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Antique Very Large Italian Mahogany Chateau Overmantle Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
is a quality mirror that would have been very expensive originally. An impressive find, that would
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Vintage 1950s Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Glass

1950S Black Floral Lace Strapless Fit & Flare Cocktail Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful very expensive silk Chantilly lace hand made and finished in France 1950S Black Floral
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

WW1 1925 Original Artwork
Located in San Francisco, CA
after having shot a German soldier.Signature is illegible.. Piece is housed in a very expensive matting
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1920s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media

Set of 6 Exotic Burl Amboyne Inlay with Hand Stitched Seat - Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
very expensive set.
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

David o Selznicks Hollywood Large Book Printed in Italy by Bonanza
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful large book produced by Bonanza Books printed in Italy very expensive $85 from the 1980
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Books

Materials

Paper

Modern Side Table Base, Satin Nickel Finish, Small Wheel Casters, No Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inventory now. Can use a marble top of wood top to finish off. These were very expensive to make. It was
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s. This looks like a very expensive
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
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H 0.25 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 4.5 in L 13.5 in
Regency Style Giltwood Rococo Mirror by Villa Melrose
By Villa Melrose
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Regency style giltwood Rococo mirror by Villa Melrose. Featuring an exquisite and very expensive
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20th Century American Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Vintage Trifari Emerald Green and Crystal Bracelet Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
1955-1969. This looks like a very expensive Art Deco Bracelet. It is all prong set and wow does it
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Trifari Emerald Green and Crystal Bracelet Circa 1960s
Vintage Trifari Emerald Green and Crystal Bracelet Circa 1960s
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 3.2 in L 8 in
Jackie Rogers Elegant Bias Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress
By Jackie Rogers
Located in New York, NY
. Small size 2-4. Very expensive construction with bias cutting.
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
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H 0.25 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 4.75 in L 14.75 in
Retro Fine Quality Chinoiserie Chinese Decorated Black Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
fantastic Cloisonne panels, mid-20th Century. Absolutely charming and would have been very expensive when
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid century Israeli Expressionist
Located in San Francisco, CA
measures 16 1/2 inches wide by 13 inches high. They’re very expensive frame measures 22 3/4” x 19 1/4”. One
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Linocut

Gigantic Original German Steiff Mohair Elk "Studio Animal" c1960s Five Feet Long
Located in Chicago, IL
creatures as, “studio animals” and were very expensive when new. As I child, we would occasionally visit New
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Vintage 1960s German Toys

Materials

Mohair, Wool

Jay Spectre Collection Custom Order Pair of Modern Art Paintings, 1980s
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
expensive.
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Sexy Little Purple and Pink Animal Sequin Pattern Cocktail Dress Size Med
Located in Palm Springs, CA
poly/spandex fabric. It looks like a very expensive dress. Made in the USA.
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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Acrylic on Canvas -- Madonna from Italian Renaissance
By Altin Stoja
Located in Troy, NY
paint was very expensive back during the times of the Renaissance. The Madonna was always held in high
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2010s Renaissance Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Pair Harrison & Gil "Dauphine" Gilded Carved Wood Faux Bois and Grapes Mirrors
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
very expensive when new. They are hand- made by Harrision & Gil of Los Angeles who made them in
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2010s Singaporean Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Original Vintage German Movie Poster "Man in Black" MIB, Germany 1997
Located in Nuernberg, DE
wish to have it with the frame it's very expensive to ship, so best is you choose your own frame. Found
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1990s German Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Royal Souvenirs by Geoffrey Warren, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
reasonably priced, although early, rare and very expensive pieces are also described. Includes a large
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Vintage 1970s English Books

Materials

Paper

Glam Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Clip-On Earrings 1990s PSF Vintage Collection
Located in Palm Springs, CA
done with faux pearls and rhinestones . Beautifully made, they look very expensive.
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Palm Springs Fashionista Curated Vintage Earring Collection 1950s-2000 #4/100
Located in Palm Springs, CA
shape green rhinestones on gold plate clip on backs. Look very expensive!
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Pair of Sterling Low Tazzae
Located in Montreal, QC
. This sort of cutwork went out of fashion in the 1930s. It was very expensive to produce. This pair
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Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Austrian Silver Galleried Oval Tray
Located in Montreal, QC
very expensive to make such trays and consequently they are not common.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George F. Couture New York Embroidered Jacket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
expensive & the finest stores such as Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman & Saks Fifth Avenue Size is mentioned
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20th Century American Evening Gowns

1920s Tin Advertising Sign for Chicorée Mondiale by Rob Otten, Belgium
By Rob Otten
Located in Antwerp, BE
was payed in Brussels - 652/1927/50. Coffee was a very expensive product in the 1920s, so
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Tin

Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
between 1955-1969. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace. It is all prong set and wow does it
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s
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H 15 in W 0.33 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 15 in
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Pave Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
expensive French apartments. It also may resemble leaves. Almost up to the eye of the beholder. But it does
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Pennino Baguette and Pave Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Pave Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s
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H 1 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 5 in L 14.5 in
Collectible KJL Silver Crystal Drop Brooch Circa 2000s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
moves easily and has dangles at the bottom and two places on the side. Looks much more expensive than
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Collectible KJL Silver Crystal Drop Brooch Circa 2000s
Collectible KJL Silver Crystal Drop Brooch Circa 2000s
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H 5.5 in W 2 in D 0.25 in Dm 2 in L 5.5 in
Antique Fine Quality Chinoiserie Chinese Brass Covered Camphor Wood Chest Coffer
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
rare and absolutely charming, would have been very expensive when new. Integral candle box. No loose
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18k Gold Drop Earrings with Green Tourmaline Disk Beads
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
very expensive and it would produce too much waste. The unusual disk cut, though, makes it a
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2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Earrings

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vico Magistretti 'Snow' Floor Lamp for Oluce, Italy, 1973
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
’ and was only in production for a very short period because this was a very expensive lamp at these
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Steel

Solid Stainless Steel Center or Dining Table by Ron Seff, 1980s
By Ron Seff
Located in Hamburg, PA
expensive new: retailed originally for $29,000.00. Has original glass but some scratches, you may want to
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Stainless Steel

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, which we include. Given the size and complexity of this toy, it would have been very expensive and only
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Austrian Bronze of a Bearded Jew
Located in New York, NY
. This bronze would have been very expensive to purchase at the time, as its more time consuming process
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Pair of Large Bitossi Archaeological Series Vases, circa 1980
By Bitossi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
scale would've been very expensive new and is now a rare survivor set.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Center Table Signed Krieger
By Antoine Krieger
Located in Cypress, CA
purpose, but, very expensive’.  
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Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

Silver Cheroot Case from Mtb ‘Brave Borderer, ’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
naval vessels in the world at the time of their commissioning in 1960. They proved to be very expensive
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Antique 1850s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver

The Wrestlers (Illustration for Homer's Odyssey)
By François-Louis Schmied
Located in London, GB
, particularly in the area of publishing. His books were very expensive to produce and were always printed in a
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1920s Art Deco Nude Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey
By François-Louis Schmied
Located in London, GB
, particularly in the area of publishing. His books were very expensive to produce and were always printed in a
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1920s Art Deco Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood

Rare Antique Swedish Blue Marbled Pine Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
very expensive to make at the time, and the iron details. The patina is the genuine result of 250 years
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Swedish Blue Marbled Pine Chest
Rare Antique Swedish Blue Marbled Pine Chest
H 14.57 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
Floral G-Plan Housemaster Chair
Located in Alton, GB
in limited numbers. They were, for the era, very expensive and justifiably so when you consider the
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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Floral G-Plan Housemaster Chair
Floral G-Plan Housemaster Chair
H 34.26 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Dutch Large Silver "brij" Spoon by C.J. Begeer Utrecht, 1909
By C.J. Begeer
Located in Delft, NL
used as a serving spoon for stew and other stews, or a very dignified and therefore very expensive dish
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Ten EA 208 Eames Tan Leather Soft Pad All Group Office Chairs by Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
beautiful condition. Please note that the chairs were ordered with a leather back, a very expensive option
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Exceptionally Rare Rene Lalique signed Liseron footed glass 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
being very expensive and few were made and sold. Later he simplified his designs and they then sold well
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Bulldog Toy, Straw Stuffed Velvet, 1920s, Europe
Located in Antwerp, BE
very unique to own such a toy as it was very expensive in that time. For his age this dog toy is still
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Straw, Glass

19th Century Dutch Silver Fish Serving Spoon with Agate
Located in Delft, NL
grams and with box 414 grams In the 19th century in The Netherlands, silver was very expensive
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Serving Pieces

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Agate, Silver

Japanese Antique Low Table Zelkova Wood 1930s-1950s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
this big is now very expensive. It has a very solid feel. It is made entirely of zelkova wood, and the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Happiness Is Expensive - Black/Pink Edition, Hand-Embellished
By Prefab77
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Happiness is Expensive Black/Pink Edition" by Prefab77 is a 6-Color Screen Print on 300gsm Fabrino
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2010s Street Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Happiness Is Expensive - Grey/Gold Edition, Hand-Embellished
By Prefab77
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Happiness is Expensive Grey/Gold Edition" by Prefab77 is a 6-Color Screen Print on 300gsm Fabrino
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2010s Street Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
only have been owned by a church (or monastery), because this would have been a very expensive relic
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Style Inlaid Satinwood Cassone
Located in Cypress, CA
because satinwood is very expensive. That leads us to the conclusion that this piece was made for an
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Satinwood

