Perhaps you once loved those filigree earrings, that diamond watch, the sparkling ring, or your fancy dangling bracelet. Now, however, they’ve lost their appeal. Maybe they don’t fit your style anymore or remind you of an ex-love you’d rather never think about again. Or they could’ve been a gift from a distant relative.
Vintage jewellery you never wear is a wonderful opportunity for making some cash — but you might wonder how to identify vintage jewellery and determine its worth.
We’ve put together the ultimate guide on how to identify vintage costume jewellery and how to assess the value of that vintage jewellery. There are several vintage jewellery identifiers you can use to figure out whether what you own is, in fact, vintage jewellery.
You might own several pieces of both fine and costume jewellery, but you might not be sure what you’ve got. Let’s look at surefire vintage jewellery identifiers.
Keep in mind that vintage jewellery isn’t as old as antique jewellery. For a piece of jewellery to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Once a piece has its 100th birthday, it’s considered an antique and might be even more valuable.
Don’t just look at the top side of the piece. Turn it over and check out the detail on the underside. High-quality pieces are nicely finished from top to bottom.
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Closely examining your piece of jewelry and tracking down any existing certificates of authenticity might take time, but it’s critical to figuring out the worth of your jewelry.
Get online and visit sites that offer vintage and antique jewellery valuation services. There are several trustworthy resources that can help you estimate your vintage jewellery’s value. Find a vintage and antique jewellery identification guide to get you started.
The most priceless heirloom in the world isn’t worth much if you can’t find a buyer to purchase it. Selling it yourself on OLX, Gumtree won’t usually snag you the best price and can be quite a hassle. Talk with a professional, experienced jewellery buyer and get their recommendation. They will most likely want to examine the piece themselves and then offer you an appraisal. This service typically costs a nominal fee, but they can help you sell your vintage jewellery simply and safely, while pulling in the most money possible.
Knowing how to identify vintage jewellery is the first step toward selling those unworn pieces you have filling your jewellery box. Whether you have rare valuable costume jewellery, designer vintage jewellery or even an unknown piece, it could be worth much more than you expect. Looking closely at the piece helps you know exactly what you have and figure out how to estimate the piece’s value. Do some research and find any hard evidence of authenticity, then contact Gold Capital (011) 447 4522 to make sure you get top dollar for your piece/s
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