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Antique and Vintage Peridot Jewelry: Discovering the Golden Green Beauty

Invaluable

With divine connotations and therapeutic uses, peridot’s brilliance goes far beyond the perfect jewelry setting. Characteristics and Properties One peek at a perfect peridot and it becomes clear why this beautifully bright green stone has garnered such enduring attention from jewelry makers both past and present.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

Invaluable

In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Sculptures Chinese sculptures, like paintings, depict many things such as people, animals, mythical creatures, Buddha, and more. Collectors all over the world are particularly interested in the use of jade in sculpture.

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Review Frames In antique sales, artwork and mirrors are frequently discovered gems, and the frames that surround them can reveal important details about their provenance and caliber. Check paintings, sculptures, and other works of art carefully for any autographs, initials, or monograms.

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The Black Market for Stolen Antiques Is Booming

WorthPoint

Several gold sculptures worth more than $1.3 Image Source: Vittoriale degli Italiani via Artnet While collectors have long prized antiques, art, cultural artifacts, jewelry, and other valuables, they are also increasingly popular targets of thieves. million were stolen from an Italian art exhibition in March 2024.

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10 Points to Get Higher Appraisals for your Antiques

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Provenance Provenance is particularly important with artwork due to the skill of forgers. Provenance is akin to a police chain of custody. A Maker’s Mark or artist’s signature will help in this verification.

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Preserving the Past

Art Peritus

Whether its a rare painting, an outdoor sculpture, or a set of antique silverware, caring for these pieces ensures their survival. Collectors with outdoor sculptures must take additional precautions. We work with collectors who schedule conservation visits every six months to ensure their sculptures remain in pristine condition.

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Insights on Auction Sales: The Beatles, Civil War Soldier

WorthPoint

This exquisite 15″ x 15″ sculpture, made with the multi-colored stones Brogi was known for, went for just $118 more at $1,722.80a much better deal in my book. The high-priced item of the day at Leland Littles excellent estate jewelry sale was a stunning 9.46-carat Simply Stunning This stunning 9.46-carat

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