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Must-Know Expert Tips for Sourcing and Passing Down Heirloom Jewelry
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 08.11.21 | Jennifer VentrescaEvery August, National Wear Your Mother's Jewelry Day occurs without much fanfare and without much notice. But this year, we got to thinking, what might be so special about your mother's (or grandmother's) jewelry that there's a day dedicated to it? That question led us to consider all jewelry passed down from our forbears ... heirloom jewelry and to inquire for industry experts their tips for sourcing and passing down heirloom jewelry.
Continue ReadingBreaker of Molds: The Lifetime Works & Personal Collection of Norma Flanagan
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.08.21 | Jennifer Ventresca"Creating art is a necessary experience in my daily life. It has made me aware of really seeing and feeling everything around me rather than just looking at the world." Discover how Norma Flanagan broke the traditional housewife mold of the era and embarked on a life surround by art.
Continue ReadingClosing the Doors after 40 Years: When World Traveling Antique Dealers Retire
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 03.20.21 | Jennifer VentrescaAfter four decades in the antiques industry, renowned and respected antique dealers, Ed and Jane Grant are retiring. The couple supplied their showrooms with antiques and vintage finds from across the globe. Here are some of BRG's staff highlights in the sale.
Continue ReadingNational Consignment Day
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 10.05.20 | Jennifer VentrescaWhat "holiday" promotes awareness of apparel industry waste with the end goal of reducing that waste? Learn more here.
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