Idiotic OT questions: how do you guys store all of these boxes. In the past, I threw them in recycling (I didn’t know watch boxes are essential to value) but it doesn’t matter since we don’t plan on selling them.
do the wolf jewelry boxes (DH ordered Wolf watch boxes first) go into a locked drawer in your closet? safe? I’m hopefully starting a year long gut renovation of a larger second apt soon, but I have really limited space right now. The stone counter by my bedroom window is getting crowded lol. When you travel, do you shove big pieces in the safety deposit box?
also, do you guys have any tips for a newbie looking into vintage VCA? I see items like this on line, and I think, are the popular lines like Alhambra the only ones that are replicated? If you like old things, is there a recommended list of dealers on the VCA or jewelry thread. (I did go into Fred Leighton and they were nice; I have seen the heritage counter at VCA flagship; and, I love going to Briony Raymond’s atelier). I’ll probably spend the rest of this year just looking and trying to educate myself which will be lots of fun since DH loves to look at stuff like this too. DH said, what if we go to London and see stuff (another TPFer here is a client of a dealer who specializes in Suzanne Belperron. somehow I find the thought of buying jewelry abroad is a bit scary, customs, insurance, shipping, paperwork, etc. Etc.
Authentic floral Van Cleef & Arpels brooch crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with an estimated 15 carats of high-quality (E-F, VS) round brilliant cut diamonds. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, 750, with serial number and French hallmarks. The brooch is presented with the original pouch, no box...
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