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Jewelry Hallmarks – What Do They Mean?
There’s an old saw that most of us only know when we’ve seen a good opera because someone told us so. The same is true

Omega Watches – Life and Times
If the average American was asked to name two high-end watch brands, Rolex and Omega would almost certainly be the two. Rolex has long been

Glass Glass Everywhere
Here in the desert, glass is big big big. It’s a touchstone of mid-mod decorating and can add portable color to every room. Apart from

A Date with Barbie
My wife tells me I’m focusing too much on “guy stuff” categories and it’s time for something warm and fuzzy. Thus, let’s talk about Barbie.

Collecting Native American Jewelry
For those of us of a certain age, there are a few touchstones from the peace-and-love 1960s that bring back instant memories. Large, heavy, and

Appraising Antiques
In the antiques business, appraisals are funny things. When most of us think of appraisals, we do so in relation to diamonds or real estate.

How To Read a Wine Label
While the words “antique” and “wine” are rarely seen side-by-side, the category of wine collecting is one of the few collectible areas attracting the attention

Selling at Auction
Howdy folks. Mike Rivkin from Antique Galleries of Palm Springs back again for another round. Since last week’s article got down in the weeds with