Vintage Jewellery Is Back In Fashion! By Claire Silver At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Has your grandma left you her rings and necklace? If so you may be sitting on a undiscovered goldmine, forgive the pun. Antique jewellery has never been so fashionable. Expensive stones and high carat metal will always carry a curtain market price. Antique jewellery however has developed a strong market however simply on its antique status.

Fashion-forward celebrities including Nicole Richie, Ashley Simpson, and Victoria Beckham have been adding a unique sparkle to their wardrobes with one-off pieces of antique and vintage jewellery.

And with the red carpet coming to Dubai this month, thanks to the fifth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival, style-conscious women in the region are also investing in vintage pieces and keeping up-to-date with the latest fashion must-haves.

Anna Haughton, Co-organiser of 'Art Antiques Design Dubai', said:

'Beautiful jewellery is the perfect way to accessorise any outfit, and many trend-setting celebrities have shown that wearing out-of-the-ordinary pieces is a great way to stand out from the crowd.'

Vintage jewellery is now back in fashion like never before. Some women are discovering their mother's, grandmother's, or even great-grandmother's diamond necklaces pendants and taking them out into the light of day for the first time in decades. Others discover these pieces through retailers, auction sites, and estate sales.

Regardless of how you have discovered antique jewellery, there are some things you should know before purchasing (or selling) the piece. These are also general guidelines for people who are rediscovering their family's vintage gemstones, since understanding their value is essential.

First, it is important to get a diamond appraiser to take a look at your jewellery. An expert's opinion is essential, because there are many fake diamonds and other gemstones out there being passed off as the real thing. And unless you have the right training and equipment, there is no way to distinguish between a real and fake diamond.

Make sure that your appraiser gives you a written estimate of the jewellery's value. This is important even if you're just rediscovering your grandma's jewels because you will need this estimate for tax and insurance purposes. It will also provide valuable information about the quality and condition of the gems and whether they have any damage.

If you are buying antique jewellery as an investment, you need to know how much the piece is worth in today's market. The overall value depends on the value of the gems and precious metals in the piece, as well as the style and designer, and how the market values pieces of that type currently.

Many online sites and antique value books can help provide information about the market value of your diamond necklaces pendants. You can also hire an antiques appraiser with expertise in vintage jewels. Although there will be a small cost associated with this service, it may be worth it if you can more accurately know the piece's value.

Break down the value of the vintage jewellery according to the values of the individual gemstones, the metal in the setting, the designer's appeal, and the current state of demand in the market, and you can better determine if it is a good investment.

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