WorthPoint

JULY 22, 2025

Most of these items have some innately undesirable quality, whether it’s gross, in poor condition, or just hard to handle. After many years of sourcing and selling antiques and collectibles, I have learned a few things about what to avoid. Offensive material. Huge items. When in doubt, forget about it. Dangerous stuff.

Liquidation

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

JULY 28, 2025

It’s been the go-to material for tools, ornaments, and ceremonial objects in ancient cultures, particularly in China. The most valuable antique jade pieces are those that combine exceptional craftsmanship, historical significance, and high-quality material. Nephrite, a calcium magnesium iron silicate, is the OG of jade.

Jewelry

Invaluable

JULY 28, 2025

A key tradition within this rite of passage was collecting mementoes to showcase the cultural wonders of each location – a material legacy and souvenir. Sheer scale, materials and the way the artforms were assembled defined their differences. Collecting Tips Gold, onyx and micromosaic bracelet, circa 1860.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

WorthPoint

JULY 24, 2025

Robbins & Myers was a renowned brand known for its quality models with art deco flair, like this Modernistic or Peacock fan , circa 1933. Values are influenced by rarity, materials, condition, and overall design. Francis has been a writer and editor in the antiques and collectibles field for more than twenty years.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

GIA 4Cs

AUGUST 11, 2025

From their unique attributes, pricing considerations and fascinating symbolism, to their suitability for various personal styles and needs, each gem offers a unique beauty and rich history that can add a special touch to your jewelry collection. What You Will Learn What is a Diamond? What is an Emerald? How Are Emeralds and Diamonds Formed?

Quality

The Art Newspaper

JUNE 6, 2025

This support is particularly crucial for the handicrafts sector, where many enterprises are by their nature small-scale and individual artisans might have the skills to make high-quality products, but not the modern business skills, market access, and resources needed to effectively position their work or scale into larger, more competitive markets.

Quality

WorthPoint

JUNE 13, 2025

Some companies used the same construction techniques and materials on more than one occasion. Upon closer inspection, the quality of these unmarked pieces also tends to be inferior. Most of those designs have hand-manipulated construction that includes intricately wired high-quality beads and filigree backings.

Jewelry

WorthPoint

JULY 14, 2025

Modern Trek One issue with collecting props from modern shows is that many are either still in production or only recently wrapped. Modern Trek props usually have excellent production quality. Fans of the ’90s series and modern Trek can happily find plenty of material to collect, some of which will be surprisingly cheap.

Collectibles

GIA 4Cs

AUGUST 4, 2025

Unique Features of Diamonds vs. Pearls Let’s examine the distinctive qualities of diamonds and pearls to explore what makes these treasures stand out among the crowd of gemstone options: What Makes a Diamond Unique? A diamond’s cut quality plays a crucial role in enhancing this brilliance.

Quality

The Art Newspaper

JULY 24, 2025

Marcus 24 July 2025 Share Julia Day, the Frick Collection’s new chief conservator Photo: Joseph Coscia Jr., Produced by David Clack , Julia Michalska and Alexander Morrison The reopening of New York’s Frick Collection in April was a banner event in the art world. And that is one of the great qualities of a leader in conservation.”

Sculpture

The Art Newspaper

JULY 2, 2025

Its institutional infrastructure has been hollowed out, and the older generation cleaves to power, not just at the art academies but in commercial galleries and the influential Artists’ Union, which determines shows at the Gulbenkian Collection, Baghdad’s de facto national art centre. But the infrastructure is not there.

Maker/Artist

WorthPoint

AUGUST 11, 2025

And even though traditions and beliefs may change over time, the mesmerizing quality of this green gemstone never dims. The color depends on the type of iron found in the makeup of the raw material—ferrous iron makes peridot greener. In contrast, ferric iron causes it to have a yellow tint, as noted by the International Gem Society.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Invaluable

JULY 16, 2025

Materials and Mediums The La Tène period saw the Celts become master metal crafters. Scottish-American designer Maeve Gillies recently unveiled an innovative, 3D printed platinum and titanium collection, incorporating Celtic patterns and one-of-a-kind Scottish gems.

Jewelry

WorthPoint

JUNE 11, 2025

Although selvedge denim itself doesn’t guarantee a higher quality, it is reminiscent of a time when brands prioritized craftsmanship and longevity over mass production. Though not wearable, these scraps remain valuable for enthusiasts as they feature design choices associated with high-quality jeans.

Collectibles

WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you haven’t started already, now is a great time to dive into collecting The Monkees’ albums, especially the (super) deluxe versions. They feature high-quality analog cuts of the original stereo mixes, beautifully presented in gatefold covers. However, The Monkees’ reissues are what should be considered a gold standard.

Collectibles

Auction Central News

AUGUST 13, 2024

CHEYENNE, WY — More than 375 high-quality lots of Western memorabilia, firearms, and American Indian material from leading American collections will appear in New Frontier‘s Old West Auction scheduled for Saturday, August 24. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

Sale

Auction Central News

MAY 7, 2024

DALLAS — Heritage Auctions has announced Imperial Fabergé & Russian Works of Art, a Wednesday May 17 event dedicated to the country’s cultural history and output.

