Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori, Two types of Jade: Part 2 Nephrite

By Dr. Lori Verderame Jade has been part of China’s art tradition for thousands of years. Jade comes in two distinct forms:  jadeite and nephrite. Jade carvers believe that the elements of jade make jade something beautiful and valuable to wear and enjoy. How did jade get its name? Both jadeite and nephrite are hard stones and both are called jade. If you want to be sure you have a piece of real authentic jade, […]

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori – Colorful Winter Brooches

Blue and colorless clear set gemstones and pearls suggest winter in brooches. 

By Dr. Lori Verderame When it comes to dressing up, the cold weather offers opportunities to add accessories to an outfit like scarves, gloves, hats, etc. In winter, we tend to don our best clothes and jewelry to bring some sparkle to the somewhat dreary season. And when it comes to jewelry, albeit fine or costume, a big statement piece makes the outfit. While earrings and bracelets are must-have accessories, a brooch tops off any […]

Squishmallows: Collectible Toy of the Future

Squishmallow plush toy, Rocio the dinosaur, Prehistoric Squad, Collector #680 Photo credit: Staff of www.DrLoriV.com

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori by Dr. Lori Verderame Don’t know which contemporary toy is the best one to buy for everybody on your list this holiday season? While many toys make great gifts, some toys will be collectibles of the future. So, as an expert who reviews and researches the patterns of collecting in the art, antiques, and collectibles markets, I have my picks of the toys to buy and keep for the […]

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

The Market for Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Objects by Dr. Lori Verderame Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) designed private residences, buildings of worship, office buildings, schools and ateliers, urban civic architecture, and even art museums. Wright united the indoors with the outdoors in his buildings. He highlighted landscape vistas, gardens, and waterfalls. His Prairie style structures focused on what he called organic architecture which made his buildings stand out in the realm of 20th Century architectural […]

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Settling Estates filled with Antiques

  Grandma passed away leaving behind a house filled with art, antiques and collectibles. You and your family members have varied feelings about her heirlooms. Some of your relatives want to divvy up everything. Others want to just bring in a reseller. Other family members are ready to pile it all into a dumpster. And, some relatives are ready to give away every unwanted object. And, of course there are also those folks who just […]

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Settling Estates filled with Antiques

  Grandma passed away leaving behind a house filled with art, antiques and collectibles. You and your family members have varied feelings about her heirlooms. Some of your relatives want to divvy up everything. Others want to just bring in a reseller. Other family members are ready to pile it all into a dumpster. And, some relatives are ready to give away every last unwanted object. And, of course there are also those folks who […]