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Collector's Corner - The Basics

Collector's Corner - The Basics

Posted by Jim Olson on Oct 20th 2021

Buy what appeals to you. Buy what you like. Buy what speaks to your heart. If you are collecting with the hope that eventually it is also an investment, get educated and buy the best you can!“Col … read more
Collector’s Corner The Importance of Provenance

Collector’s Corner The Importance of Provenance

Posted by Jim Olson on Aug 27th 2021

One picture of Billy the Kid is worth over 2 million dollars. Another is hardly worth anything. The difference—provenance!According to the dictionary, the word Provenance is a noun which means: 1. ORI … read more
Collector's Corner Chief's Blankets

Collector's Corner Chief's Blankets

Posted by Jim Olson on Jun 11th 2021

Although historically the Navajo people never really had any one person recognized as a “Chief” per-se, they are well known for their “Chief’s” blankets. A Chief’s blanket was said to be called s … read more
Collector’s Corner Silver Hallmarks

Collector’s Corner Silver Hallmarks

Posted by Jim Olson on Feb 22nd 2021

Advanced collectors of Native American and Southwestern style jewelry will most often turn an item over and inspect the back of it after glancing at the front. In many cases, the back can tell th … read more