Selecting an antique engagement ring may be the most thrilling jewelry purchase a couple will ever make together. Purchasing an antique engagement ring can add special meaning and be an even greater investment than standard market fare. The differences between contemporary and antique jewelry can include a host of elements.
The antique diamond was hand cut […]
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As a sometimes musician, I have a very strong belief about using instruments for decorative purposes: you should not. People who collect antique musical instruments really bother me, and sometimes they anger me outright. It seems to me that, whether or not it is an antique musical instrument, its purpose is to be played. I […]
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Christmas is always a time to look forward to in any household. But what makes it all the more exciting in our household is the fact that the entire family comes together to put up the Christmas decorations. This has been a time honored tradition in our family from the past several years. In fact, […]
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The beginning of the 20th century marked a turning point in American furniture. Furniture makers were eager to put behind the days of Victorian fussiness, stuffiness and form-before function. People wanted a more relaxed style of furniture, one that put usefulness before formality. This movement in furniture making became known as the Craftsman period. A […]
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