There are three gems recognized as December birthstones, tanzanite, zircon, and turquoise and all three are renowned for their beautiful hues in varying shades of blue. The gems range from…
November birthdays are represented by two gemstones; Citrine and Topaz. The warm color of Citrine is believed to be a healing gemstone and a gift from the sun. Ancients believed…
If you find yourself in the position of being named the executor of a deceased family member’s estate, one of the many overwhelming tasks will be finding the best way…
Our appraiser is a graduate personal property appraiser and is compliant with USPAP. This stands for the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. She specializes in personal property, antiques (particularly…
Collecting baseball cards is not just a fun hobby, it can also be a lucrative business venture. One of the most important rules of collecting is to educate yourself and…
There are those Halloween treasures that most people under estimate their current value. You may stumble across them through a yard sale, eBay, or even craiglist. Independent sellers may not…
When you think of diamonds, especially rare diamonds you probably think of the rich and famous, wealthy socialites, movie stars of a bygone era and royalty. But diamonds have also…
October has two birthstones; Tourmaline and Opal. Tourmaline is available in a rainbow of beautiful colors and opal gemstones are unique because each individual opal is adorned with a one-of-a-kind…
If you are thinking about selling your antiques at auction; you will not only need to have a full understanding of what you are selling but also how, when and…
If you live in a home with an attic, garage or even a basement, chances are you have a lot of items stashed away in boxes. What you may not…
