Whether it be a vase, a decorative plate or a collector’s figurine, when a glass valuable chips, cracks or breaks it can be heartbreaking. Where certain, more complicated breaks require professional repair, you can fix others yourself. Here’s what you should do. Is it worth it? You should first determine if spending time and money […]
Diamonds Like This Come Once in a ‘Blue Moon’
Posted on September 17th, 2015 by Joe G
A 12.30-carat blue diamond may soon break a record when it is auctioned by Sotheby’s. Nicknamed the “Blue Moon,” the gem will be for sale in Geneva November 11, where it is estimated to be worth between $35 million and $55 million. The Blue Moon was discovered in South Africa last year. Declared “internally flawless” […]
Gold Rush in Poland
Posted on September 1st, 2015 by Joe G
A local legend in the Polish city of Walbrzych may be soon realized as true. Two men recently informed authorities that they found a Nazi train full of gold and other valuables. Deputy culture minister Piotr Zuchowski added to the excitement when he said that he had seen outlines of the train from a radar device. […]
Super Bowl Ring Wins Again
Posted on August 27th, 2015 by Joe G
William “The Refrigerator” Perry’s Super Bowl XX ring was sold at auction by Heritage Auctions last month in Chicago as part of the National Sports Collectors Convention. Perry was a defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears from 1985, when they won the Super Bowl, until 1993. The 10-karat gold ring with genuine diamonds is the largest […]
Store Your Collectibles Safely With These Tips
Posted on August 17th, 2015 by Joe G
You’ve spent a lot of time researching and finding items for your collection. While this is an important element to being a collector, another major aspect is keeping those collectibles in good condition. This involves more than simply setting the items on a shelf and dusting them every once in a while; you must store […]