hallmarks
You know the feeling. You’re at an estate sale, or maybe looking through your grandmother's jewelry box, and you …
Patricia Poltera
December 04, 2025
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hallmarks
You just bought—or perhaps inherited—a beautiful, heavy gold necklace. It shines like 14k gold. It looks like 14k gold.…
Patricia Poltera
December 01, 2025
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You know that rush you get when you spot a heavy gold chain at an estate sale? It looks legit, feels solid, and just …
Patricia Poltera
November 13, 2025
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You are holding a piece of history in your hand—perhaps a heavy Georgian spoon or a delicate Victorian vinaigrette—an…
Patricia Poltera
November 12, 2025
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If you love thrifting as much as I do, you definitely know this struggle. You spot a dark, tarnished teapot hiding on …
Patricia Poltera
November 04, 2025
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