19th Century Red and Blue Flower Wool Runner Karabagh Caucasian Rug, circa 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
the "cochineal red", which is a natural, very expensive dye, obtained from the homonymous insect
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Mid-20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Khotan Rug The Pomegranate Tree Field Design, 1880-1900
Located in Ferrara, IT
Although not very expensive this Khotan that measures 300 × 145 cm (9' 10" × 4' 9") knotted in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Gothic Revival 19th Century Mahogany Despatch Box Pugin
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
, worthy of further investigation to unearth its history (would have been very expensive when made, so must
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19c Folk Art Country Swedish Adze Carved Rosewood Tripod Table Bowl Decorative
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
expensive timber! It shows the most skilled hand woodworking, using a tool similar to an axe, to create the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rosewood, Oak

18th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain in Gilt-Mount 'Ormolu', Centrepiece
Located in Lantau, HK
were very expensive. Gilt bronze was a major element of the interior decoration of the houses of the
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Centerpieces

Materials

Ormolu

Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Pulcino, 1962
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in London, GB
very expensive. When first released in 1962 they were only made to order and remain very rare today.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Birks and Sons Platinum Ladies Art Deco Diamond Dress Watch from 1930's
By Adams
Located in Long Beach, CA
expensive as well. The cord band can easily be adjust to fit your wrist and is easy to replace. This caliber
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Set of Five 18th Century Wooden Pigment Jars
Located in Vosselaar, BE
and there you can even find old paint dots. Pigments were very expensive up to the 19th century. They
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Jars

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    Yes, emeralds are expensive due to their rarity. These stones are known to be rarer and more expensive than diamonds.
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    Yes, Opal can be expensive. Black Opals in particular are quite valuable and may earn prices of up to $10,000 a carat. White opals are the least expensive of the opal family.
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    Garnets can be expensive depending on the variety. For instance, tsavorite and demantoid, the rarest varieties, can sell for thousands of dollars per carat.
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    Yes, rubies can be quite expensive. Rubies of exceptional quality have recorded prices of over $1,000,000 per carat.
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    Panerai is so expensive because it is a revered luxury brand. Panerai timepieces are created from quality materials and the company’s offerings are also associated with reputable production methods. The brand’s innovative watch designs have rendered Panerai a celebrated brand. Shop Panerai watches on 1stDibs.
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    One of the reasons Cartier is so expensive is because, since its inception in 1847, the brand has had a massive celebrity fan base that spans royals, movie stars, singers and socialites. The brand also uses the highest quality metals and gems in their pieces, rendering them expensive to produce. Lastly, most Cartier pieces are easy to identify, making brand recognition a key factor in the brand's exclusivity.
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    Tiffany pieces are so expensive because the brand is one of the first luxury jewelry houses in America. The pieces are made with extremely high quality metals and gemstones. Plus, since the brand's inception in 1837, Tiffany has created an image associated with sophistication and exclusivity, which is part of the reason the celebrity following is so big.
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    The most expensive wood in the world is agarwood. This dark resinous wood is used in incense, perfume, and to make small carvings.In 2010, this wood sold for as high as $100,000/kg.
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    The most expensive Rolex ever sold is the Paul Newman Daytona. This Rolex was purchased for $17.8 million in 2017. On 1stDibs, there are expensive Rolex watches but there is a wide variety available, so it should be easy to find a good fit for your tastes as well as your budget.
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    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
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    Balenciaga is so expensive because it's one of the world's top fashion houses. Its cult status among celebrities in addition to its handmade production are two factors that contribute to Balenciaga pieces being so expensive.
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    Gucci is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Gucci a highly coveted brand.
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    Because shearling comes from the hide of a lamb, it is more limited. The most important factor in determining price is the softness of the wool and how thin the leather is. The higher quality jackets are warm but lighter weight.
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    Blancpain is so expensive for a few reasons. One is due to innovation, which the Swiss luxury watchmaker has a long history of, having created the first-ever automatic wristwatch in 1926. Blancpain is known for being on the cutting edge of design, and many collectors are willing to pay high prices to own both its vintage and contemporary timepieces as a result. The watchmaker is also known for using exceptionally fine materials and employing time-honored crafting techniques that make the quality of its timepieces exceptional. In addition, Blancpain makes about half as many watches per year as some of its biggest competitors, so supply is often low compared to demand. Find a diverse assortment of Blancpain watches on 1stDibs.
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    There are a few reasons why Steelcase is so expensive. Steelcase was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1912 as the Metal Office Furniture Company, promoting steel desks and other furnishings as safer, fireproof alternatives to wooden pieces at a time when smoking in the workplace was common. The company invests heavily in research and development to continue to make advancements in ergonomic design that make its furniture more durable and comfortable. Steelcase also uses quality materials that cost more to source. Plus, demand for Steelcase tends to be high, contributing to high price points. Explore a selection of Steelcase furniture on 1stDibs.