When I walk to the mailbox, I find seed catalogs and auction flyers. The days are longer with flowers blooming and robins are building nests. The outdoor country auctions are my favorites and a source of new glassware and primitives.

Shipping anywhere, even locally is arguably the most 'dangerous' part of our trade. International shipping however is in its own league. It is cause for such anxiety and fear among some dealers that many I know, in the continental USA, will not ship abroad, period. I have found though that most of the stress, pain and suffering can indeed be minimized and this blog will try to explain how.

This is a modern reproduction of an antique Jumeau E12J doll. When molds to make modern copies are taken from authentic antique dolls and copies are decorated by accomplished doll artists, they can be all too easily mistaken for originals.

View the complete listing in The Ruby Lane Repro Shop

There is a very convenient and easy way to mark a special collectible or favorite item when surfing around Ruby Lane… it is called the WISH LIST. The add to wish list function (with a heart next to it) is located on the upper right side of the page under the “Add To Cart” Button. Just click the button and the item goes to your wish list to view later…. How simple is that?

The Blog recently featured a fine article on the importance of originality in design, entitled A few Thoughts about Jewelry Design: Copying vs. Transforming, by Marcia Southwick of B Bold Jewelry for Boomer Girls on Ruby Lane. It brought up some points that are often debated by staff. As you are aware, with a few exceptions, reproduction items are not allowed on Ruby Lane.

Helen Gilbert from Catisfaction's Glass Gallery on Ruby Lane