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How to Find & Buy Antiques: A Guide for Sourcing Great Antiques

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 10.08.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
A vignette of antiques including chairs, lamps, leather sofa, oversized painted screens inside the Showroom at BRG-Bridgeport. | BRG

Discover tips on how to find and buy antiques from reputable sources. This is a must-read for anyone interested in antiques.

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Modern Judaica Collection: Antiques and Vintage Jewish Art, Artifacts, and More

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.10.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
A wall filled with the mezuzah collection of Miriam and Robert Rothman is impressive. | BRG

When the world-traveling widow of a prominent traveling Rabbi downsizes, her impressive globally-sourced collection of Judaica are slated to go into an online auction.

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I Do: Vintage Engagement Ring Do's & Dont's

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 02.04.22 | Courtney Tannler
 | BRG

Romance is in the air. There’s no better time than the present to start thinking about popping the question. If you or someone you know is ready to propose, it's a great time to consider vintage engagement rings. Check out these do's and don'ts when shopping for vintage, antique, and heirloom engagement rings.

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The Best Sterling Silver & Silverplate Cleaning Secret

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 11.19.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

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.

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Jewelry Part VII - Jewelry Terms of Miscellany

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 02.02.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

Some terms don't necessarily fall into the neat categories of gemology or metallurgy, but are nonetheless good to know. We've collected some miscellaneous jewelry terms -- most of them have to do with embellishments. Here are our terms of miscellany.

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Jewelry Part III - Jewelry Through the Ages

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.24.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
Bring on the Blingology: Jewelry Through the Ages | BRG

Styles and forms of jewelry have transformed through the ages, while others have become ubiquitous with good design. Join us on a brief trip back in time to explore key eras in the history of jewelry.

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Jewelry Part I - Jewelry Word Power

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.09.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
BRG guide to all things bling-y | BRG

If you've ever wanted to journey into the world of gemology and all things blingy, then you won't want to miss this eight part BRG jewelry series: "Bring on the Blingology" starting with this fun quiz on some basic jewelry terms. It's time to test your jewelry word power.

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