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As the writer John Bartlett once noted, “An antique is anything old with class.” And nothing is as classy as antique fine art from past eras and generations. You know this to be true if you’ve ever walked into an art museum or gallery. Each awe-inspiring piece of fine art has the ability to capture […]

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While the tone of the WWII era was somber, the retro style of the times was not. Using less-expensive materials was common, but many pieces featured impressive, semi-precious stones for an elegant look. Bold diamonds took center stage. Marilyn Monroe brought their long-lasting brilliance to the front page, found in every piece of jewelry under […]

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As the late Steve Jobs noted, “The most precious resource we have is time.” How do you stay on top of the time we all have? How do you choose to spend every single second of it? For some, a wrist watch is an essential item in their everyday wardrobe. Old-time watches have risen in […]

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As author Sophie Kinsella noted, “Shopping is actually very similar to farming a field. You can’t keep buying the same thing, you have to have a bit of variety.” Variety is the spice of life, especially when acquiring new items. But what about pieces of the past? Is antiquing a worthwhile activity and investment? We […]

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As the notable American writer Henry David Thoreau once stated, “When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I am related to the earliest of times, and to the latest.” Music is the universal language of humanity, strengthening the connection between people regardless of differences. The sound of music has been an […]

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