Couture fashions from the likes of Louis Vuitton, Vivienne Westwood, and fine jewelry from Peretti and Nivea and more will take the Litchfield stage March 27. Read More +
Classic couture and fine jewelry from legendary designers take center stage
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Edwardian diamond necklace sparkles with $35,000 jewelry auction estimate
John Moran Auctioneers is ringing in the holidays with its inaugural Headquarters Auction, a sale of fine jewelry, watches, coins and luxury accessories scheduled for Dec. 6, 2012. Read More +
The Machine Age takes center stage at The Pier Show Nov. 17-18
More than 500 dealers from throughout the country, Europe and Asia are bringing together the latest trends, great design ideas, vintage fashion and one-of-a-kind treasures for a two-day shopping experience at The Pier Show Nov. 17-18. Read More +
Diamond cuff bangle bracelet with sunburst may lead Aug. 15 fine jewelry auction
A rare Corum diamond and 18-karat gold Rolls Royce radiator wristwatch and a a diamond cuff bangle bracelet are two lots to watch at an Aug. 15, 2012 auction. The bracelet is expected to bring between $15,000 and $18,000. Read More +
Designer Elsa Schiaparelli merges Surrealist art and fashion with flair
Resurrection’s a feat fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli would appreciate after dying nearly 40 years ago in 1973. Talk about a revival. Elsa Schiaparelli’s come back to life. It’s positively Surreal. Read More +
Online sellers finding new level of satisfaction with Etsy
Sal Dambra, who has sold more than 20,000 items on eBay, isn’t content to stick with eBay. Like many other sellers, he’s now signed up on Etsy and is enjoying the transparent fee structure and sense of community. Read More +
1stdibs: The world’s largest online marketplace for luxury goods
Whether you’ve got money to burn or you simply want to escape for a few hours of fantasy browsing, 1stdibs.com likely has what you seek. Read More +
Antiques and collectibles reference eBooks available in Amazon Kindle Store
Some of the collectible hobby’s best books have been out of print for more than a decade, only to be found in antiques stores themselves as part of a dealer’s private library. F+W Media, publisher of Antique Trader, is proud to offer a variety of its antiques and collectibles products in e-book form in Amazon’s Kindle store. Now you don’t have to spend $50 for that out-of-print title if you put an e-reader such as your Kindle or iPad to work! Read More +
Connecticut antiques auction led by vintage jewelry, vintage books and men’s watches
Litchfield County Auctions recorded strong sales Nov. 30, 2011 among lots of men’s wrist watches, estate jewelry items and several rare books. The auction preview opened with a tag sale. The tag sales feature antiques and collectibles offered at discounts ranging from 20 to 60 percent off. Read More +
Antique Jewelry Market: What’s hot and what’s coming for 2012
Kathy Flood surveys America’s top auction houses to see where antique jewelry’s been and where it’s heading. See why vintage watches and large diamonds remain strong sellers. Read More +