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Nine Held For Selling Fake Antique Jewellery

Nine Held For Selling Fake Antique JewelleryNine persons, including two women, have been arrested for allegedly selling fake gold jewelry, mostly to doctors.

The police have seized about 25kg of fake gold from the gang.

The gang, which posed as street vendors, preyed on many people many in different cities. Its members frequently changed their locations. They duped doctors into buying what they claimed were antique jewellery excavated from hidden treasures.

Dr Chaitra, a resident of JP Nagar and one of the victims, filed a complaint with the police stating that a gang visited her clinic seeking treatment. The gang members offered to sell jewellery to her as they were in dire need of money. Later, she came to know that the jewellery was fake.

The JP Nagar police, headed by inspector SK Umesh, arrested the gang members from Ramachandrapura near Chandapura, on the outskirts of the city. Gang members confessed to have visited Dr Chaitra’s clinic. They consulted Dr Chaitra for various ailments for a couple of months. Earlier, they told Dr Chaitra that their relatives had stumbled upon a treasure while carrying out excavation work in Golconda, near Hyderabad. They claimed that the jewellery belonged to the British era and was worth a fortune.

The nine arrested were agents who had procured jewelry from a disposal gang in Gujarat.

From Dnaindia.com:

Vintage Collectibles – A way of Catching Beauty of Old and Rare Art Works

Vintage <b>Collectibles</b> - A way of Catching Beauty of Old and Rare Art Works

Vintage or antique collectibles may be defined as things that are old and rare, and desired because of certain unique features, pertaining to an era which has passed. Specific features make antique collectibles especially beautiful and greatly in demand– like their craftsmanship, art and design. For example, the real beauty of Georgian furniture is its very ornate design and carvings.

It is important to note that any item can come into category of antique collection if they are old enough, but their true value is determined by aesthetic appeal and their acceptance by society. The best places to collect these rare collectible items are art and historical museums and auction functions. Sometimes, by luck, you can also get a wonderful collection of vintage items from various renowned yet old antique showrooms and departmental stores. However, the use of internt open various other ways too for searching for a rare old piece of art. Some online collectible stores are specialized in offering a vast range of vintage collectibles.

Antique collectibles are tangible pieces of history and culture that have passed us by. Jewellery pieces, chandeliers, wall-clocks, antique wall hangings and drapes, porcelain figurines and vases, and some distinct items fall under this category of collectible items. Also, engraving was a well-known feature of antique jewellery. However, the beauty of antique collectibles is often hard to maintain- the metal becomes rusty due to oxidation, and stones fade (for example, turquoise fades to dull green). So it is important to take care of these precious antiques.

It is not just the vintage jewellery or antique collectible that is beautiful. You can collect old furniture and even accessories, like motorcycle accessories, Barbie accessories etc., as a memorable collection of vintage items. For example – antique wall clocks are quite unique in their aesthetic appeal. These antique collectibles are like chameleons, they blend perfectly with the interior décor. Moreover, they add a classic finish to any room and a touch of elegance. We value antique collectible wall clocks because of their complex movements, impressive mouldings, marvellous inlays, and expensive brass fittings, in beautifully polished walnut or ebony cases.