Glass Christmas Ornaments and Why We Use Them
December 6, 2011 at 1:36 pm | Elite Decorative Arts | No comment
By Meredith Smith Do you have glass Christmas ornaments in your Christmas collection? Many of us do because the use of glass for Christmas decorations has been around for a very long time. Why do we use glass for our Christmas tree ornaments? Part of this appeal can be down to three things – history, the properties of glass and the variety of glass ornaments. History Glass Ornaments have been around since the 1840s when glass makers discovered that silvering the inside of the glass shapes they were making added to the appeal. Instead of just clear glass ornaments, hand [...]
Most Loved Collector Figures
November 29, 2011 at 9:31 am | Elite Decorative Arts | No comment
By Ryan A. Matthews Collector figures are miniature replicas of certain characters or figures, images and normally imitate particular themes. Back in the days, porcelain, clay and wood were used to make these collector figures, however, PVC or otherwise known as Polyvinyl Chloride is now widely used since it makes it very easy in molding the figures. One of the widely known collector figures is Swarovski Crystals. Swarovski has been around since 1895. Because of its very appealing quality, it is recognized as the world leader in collectible crystal figurines and crystal jewelry. One of the favorite collector figures is [...]
Different uses for Art Glass
November 17, 2011 at 8:00 am | Elite Decorative Arts | No comment
By Richard Art glass crystal can be used in many different ways. Its crystal component makes it more attractive and elegant to make it as decorations or use it as drinking glass in special occasions or even in regular days. Having it as a decoration will add an alluring touch in the house, office, museums or anywhere else. Modern days consider art glass crystal as one of the most common means of decorating because aside from its astonishing appearance, it can be useful also in many ways. You can use it as a vase with a bundle of flower you [...]
The Worlds Most Valuable Paintings
September 28, 2011 at 8:00 am | Paintings | 1 comment
The world’s most valuable paintings are well known to all art lovers and most casual observers of the art world as well. While there is always speculation as to what some paintings might sell for if offered at auction or what some pieces that are rumored to be held within the bowels of the Vatican or still uncovered Nazi stashes might claim, this article will stick to what is actually known to have happened. The easiest way to discuss the world’s ten most valuable paintings is to start at number ten and work our way to number one. All values [...]
Love and Luck Stones – Guide to Gemstones
September 14, 2011 at 8:00 am | Gemstones | No comment
There are several types of gemstones found all over the Earth. Some believe that each type of gemstone possesses a unique power or energy. It is thought that the energy of a gemstone can be used to benefit the person who possesses it. Below you will find lists of gemstones that are thought to help with or relate to matters of love and luck. A brief description of each stone’s meaning is also included. Please note that the brief description about each stone contains information that relates only to the category it is listed under. Most stones have multiple uses, [...]
Perfume Bottles by Lalique – Beautiful Works of Art
September 1, 2011 at 8:00 am | Elite Decorative Arts | No comment
Limited edition Lalique perfume bottles are a hot commodity today, as even Hollywood celebrities and icons around the world are rushing to own one. These perfume bottles are only occasionally available for purchase, and they were and are worthy of all this fuss. There is a mind-boggling array of perfume brands available today, and each one of these perfumes has certain characteristics and trademarks that make them distinguishable from other perfumes. During ancient times, perfume or scent was considered a luxurious, expensive item that only royalty could afford. Today, it is still within the realm of the wealthy, as the [...]
The History Of Porcelain Figurines
August 23, 2011 at 8:00 am | Elite Decorative Arts | 2 comments
Can something as simple as a figurine be a piece of art? Yes, it can if it is made of high quality porcelain by professionals with great experience. A brand Lladro figurine is one of the examples of this form of art and is likely to be a great present to anybody loving refined and valuable objects. People started to produce figurines a long time ago. Originally, these were figurines of pregnant women which are now called Venus figurines. Venus figurines were mostly found in Europe, although the two oldest ones were found in Asia and Africa. Most ancient figurines [...]
Why Is Platinum Your Chosen Metal And Is It Worth It?
August 6, 2011 at 8:00 am | Elite Decorative Arts, Jewelry | No comment
If you are really into fashion and love jewelry then you will really know the difference between metals. There is lots of difference between a platinum ring and gold ring. But is it worth paying a chunk to buy a platinum ring? Platinum, a white metal, has lured many because of its various qualities. Choice Personal choice plays a great factor in deciding a purchase like a platinum ring. People love to wear neutral colored metals. Properties Platinum’s properties are quite different as compared to any other metal. Though platinum looks similar to some of the metals, it is an [...]
The Best Ways To Display Your Antique Collection
July 16, 2011 at 8:00 am | Antique Collectibles | No comment
Among the many aids to the effective display of collections of antiques are pedestals, stands and hangers. Most of these can be purchased through department and good hardware stores. Other specialized pieces of display equipment are available by mail order through specialist magazines. If you have a collection of vases or plates, or glass, you may consider having a series of small brackets built to display them. Make sure, however, that they all sit securely on their perches. If you are displaying plates on brackets, they will need to be propped up on plate stands. Before climbing up to put [...]
Mammoth Ivory Art – A Continuing Trend
July 10, 2011 at 8:00 am | Antique Collectibles, Elite Decorative Arts | 2 comments
Imagine the world when Woolly Mammoths roamed the Earth, free and wild. They had extremely long tusks, which sometimes reached 16 feet and there have been archaeological evidence of artifacts being carved out of their ivory. Museums in many places around the world have mammoth Ivory carvings done by people 10,000 – 20,000 years ago. There are designers and sculptors who carve this extremely precious material, found only in the Arctic regions and Siberian wild, frozen areas where the fossil remains of Wooly mammoths are found? Well, now even you can own a piece of mammoth ivory piece of art! [...]
