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Joan Rivers Jewelry: Buy It or Leave It?

WorthPoint

Long before Rivers put her name on jewelry, she was already competing in the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy and late-night television. While the small screen tale isn’t directly modeled after Rivers’s life , there are a number of parallels, including a wardrobe I can’t help but admire and lots of eye-catching costume jewelry.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? You can replace “diamond jewelry” with other types of property and ask yourself similar questions. For example: Where does pre-owned diamond jewelry sell to the public?

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Insights on Auction Sales: Van Cleef & Arpel Jewels, Karl Springer Tables

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I mentioned yesterday that jewelry prices were on the rise with some standout sales at Karats Auctions in Minnesota—but today, Freeman’s Hindman took things to an entirely different level. When the average tops $100, you know something significant is happening—and this update definitely delivered.

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Costume Jewelry Collecting: Mistakes That Drive Collectors Crazy

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The truth is that every piece of jewelry that contains genuine Gripoix cabochons, beads, or other elements is truly high-end. These components were used in Chanel and Christian Dior jewelry and a host of other truly high-end couture brands. Many unmarked jewelry versions are available in the marketplace that Ciner did not make.

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Can You Believe What You Read in Vintage Jewelry Advertising?

WorthPoint

It’s no secret that vintage advertising in periodicals and magazines offers a wealth of costume jewelry information that can help us date pieces, learn about line names, and understand where the jewelry was sold and at which price points. On top of that, they can be beautifully illustrated inspirations for time-traveling daydreams.

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Reseller Special: My 10 Best Inventory Sourcing Tips

WorthPoint

Yes, I have literally struck gold (in a pile of vintage costume jewelry, for instance), but I have also struck out several times. I was once super excited to buy an “authentic” Joan Miró print, only to get home and realize it was a cheap reproduction.

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Settings That Make Your Diamond Engagement Ring Look Bigger 

GIA 4Cs

Higher Setting Left: Courtesy of Platinum Guild International, USA Right: Courtesy of Avigdor Jewelry The diamond ring on the right features a high setting that lifts the diamond profile. Speaking of diamond sparkle, here are some tips and tricks to  get the most sparkle out of your diamond engagement ring.

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