A Fine Quality Solid Gold 14kt Pendant
How to evaluate a fine quality solid gold 14kt pendant: hallmarks, construction, testing, style, condition, value factors, and care for collectors.
How to evaluate a fine quality solid gold 14kt pendant: hallmarks, construction, testing, style, condition, value factors, and care for collectors.

How to identify, date, evaluate, and care for an original 20th‑century Asian ship scene painting, with practical appraisal and conservation tips.
Guide to identifying, dating, conserving, and ethically appraising an ancient Peruvian miniature feather dress (II). Materials, context, risks, and market factors.
Identify, authenticate, and appraise 19th-century handmade gunpowder military equipment—from flasks and horns to cap boxes—with safety and care tips.
Guide to evaluating an original painting attributed to Wade Ray circa 1987: authentication steps, dating clues, market context, and valuation tips.
Identify, date, and appraise an original Royal Devon porcelain vase circa 1880–1917 with marks, styles, value drivers, and care tips for collectors.
Guide to identifying, dating, and appraising an early 20th-century Tibetan silver bracelet: materials, motifs, testing, care, and market insights.
Guide to identifying, dating, and valuing Bell System public phone porcelain signs from circa 1939–1964, with authentication tips and care advice.
Guide to identifying and appraising Irish silver and objects marked Michael Keating of Dublin, with hallmark decoding, dating tips, and collector advice.
Identify and appraise a fine sterling silver christening mug circa 1836: hallmarks, William IV context, design, condition, and valuation insights.
How to identify, date, appraise, and care for a fine crystal box with a sterling silver top from the mid-Victorian era, circa 1866.
A collector’s guide to interpreting 'ICR' and other initials on Jamaican antiques—dating, attribution, authentication, and appraisal tips.

Collector’s guide to Wedgwood’s Kutani Crane: history, identification, dating backstamps, condition, and market values for confident appraisals.
How to authenticate, evaluate, and appraise an original painting by listed artist Norton Foster (1899–1987) with practical steps, pricing factors, and a checklist.
Guide to dating, evaluating, and valuing a late 19th‑century Victorian portrait of an unknown lady—stylistic markers, materials, condition, and provenance.
How to identify, date, and appraise 19th‑century Tibetan and Hmong tribal silver bracelets: materials, motifs, construction, condition, and market insights.
Guide to identifying, dating, and valuing a 19th-century Japanese brush pot with mother-of-pearl decoration, with techniques, condition, and market tips.
How to identify, date, and value a Polish circa 20th-century souvenir spoon, with hallmark guidance, design clues, and collector tips.
Identify, date, and appraise an early 20th-century Italian hand-painted ceramic vase: styles, marks, condition, and market insights.
Identify, date, and value a fine quality hand-painted English ceramic jardinière c. 19th century, with maker clues, condition notes, and market guidance.