As a child, how many people have dreamed of visiting the Emerald City just like Dorothy and friends in the famed Wizard of Oz? Shimmering green peaks that adorn the entire city looked so magical and mystical! If you were born in the month of May, you also get to share in the…
The April Birthstone: Diamond
Whether vintage or modern, birthstone jewelry holds significant sentiment for the one who wears it. Many of us love receiving birthstones as gifts because it symbolizes the first month of life, and it shows that the giver knows you very well. It is one thing to remember a birthday, but to know and…
The Allure of Antique Pocket Watches
I remember my grandfather had one of those odd-looking antique watches. I was about 5-years-old when he showed it to me. It was round, silver, heavy and had a chain on it. He told me it was called a “pocket watch,” and I was skeptical. Was he pulling my leg? He flipped the lid up…
Finding Sought After Antiques at Estate Sales
You’re looking for the perfect watch, ring, or other piece of jewelry. You want it to last. You want it to have some value and character. With your sights set on a beautiful vintage piece of jewelry, it’s important to know where to look. So, where exactly should you look? Similarly, how do you…
Collecting Vintage Edwardian and Victorian Estate Jewelry
For some of us, collecting antique and estate jewelry is about more than just the price. These small tangibles deliver unique and intricate designs to the wearer- that modern day jewelry just can’t match.. Depending on how long you’ve been sniffing out liquidation sales for vintage pieces, you probably have more jewelry than you know…
Clearing Space After Liquidating a Family’s Estate
Purging Old Junk to Improve Moods Through the years we collect tangibles and furniture that we many not ever need or use. Various life events coupled with frivolous shopping adventures can leave us with a heck of a lot of clutter before we’re even half-way through life. Unfortunately, most people tuck these…
Finding Unique Jewelry Beyond Estate Sales
Estate sales commonly form after the loss of a family member or friend, to liquidate their remaining assets. This is a common practice when the deceased leaves behind debt or just too many tangibles. This means that people are selling nice things, at “must-go” prices. Estate sales benefit the survivors as well as the shopper,…
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