What To Do with a Found Diamond

Posted on February 19, 2014 by essexword in Jewelry

Boaco My client came to me with a 1.5 ct diamond in an earring she found in the bathroom at an amusement park. She had tried to find the original owner to no avail. Her search for the value of the stone took her to Jewelers Row in Chicago, where one dealer gave her an offer. […]

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Family Heirloom or Flea Market Find: What�s it Worth?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by essexword in Antiques & Collectibles, Appraisals

Smederevska Palanka Join Rich and a panel of other appraisers at this year’s appraisal fair event at The Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest. The event will be this Saturday, February 8th, from 10am to 3pm at the Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park, �178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301. For more information visit […]

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More treasures in the desk drawer – $250K penny!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by essexword in Antiques & Collectibles, Estate Liquidations

This is the first piece of advice we give clients when they ask us “where do we start getting rid of the contents of a house.” This story from AOL.com tells of a lucky find that could be worth a quarter million dollars! The heir had no idea of the value. Granted, finds like these […]

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