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Great Discoveries: Metal Detectorist Finds 1940s Class Ring

WorthPoint

It belonged to a member of the class of 1946 at Stamford High School and had the initials “F-C-L” engraved on it. He produces content across a wide range of industries, including antiques, insurance, and real estate. News 12 reported that the ring represents Smith’s most meaningful discovery to date.

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Great Discoveries: 17th-Century Painting Found in Barn, Sells for Over $7 Million

WorthPoint

.” The WorthPoint Price Guide lists only one piece of Frans Post art—this engraving sold for $225 at an online marketplace in 2017. He produces content across a wide range of industries, including antiques, insurance, and real estate. Dan Kobialka is a self-employed content writer and editor with about a decade of experience.

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For Dads and Grads: The Best Jewelry Gifts Around!

A Matter of Brilliance

Even if he already has a collectible watch, you can always get an accessory, like a watch winder, a leather case, or a display case. (On How about a bracelet with an inspirational word engraved on it? I specialize in appraising heirloom watches, from Cartier to Chopard, to Patek Phillipe. Bracelets: Works for both males and females.

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How to Appraise Your Jewelry: A Comprehensive Guide

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Whether you're curious about the value of your collection, planning for insurance coverage, or considering selling pieces, understanding how to appraise jewelry is essential. Step 1: Know Your Jewelry Before diving into the appraisal process, take a close look at each piece in your collection.

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Great Discoveries: 1,800-Year-Old Roman Ring Found in Israel

WorthPoint

The ring features an engraving of Minerva holding a sword and spear. He produces content across a wide range of industries, including antiques, insurance, and real estate. The item looked corroded, and Whiteson “thought it was just a rusty bolt.” To learn more about Dan, please visit his website. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Household goods: Exclusive, iconic and designer pieces that should be valued

ValuePros Appraisal Services

In all these scenarios, the owners know the paid and historical value of things, but it often happens that, by inheriting these collections of objects, little by little the objectivity of the real / current value of said pieces is lost. In this area, the collections are usually analyzed by our ART specialists at VALUEPROS. Contact Us!

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

The camera pictured above actually looks a lot like the one I use in my own appraisal firm for photographing client collections but your phone will be fine if that is what you have available. For very large pieces, make sure you get “scale:” put a person in the frame (this can be especially important with insurance shots) 9.