How do I find the value of antique jewelry?

How do I find the value of antique jewelry?

Use a magnifying glass to search for marks inside the piece. If it’s made from gold, platinum or silver, it will have a stamp. The material the vintage jewelry is made from can make literally thousands of dollars of difference in its value. The cut of the gems can also point to specific eras.

Where can I get jewelry appraised for free?

Most local, reputable jewelers will give you an appraisal for free. Check the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers for a recommendation. Yelp reviews can also be helpful.

How can you tell how old jewelry is?

5 Clues to Help Identify the Date of Jewelry

1. Look at the findings and fittings on earrings.
2. Look at the findings and fittings on brooches.
3. Identify the material.
4. Use color to guess the time period.
5. Look at marks and hallmarks.

What is the safest way to sell jewelry?

Selling your jewelry in person to a local shop may still be the best way to get the most money out of it. Here, too, you have lots of options, including coin shops, pawnshops, consignment shops and jewelers. The American Gem Society provides a list of local jewelers who buy jewelry.

How many years do you have to be called vintage?

Most antique dealers consider an item to be vintage if it is at least 40 years old.

Who are the best antique jewellery dealers in Sydney?

Starting in 1986, we have been dealing in antique jewellery and fine modern jewellery, wrist watches, pocket watches and antique clocks, silver and objet D’art, and have made a name as one of Sydney’s finest antique jewellery dealers, and are in the beautiful and historic Queen Victoria Building in the heart of Sydney, New South Wales.

What kind of jewellery do they sell at jewellers?

Large variety of necklaces, lockets, bracelets, bangles, cameos, watches and menswear including cufflinks. High quality antique gold filled, solid gold, rolled gold and sterling silver jewellery at affordable prices.

Where can I find a bijoux Gallery in Sydney?

Surprising customers with a range of investment quality items, appealing to a wide variety of tastes. Our bijoux gallery is easy to find, located in the Sydney’s CBD on the Ground Floor of the historic Strand Arcade, Shop 30A, 412 George St.

What do we buy at Kalmar antiques?

We Buy, Gold, Silver, Pearls, Antique Jewellery & more… Kalmar Antiques would like to welcome you to our website.