Two hundred years ago the English poet and playwright Colley Cibber commented “One had as good be out of the world as out of fashion.” That’s a little extreme, but being fashionable is a feel-good thing.
Jewelry is fashion. Like all fashions it expresses the time and place in which it was made. Jewelry can also be fun, fabulous, fanciful, fascinating: you get the picture. And unlike many other expressions of fashion, fine jewelry doesn’t wear out or lose its intrinsic value.… Read More
Join the Jewelry Department in New York City to preview highlights from the December 4 Important Jewelry Auction. Private preview times are available by appointment only.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13 | WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14
Skinner New York 415 Madison Ave, #1418, NY, New York
Questions? Contact us: jewelry@skinnerinc.com 617.874.4313… Read More
BOSTON, MA – September 11, 2018 – Skinner is pleased to announce September 25th as the date for our second Important Jewelry auction of the year. Collectors and buyers who wait in anticipation of this event will be pleased with the breadth and content of this auction, featuring over 400 lots of diamonds, colored stones, and antique and period jewelry.
Our Important Jewelry auction features several exceptional examples of Art Deco design from the 1920s and 1930s.… Read More
Antique and estate pieces of great value have been lost to the scrapper because neither seller, nor buyer, realized that the item had value beyond its metal weight. Before selling heirlooms and antique jewelry for their scrap value, consider having the jewelry evaluated by specialists at an auction house, either by making an appointment to bring in pieces, or sending detailed images. Auction houses normally do not charge for the initial review and verbal appraisal of jewelry, as it is an integral part of their business model. Owners can also send jewelry to reputable major auction houses for review through insured mail if an “in person” visit is not possible.
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – June 11, 2013 – Skinner, Inc. will host a two-day Discovery auction on June 19th and 20th in itsMarlborough gallery. The first day of the sale will feature a diverse and remarkable collection of vintage accessories that once belonged to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sale also presents an excellent selection of silver and estate jewelry, as well as furniture and decorative objects that will appeal to anyone looking for unique home décor.… Read More
People ask me all the time, “How do I get started buying fine jewelry?” Here’s what I say to them, “Don’t be afraid to buy something and make a mistake.”
