Wedgwood Jasperware: A 10-Point Primer
The following post was submitted by Stuart Slavid, Senior Vice President, Skinner Auction and Appraisers. Wedgwood is ripe for collecting with examples manufactured in a variety of bodies, colors and subject matter over 260 years of production. To...
Alexander Calder: Artwork that could make Ebenezer Scrooge Smile
The following post was written by Robin Starr, Vice President of American & European Works of Art for Skinner Auction and Appraisers. Alexander Calder was an artistic “jack of all trades.” He worked in metal, from jewelry to large-scale...
Six Pieces Every Jewelry Collector Needs
What constitutes a “serious” jewelry collection? Do you have to spend a certain amount of money? Do you need to incorporate specific brands or signed pieces? What pieces are needed to establish the foundation for someone who wants to become a true...
Tips For Purchasing Period Jewelry from Beth Bernstein
Beth Bernstein has an extensive knowledge and passion for fine jewelry. Beth started her career as a fashion photo stylist and style writer for women’s magazines. She launched a jewelry collection in the 90s, and after selling to 250 retail outlets...
Jewelry Period Overview from Beth Bernstein
We know that starting your jewelry collection can be overwhelming! Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to purchasing antiques and Beth Bernstein gives us a brief overview of each period. The Georgian Period (1714-1830) The Georgian Period...