Collectibles Antiques from Around the World

Jewellery Stones That Hold Their Value

Do you want to make some extra money by investing in jewellery, or do you just want to make sure that when you do make that once-in-a-lifetime buy that you are spending your hard earned cash wisely? The gemstone market can be a maze to navigate as a beginner with many an unscrupulous dealer ready to make a quick buck. And, often, while certain jewellery might look beautiful, the stones included therein are only as valuable as the modern market and fashions.

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The Finest Jewellery Collections In The World

There are many sayings that have been given birth to because of precious stones and jewellery. From ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’ to Jackie Kennedy’s advice that ‘Pearls are always appropriate’, jewellery has always formed a centrepiece of a woman’s identity.

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Masudaya Machine Man – A Vintage Treasure

Discovered in an attic by the original owner and gently retrieved from the thick layer of dust that cradled it, almost 60 years after it was made, the battery-operated ‘Machine Man’ toy robot – in its original packaging – was auctioned in Pennsylvania at Morphy’s Auctions for an incredible $159,900. This amount far exceeded the original estimates for this item which was assumed to sell between $60,000 – $90,000, based on a very successful sale of the same model a year previously which had fetched $86,100.

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The Most Unusual Collections Of All Time

For most of us, a collection usually consists of stamps, baseball cards, specific toys, or even cars. But everyone assigns value to different items, and some people have built collections that might be considered strange and unusual by most. These are collections that have made waves in the industry for being unique and interesting, and for being valueless in the  eyes of most others.

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Understanding The Human Desire To Collect

Human beings have always set themselves apart from the natural world because of the way we interact with the environment around us. Where all other animals – apart from birds – are generally stuck to the region where they evolved, humans instead invented the means of getting around as fast as possible. Where the animal kingdom does not ever have the need to collect and use items, humans around the world have created collections of items for countless millennia.

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The Best Way To Collect Vintage Clothing

A love of unique pieces, a yearning for a time gone-by or just wanting to save a bit of money…. For whatever reason, vintage clothing has become increasingly popular over the last number of years. According to stats released by thredUp, in 2019, 70% of women indicated that they are willing to buy in vintage stores. Also, Gen Z (who makes up a substantial part of the buying population) is more likely to purchase vintage clothes as opposed to any other working-age person.

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How To Start A Stamp Collection

In today’s world of email and the Internet, stamps are often forgotten about. However, stamps are so much more than merely a fee paid to send a letter from one place to the next via the postal system. To collectors, stamps are a way of exploring new countries and discovering their different cultures.

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The World’s Most Expensive Dolls

The fascination with collecting dolls has a long history. It’s not just about recapturing something perhaps lost from childhood as you grow up. It’s also about admiring the incredible workmanship that goes into some dolls, and the history behind where these designs came from.

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The Largest Video Game Collections In The World

Humans have a knack for collecting things, no matter the size or value. Some of us make it a part of our lives, where we devote countless hours to not just finding something valuable, but to making our collections as large and as complete as possible. While many collectors might focus on fancy watches or historic coins, others prefer to collect video games. This can be in the form of old cartridges, CDs, or even entire consoles; as long as it’s related to video games in some way, it will most likely be part of a collection somewhere.

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The Worlds Best Collectible Vintage Computers

We have been building computers for the last 50 years, which means that enough time has passed that many early models have become so rare that their value has skyrocketed, making them a top choice for modern collectors. Vintage computers come in all shapes and sizes, and are an ode to a time when humanity has only started to come to grips with our new invention without realising how they would eventually change the world. These are the best collectible computers in the world right now.

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