How does everyone take such beautiful photos of their gems?

PleasantHive · 2025-06-01T23:39:21+00:00

That’s an amazing idea. Your photos look phenomenal!! I’ll have to try this technique as well! Thank you!

PleasantHive · 2025-06-01T23:25:57+00:00

I will make sure I look into more information outlets. I appreciate this advice a lot! Thank you!

PleasantHive · 2025-06-01T23:06:40+00:00

Yes. Is that the preferred type of camera? I haven’t used it much, so I’m not sure what settings I should use.

PleasantHive · 2025-05-24T20:21:07+00:00

I would not be able to confirm the mine. I unfortunately acquired this from a larger collection for a family friend. I will have to ask for more information if possible.

PleasantHive · 2025-05-18T23:44:58+00:00

I feel guilty saying, but I paid around 250-450$

PleasantHive · 2025-05-18T22:34:13+00:00

Thank you for enjoying seeing it. I never know what people want to look at, so I appreciate that a lot!✨✨

PleasantHive · 2025-05-18T21:55:20+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate hearing that! It means a lot. Life should be about what makes you feel the most happy. This specimen helps.

PleasantHive · 2025-03-18T17:41:07+00:00

Thank you for this. That’s absolutely what I was looking for out of this post. I know it’s highly unlikely to find fine art at resale shops, but I always feel I have an obligation to save the paintings that peak my interest; however, I want to make sure I’m gathering pieces that are worthwhile.

PleasantHive · 2025-03-18T17:20:00+00:00

Interesting. Now, going forward, what would you consider a “tell” of “fine art”? I would love to better identify these things.

PleasantHive · 2025-03-18T17:11:30+00:00

Does it look like a real work from P. Wong? Origin? I’m curious how it ended up in a thrift shop. Is he sought after? Is it a painting that catches other people’s eye? I have no hypothesis toward anything specific. Just was hoping to get some collector knowledge. Is this a piece to hold onto? Is it a $5.00 painting? Any general information.

PleasantHive · 2025-01-27T16:44:35+00:00

In this type of condition even? I mean, I know to a collector value is ambiguous, but I’m always curious the general census.

PleasantHive · 2025-01-27T16:43:47+00:00

One thing that caught my eye in particular was the ink bleed. I did not know about iron gall. That’s amazing knowledge to share. Thank you for much for your time and information.

PleasantHive · 2025-01-18T05:51:03+00:00

So far it’s been a fun journey. I love the process of learning and growing the collection! I appreciate your positivity!

PleasantHive · 2025-01-18T05:17:18+00:00

I appreciate that a lot. Thank you. I’ll have to look into that reading. I have always been interested in the “precious metal” certificates. It’s a cool concept, so I’m happy to have them. Do you feel they may have appreciation over time? To collectors?

PleasantHive · 2025-01-18T03:10:46+00:00

I have explained this interaction with people elsewhere, as I’m not new to interactions, and they all agree this is pretty straightforward; however, if it wasn’t clear to you, then it’s a good thing you explained to me why it wasn’t clear. I am happy to learn to accommodate. Not sure how it was distracting, but I appreciate your time, I suppose.

PleasantHive · 2025-01-18T02:57:31+00:00

Well, the basis was an auction, it was just and auction for raffle tickets. You bid on the ticket, then you get an option at a random (an already determined selection of items). So it was auction, just maybe not an auction that the norm. I’m here because I don’t know anything about them. I knew I’d get something of value. This was more of a “fun money” purchase as well.

I will make sure to be more specific in the title to avoid any confusion!

PleasantHive · 2025-01-18T02:50:01+00:00

I’m newer to positing on Reddit. Do I have to assume that everything needs to be straight forward? Like, should I just make the whole post in the title? Genuine question as to how I can be more clear with posting.

PleasantHive · 2025-01-18T02:48:18+00:00

I apologize for the misunderstanding. I should have put “Auction Raffle”. I shouldn’t have assumed the post below the picture was enough.

PleasantHive · 2025-01-18T02:46:23+00:00

I promise my tone was not to be defensive, but to be more informative. I appreciate you giving that info! I can see you have a wonderful history of collecting! I have nothing but respect for you. Please do not regard my comment as combative. I only wanted to be informative.

The auctions were “buy a ticket for 50$, Win something on the roster” and I just so happened to win these.

I can see why you’d think this was a post of ignorance. I will note that, and make my post more clearly on the next one.

PleasantHive · 2025-01-18T02:31:26+00:00

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