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Turquoise & Tradition: A Look Into Southwestern Jewelry

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 05.13.25 | Yasmene Tyles
Navajo Johnny Michael Begay Stunning Silver Petit Point Turquoise Ultra Wide Cuff Bracelet | BRG

Explore the world of Southwestern jewelry, where artistry and tradition combine. Discover unique and famous pieces, from bold squash blossom necklaces to stunning inlay designs, all chosen to bring beauty, history, and a unique story to your collection.

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Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide: Estate & Consignment Gifts

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 05.03.24 | ADMIN
The ultimate Mother's Day gift guide includes gemstone pendants, Faberge eggs, and even dogwood inspired rings. | BRG

Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day with unique estate and consignment gifts she'll love. Find something special with our ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide.

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Exploring Maximalist Marvels: Andrea Cummins-Disbro's Auction Odyssey

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 04.25.24 | Tam Tran
Andrea leans on a modern console table  in a room with a bold and vividly printed wallpaper. | BRG

Discover Andrea Cummins-Disbro's handpicked selections in our Complementary Guest Curations series. Dive into her unique design insights and tips for estate sales and online auctions.

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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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Vintage & Antique Wedding Gifts: The Ultimate Guide

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 05.22.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
A couple explores an antique store searching for the perfect gift. | BRG

In this ultimate guide for finding vintage and antique wedding and engagement gifts, we'll explore vintage engagement gift ideas. From online estate sales and auctions to antique and consignment stores, unique, rare and collectible finds make thoughtful, meaningful, and unique engagement party party gifts and wedding presents for brides and grooms alike.

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Three Colors of the Year That'll Inspire You

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 12.23.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
A David Goldhagen multi-colored swirl bowl has shades of magenta similar to Pantone’s 2023 color of the year … Viva Magenta | BRG

If you're looking to branch out beyond the warm neutrals and greige tones of the past few years by adding rich jewel-tones to your walls and interior spaces, 2023 is going to be the year of inspiration.

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The Essential Design Guide to Mixing Vintage & Modern

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 08.29.22 | Tam Tran
Creating Lively Charm in Homes with Libby Cameron | BRG

In this edition of Complementary. Guest Curation, Libby selects current online auctions’ offerings that highlight her design aesthetic. You can use her designs for inspiration along with any of Libby’s top picks to easily achieve a similar design style in your home.

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Jewelry Part V - Jewelry & Gemology Primer

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 01.08.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Blingology - Jewelry & Gemology Primer | BRG

Large. Small. Opaque. Clear. Antique. Vintage, Contemporary. Gems come in different shapes, sizes, colors, clarities, and age. Learn some gemology basics in part V of our jewelry series, Bring on the Blingology.

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Jewelry Part IV - Jewelry Types

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 12.23.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

For millenia, people have sought ways to decorate themselves beyond clothing and textiles. From ancient times to the modern era, jewelry has played a key role in personal adornment -- from rings to necklaces to earrings. Learn about key types of jewelry ....

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Lifetime of Globetrotting Leads to Impressive Curation of Photos, Artifacts, Textiles & More

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.29.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
A photo from Barbara Paul's  | BRG

What do rhythmic drums, gentle waves, distant and echoing roar of lions, local tribes people, and festivals have in common? Everything, for one globe-trotting couple. These are just a small sampling of the exotic sights and sounds that Barbara Paul and her husband experienced. Now see their personal curated collection of artifacts, textiles, and more.

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