Identifying Alexandrite Stones in Fine and Faux Jewelry
While some garnets and sapphires are color-changing stones, a favorite among gem-seekers is alexandrite. Stones like these have intrigued fine jewelry lovers for centuries. But […]
Julien’s Auctions Brings More Industry Experts Aboard
After many successful and historically significant sales—including a new world record—“auction house to the stars” and WorthPoint Industry Partner Julien’s Auctions has announced recent changes […]
Collecting Café Au Lait Bowls
There are few greater pleasures than sipping a creamy hot cup of coffee from a cheerful ceramic café au lait mug. Oversized, colorful, and often […]
Finding Ellis Island Collectibles and Memorabilia
From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty symbolized hope, freedom, and opportunity for more than twelve million immigrants. The historical significance […]
The Black Market for Stolen Antiques Is Booming
While collectors have long prized antiques, art, cultural artifacts, jewelry, and other valuables, they are also increasingly popular targets of thieves. A collection that takes […]
Superman Comic Sells for Record-Breaking $6M
Once again, record auction prices have risen up, up, and away to crown the Man of Steel’s first appearance as the most valuable comic book. […]
Great Discoveries: Antique “Salvator Mundi” Bank Found
The Antique Trade Days arts and crafts fair takes place the first full weekend of March and November in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. In March 2024, over […]
S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Books
Do you have shelves overflowing with books? Boxes filled with paperbacks? Nooks and crannies stuffed with beloved tomes? If so, you may be experiencing S.O.S. […]
How to Distinguish Cut Glass from Molded Glass
Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. Why is it important to know the […]
Great Discoveries: Rare Revolutionary War Sketch Found in Apartment
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, art collector and urban planner Judith Hernstadt purchased a batch of sketches from a New York antiques dealer in 1976. […]