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A piece of fine antique jewelry is not only an ornament; it is art. It tells a story and offers a glimpse into the life-styles of people who lived a long time ago. For the appraiser to interpret the significance and place values on antique jewelry requires connoisseurship in the cultures, social customs, and fashions of the era.
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Miller, A.M. (1988). Jewelry from Antiquity to the Modern Era. In: Gems and Jewelry Appraising. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-1404-2_5
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