True vs. Fake: How to Avoid Tarnishing a Sterling Reputation
I am an incurable collector. I visit online marketplaces such as eBay, Etsy, and Ruby Lane, in addition to my favorite independent websites, at least once a week. I never...
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True vs. Fake: I Was Duped
“No one wants to be fooled” is the opening line of a documentary film about a series of fake paintings sold by a New York gallery for $80M (Avrich, 2020)....
1950s Beaded Earrings for Modern Women
If you enjoy period TV series and movies as much as I do, I’m sure you find the costumes and sets as entertaining as the stories. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,...
The Woman Behind Eisenberg’s Sparkle: Ruth Kamke
Women’s History Month inspired me to highlight one of the most brilliant female jewelry designers you have never heard of. Ruth Kamke was the fiercely-talented woman behind the sparkling creations...