Vivienne Westwood Fashions
If you were bold enough to purchase Vivienne Westwood items in the 1970’s hold on to your hat because they could be worth a pretty penny. Some of Westwoods dresses are fetching returns in the $20,000 range and even a simple outfit could garner $5000.00 If you have any Westwoood fashions, jewelry, or accessories contact […]
Lillian Bassman Photographs
Lillian Bassman Photography As a reminder, Lillian Bassman was most famous for her black and white photography, geometric placement and camera angles. She worked for Harpers Bazaar for almost 20 years where she created the most fashion forward magazine covers of the time. People may not know her name, but her magazine covers and photographs […]
What is the difference between insured value and actual value?
Insured value vs retail value You likely have appraisals for most or all of your most important and treasured jewelry. The appraisals include the details of each piece; total carat weight of diamonds, carat weight of other stones, type of gold (14k, 18k), dimensions of larger stones, sometimes the origin of stones, and some type […]
How to spot a fake Chanel product
Tips in spotting fake Chanel bags. Serial Numbers Chanel started using serial numbers in their bags in the 1980’s. The numbers represent the year of manufacturing and bag style. The serial number should match the number on the Chanel authenticity card. If it doesn’t, it’s a red flag. If you are not buying directly from […]