Estate Sales & Auction Blog

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Antiques are beautiful and valuable objects that stand the test of time. But when does something become an antique? Explore the definitions of antiques

What do the world’s tallest tree, giant 3’ frogs, washtub-sized flowers, the first known African albino gorilla, giant ants of South America, and an extensive collection of mineral eggs have in common? Dr. Paul Arthur Zahl: explorer, scientist, writer, and collector!

May is for mothers! BRG loves moms, whether they're customers, clients, and employees alike. BRG extends our warmest wishes for a very happy Mother's Day (and every day) to moms, grandmothers, step-moms, foster-moms, in fact, all women who care for children!

Selecting beautiful and unique pieces from an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry and timepieces might be challenging. Our staff of gemologists and specialists are up to the task. We hope these selections inspire you to add pieces you love to your own collection.

It's not often that we acquire such an outstanding single owner collection of designer fashion, jewelry, and luxury goods. The fact that the collection's owner is donating all her proceeds to two animal rescue charities is an extraordinary bonus! Learn more.

If you are asking where to find antiques near Raleigh or places to shop for the best antique and vintage finds, the Raleigh area has what you want! From vintage pieces, antique furniture, fine furniture and decorative accents to luxury designer fashion and jewelry, we have some of the best places in Wake County to shop luxury estate sales, antiques, vintage, and consignments at non-retail prices.

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.

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.

Last week, we focused on all the fabulous shades of colored diamonds (brown, yellow, green, blue, red, pink, and purple). This week, our gemologist, Susan Leeper, brings us the glamour, allure, and extraordinary timelessness of the black diamond....