loved history). coins increase, and the age of the average hobbyist decrease. This was way back before the internet. The audience is diversifying.

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Penrose Appraisals

JUNE 25, 2024

The determination involves consideration of various key factors such as age, rarity, and provenance that all can influence an item's worth. Careful inspection of the item to note any flaws, identify makers or artists' marks, evaluate wear and tear, and determine materials - all with an eye toward valuation.

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Invaluable

JUNE 17, 2024

It became popular again in the 1960s and with New Age designers of the 1990s. It is formed by a mollusk and consist s of the same material as the mollusk ’ s shell. Its rarity and fascinating color-changing properties has made it a highly sought-after stone among collectors and jewelry lovers.

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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 7, 2024

Highlights include concert tickets for a country music star participating in a charity auction for hurricane victims, a Christmas tree that serves as a Space Age icon, a bracelet crafted by an influential Native American jeweler, the coveted Holy Grail of Star Wars action figures, and an extremely rare horse-drawn toy sleigh.

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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. Heres how it fared in the 2024 survey of over 2,600 dealers: Age 20 to 40, the No.

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

MAY 15, 2025

What is the quality and rarity of the gemstone? Even simple detailslike the age or cut of the diamondcan dramatically impact resale value. These supporting materials make your piece more marketable and help justify your asking price. Is it an antique or signed by a well-known designer?

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Highlights include a print of a lost Snow White scene, a hockey legends game-worn jersey, cool ancient coins, a sofa upholstered with a special rug, and radios from their golden age. Blackwell Auctions Blackwell Auctions, estimate: $100-$500. With art deco being a top trend in 2025 , radios from this era will likely be more popular than ever.

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