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Posted by jewellerycafe on 02-Nov-2011 11:43 Report
valuations question
I have a vintage brooch signed Cherny 18K I bought as part of an estate lot. (not selling it at the moment) I also have some other items that I am not sure of the value of these either. Who would you reccommend I go and see to get a valuation of these items?  A jeweller or antiques store?
Cheers Sylvia
 
Replied by nefer_sold on 02-Nov-2011 12:00 (Ref 2318220) Report

If you want a proper valuation you will need to go to a jeweller and pay for a written valuation - this you can then include as part of the sale.  Just remember the valuation and actual resale price are totally different things.  A valuation is usually for insurance purposes only not an indication of what you can get for an item.  A valuation may state an item is worth $500 but the resale value is only $200.

Usually antique dealers will quote you a price that they would pay to acquire it and then sell for up to 200% more.
Replied by issabella10 on 02-Nov-2011 12:55 (Ref 2318236) Report
Hi Sylvia ,most Libraries will have books on apprasing Antique Jewellery or you can reserve them ( most Libraries are online)

 The Official Identification and Price Guide to Antique Jewelry is a good start .

Great if you need to check numerous items , then you can also use Google to see if similar items have sold/are for sale and what for etc.
Replied by limegreen on 02-Nov-2011 13:54 (Ref 2318246) Report
Have you tried putting it into Google?    I just put in Cherny 18k brooch and some very nice items came up.   They look like high class items.

Ann
Replied by pashmina on 02-Nov-2011 20:29 (Ref 2318282) Report
I too Googled....and lots came up...some nice brooches





Replied by jewellerycafe on 02-Nov-2011 21:43 (Ref 2318292) Report
Thanks everyone for your replies. I too have googled it and have seen the very same style brooch on another auction site for $750. Too COOOOOOOL! Someone's trash has just become my treasure!
Cheerio Sylvia
Replied by huonbrook on 03-Nov-2011 10:48 (Ref 2318344) Report
Morning Glory Antiques & Jewelry
have a valuation service and seem reputable
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