Estate Sales & Auction Blog

From family heirlooms to fabulous secondhand finds, nothing evokes fun yet elegant entertaining like antique and vintage sterling silver and silver-plate. What's not to love about the sparkle of silver when entertaining family and friends during the holidays? Polishing ... that's what. Check out this de-tarnishing hack that'll make you yearn to start your own silver collection.

You’ve just treated yourself and bought a luxurious designer bag. Whether it's your first large purchase or a new addition to your existing vintage collection, you want know how to best care for your new favorite shoulder buddy. We have some basic tips for care and storage of fine designer handbags.

Every 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.

From the BRG family to you, have a happy Independence Day. In addition to family picnics and BBQs we take some time to reflect on what this holiday embodies -- American freedom -- with 13 notable quotes from historical figures.

As a long-time collector, Daniel discovered many years ago that estate sales and auctions were some of the best places to find one-of-a-kind pieces that might set your space apart from all the rest. Learn how maximalist, Daniel Mathis, styles his estate sale finds.

Whether the day is spent enjoying the outdoors or video chatting from afar, the entire BRG family wishes fathers everywhere a very happy, safe, and relaxing Father's Day.

When looking for outdoor grilling, patio furniture, and exterior decor pieces, quality estate and downsizing pieces may be the best things available. Check out these 11 must have items.

Did you know that BRG's jewelry department has a GIA graduate gemologist and jewelry expert on staff? We recently sat down with her to learn the best DIYs to properly clean, store, and care for the treasures lying in your jewelry box.

Since the dawn of the Bronze Age, metals (precious, semi-precious, and non-precious) have become ubiquitous with jewelry. From tin to gold, popularity and values of metals ebb and flow. In our sixth installment of our jewelry series, learn some key terms and metals used in jewelry today.

What transforms a lovely farmhouse kitchen into an ideal farmhouse kitchen? It’s the warmth and uniqueness of decorative arts and accessories. The best way to add your own personal touch to a farmhouse kitchen, in a word, is curation. Check out these curation tips to create your own ideal farmhouse kitchen style....