Furniture

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

JULY 22, 2024

Crafted with precision and attention to detail, each piece in their collection exudes sophistication and luxury. Their commitment to quality shines through in every piece they create, from intricately designed forks and spoons to elegantly crafted serving sets.

Engravings

Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large. Prices can vary extensively, with quality jadeite generally carrying more value than nephrite.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.

Collectibles

WorthPoint

AUGUST 6, 2024

But, years ago, bank promotional items included high-quality collectibles that could be worth a lot today, like this celluloid bank , which sold in May 2023 for $115. However, there was a time when branded giveaways and promotional collectibles became a way for banks to establish a customer base. Rehberger Company.

Quality

Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. If you can demonstrate the age of the doll, you know whether it’s vintage.

Fashion and Trends

Astor Galleries

APRIL 12, 2024

Signature Style Hattie Carnegie costume jewelry is known for its high quality, unique designs, and use of luxurious materials. Collectible Pieces Today, Hattie Carnegie costume jewelry is highly collectible. Carnegie was not interested in creating cheap imitations of fine jewelry.

Jewelry

WorthPoint

MAY 10, 2024

For instance, sometimes you’ll find Victorian designs made of materials like pinchbeck or rolled gold. You can learn more about how to recognize pinchbeck, rolled gold, and a bevy of other materials used during the Victorian era by reading all about them in the Worthpoint Dictionary. Others, however, you’d still be wise to avoid.

Jewelry

WorthPoint

JULY 18, 2024

Many beautiful collectibles have been made in Italy over time, including a wide array of jewelry. Depending on its materials, this type of adornment can be classified as fine jewelry or costume jewelry. A Victorian pietra dura brooch with a sterling silver setting. Among those pieces are a bevy of mosaics.

Jewelry

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

MARCH 18, 2024

Its unique qualities, including toughness, strength, and ultimate charm, make it a rare and precious find. Timeless Asian Jewelry- Jade Goes Beyond the Color of Green In the early ages, Jade was considered a supreme material for tools and weapons production.

Jewelry

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. Money has value depending on its denomination, but money is also highly collectible. Or are you keen to categorize your collection pictorially? FAQ Is Paper Money Worth Collecting?

Collectibles

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Gemstones The type, size, and quality of the gemstones in your jewelry impact its overall value. Larger gemstones, especially diamonds, have higher values than smaller ones of the same quality and type. Platinum jewelry commands a higher value because of its limited supply and quality. Rarer gemstones fetch higher prices.

Jewelry

Astor Galleries

AUGUST 11, 2023

The company quickly became a leader in the costume jewelry industry, thanks to its innovative designs and use of high-quality materials. Kramer jewelry was also known for its use of unusual materials, such as textured glass, crystal beds, and colored pearls. or "Kramer New York."

Jewelry

Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Those visions manifested heading into the 19th century as inventors flooded the patent office with fountain pen plans to streamline designs and improve writing quality. The post Written Into History: Collecting Vintage Fountain Pens with Timeless Elegance appeared first on Invaluable.

Collectibles

Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Those visions manifested heading into the 19th century as inventors flooded the patent office with fountain pen plans to streamline designs and improve writing quality. The post Written Into History: Collecting Vintage Fountain Pens with Timeless Elegance appeared first on Invaluable.

Collectibles

WorthPoint

MAY 4, 2024

On May 7, Freeman’s | Hindman is presenting The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Snuff bottles, which measure between one-and-a-half and three inches high, are admired by collectors for their fine craftsmanship, intricate symbolism, and clever use of every imaginable type of material. WorthPoint—Discover. Preserve.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Invaluable

AUGUST 26, 2024

Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. The fine craftsmanship and artistic qualities of an orrery weren’t lost on Alexander Calder , whose interpretation took form and function into the realms of high art and sold for $2,434,500 at Christie’s in 2010.

Age

John Thomas Jewelers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Jewelry appraisals consider several factors before assigning a value to a specific piece from your collection. Jewelry made from platinum commands a higher value during jewelry appraisals due to its intrinsic qualities and limited supply. Gemstone Quality Gemstone quality is another factor in appraised value.

Appraiser/appraisal

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Its distinct American flavour makes collecting American artwork not only enjoyable but also difficult when determining the value of a piece you intend to buy or sell. Other factors that influence the value include condition, size, and materials (for example, oil paintings are often more valuable than watercolours).

Appraiser/appraisal

Antiques Dealer

MARCH 9, 2023

When investing in art over time, there are several factors to consider, including market trends, the artist’s reputation, work quality, and the current state of the economy. Consider the Artist’s Reputation and Work Quality The reputation of the artist is a main factor when investing in art.

Quality

WorthPoint

JULY 1, 2024

Admired for their craftsmanship, these cannons are highly collectible today and cool pieces of naval history. Though uranium glass is generally considered safe to handle, it’s advised not to drink or eat from any pieces as small fragments of radioactive material can be ingested. Julien’s Auctions , estimate: $200–$300.

Antiques and Decorative Arts