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Jewelry: Heirloom, Antique, Collectible, Estate, as well as select pieces of newly designed artist originals are featured in the Port of Mystery inventory. Each piece, a work of art, chosen to be part of this exclusive collection based solely on timelessness of design and skill of workmanship.

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5 Mother’s Day Gifts a Collector Would Love

Posted on May 7, 2014 at 8:44 pm by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Looking for a treasure to honor Mom? Here are 5 unusual gift suggestions for mothers who treasure antiques and collectibles:

1. A piece of the past

2. Charm bracelet or charm

3. Flower frog

4. Picture frame

5. Perfume bottle

What would your Collector Mom enjoy?

THE ART DECO ERA IN JEWELRY

The era commonly referred to as “Art Deco” became known as such after the Exposition International des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (which was held in Paris in 1925). The Exposition was dedicated for the most part to the jewelry arts. The jewelry of the Art Deco period features modern, almost industrial designs consisting of geometric lines and angles. Art Deco jewelry is highly prized by collectors around the world.

Highly Collectable Plastic Jewelry

Posted on May 3, 2014 at 12:19 am by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Considered to be “cutting edge” and innovative when introduced during the 1940′s and 1950′s, Collectable plastic jewelry is divided into three basic categories: Celluloid, Bakelite and Lucite. Jewelry created using plastics from that period are not only beautiful, they are durable, quality pieces and are highly collectable to those “in the know”.

The Collectability of Alice Caviness Jewelry

Posted on May 1, 2014 at 7:17 pm by admin / Jewelry values / 0

In business from 1945 thru 2000, the Alice Caviness Jewelry Company made pieces which were distinctive, unusual and constructed of high quality components. Caviness Jewelry was sold only in high-end boutique and department stores and fine jewelry shops in United States. The Company was very selective as to who carried their jewelry. Since it was a special line of jewelry with many fewer pieces made than companies like Coro and Trifari, it is difficult to find today, and very collectible.

Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles May 2014 Newsletter Available

Posted on May 1, 2014 at 9:54 am by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles Vol. 40 No. 9 The Kovels' May 2014 newsletter features opalescent glass water pitchers, gas pump globes, Heywood-Wakefield modern furniture, vintage cocktail dresses, small bronze sculptures and Mettlach steins "then and now," all with photos and prices.