Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

Finding an antique business online can be as simple as one-two-three. The key, just as with anything else online, is to know where to go to find the perfect shop. For antiques and collectibles, individuals have to be extremely careful that the place is legitimate and the site does not sell stolen items. As long as an individual knows where to find antique items for their home that will complement their decor, then they should feel confident about purchasing great antiques online. A great place to start looking on the internet for a wonderful and unique antique business is www.antique-shop.com… Continue reading Tracking Down An Online Antique Business

14K Watch Case Locket Question: I’ve been hoping to find out who made this but it seems like gold marks are NOT as definitive as silver.

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Pendant and Pocket Watches 1500-1950: Identification and Values (Collector’s Encyclopedia)

Price: $14.50 USD

I haven’t been able to find anything on the Internet.

If I were to go to the library what books would you suggest?

I look in to see if I can find info on my Grandmother’s locket?

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How To Collect Antique Perfume Bottles

My sister collects antique perfume bottles. She has for as long as I can remember. Her interest in antique perfume bottles began when she was a child.

Like most children, she loved things that glittered and sparkled. She loved costume jewelry, shiny rocks and even my grandmother’s glass doorknobs. It only stood to reason that she would like decorative glass as well.

Do you remember the things you treasured as a child..?… Continue reading How To Collect Antique Perfume Bottles

My sister recently bought a wedding set on Ebay.

While looking thru the odd things on ebay she happen to come across this set. It was not listed under jewelry but instead under mythical or something to that effect. Now she only paid 50.00 for the set.

When she took it to have it sized she was asked to put in an amount for insurance. She told the gentleman she had no idea what to put down because she had not had it appraised. He looked it over for a minute or so and told her to put 1,200.00.

The rings looks to… Continue reading Diamond Engagement Ring - Question from a Client