he following post was submitted by Jane Prentiss, Vice President at Skinner Auction and Appraisers. Is it the lovely grain and sap streaks in the wood that make a table by famed furniture maker George Nakashima beautiful to behold? Perhaps it’s the...

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 th...

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 publi...

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 tru...

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...

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....