What's Trending in Vintage & Antiques — Week of October 12

Some of the most interesting finds right now are hiding in plain sight — on wrists, in attics, on kitchen shelves, and mantelpieces. This week, four familiar object types moved, and the clues that matter are already visible to anyone with a phone.

Crystal Bracelets — 4× vs. last week

Found this week: Givenchy Black Crystal Link Bracelet

Crystal bracelets moved hard this week, with the Givenchy Black Crystal Link Bracelet — smoky emerald-cut stones set in a bold metal chain — as a leading example.

Look for the signature Givenchy charm and the deep, faceted cut of each smoky black crystal — both show up clearly in a close-up shot from above.

Wicker Baskets — up vs. last week

Found this week: Vintage Wicker Picnic Basket — Est. $56

Wicker baskets had a strong week, and the Vintage Wicker Picnic Basket — woven with the kind of tight, even pattern that signals older craft — shows what's moving.

Set yours on a flat surface and photograph the weave from the side — consistent wicker work and a solid, unwarped frame are the details worth capturing.

Art Mugs — on the rise

Found this week: Van Gogh Irises Mug — Est. $19

The Van Gogh Irises Mug — a porcelain piece carrying a full-color reproduction of the famous painting — is riding a wave of interest in art mugs this week.

Flip the mug and photograph the base for any maker's mark, then get a straight-on shot of the irises to show the print quality and wrap.

Porcelain Vases — 2× vs. last week

Found this week: Satsuma Style Porcelain Vase — Est. $60

Porcelain vases picked up ground this week; the Satsuma-style example, hand-painted with peacocks and floral motifs in the mid-century Japanese tradition, captures what the category is doing.

Photograph the painted detail up close and note whether the lines look hand-drawn rather than printed — peacock feathers and petals are the clearest test.

Your move

Spot something that fits? Scan it — you might be sitting on this week's find.