Is old costume jewelry worth anything?

Answer 1

Yes, antique jewelry is worth more than jewelry todayNot necessarily so. Modern jewellery from a well known maker with high quality materials is probably more valuable than the converse would be.

Answer 2

The value of costume jewelry is determined by how old it is, whether it is made by a collectible designer, and its condition. Older costume jewelry has more value especially if it is art deco or Victorian.

Answer 3

Both gold and silver have great value. The value depends upon the purity and amount in each piece of jewelry. Normally gold jewelry whether it is white gold or yellow gold is considered to be fine jewelry; while silver jewelry is often considered to be semiprecious. Costume jewelry on the other hand is normally not made of either gold or silver but mostly consists of metal alloys and/or beading. Costume jewelry is also referred to as fashion jewelry and it is often far more affordable than it's fine and semiprecious counterparts. The wonderful part of this is it allows women to stay current with many pieces of beautiful jewelry to accompany their entire wardrobe at a fraction of the cost.

Answer 4

Yes very much so especially the pins with the big chunky crystals or gems in them. There was some very good costume jewelry made from the 20's through 70's that isn't like the stuff they sell today. I have found, some cases, real gems and gold. The really good pieces are often stamped on the back with the name of company. If you are interested in selling your things research them carefully before taking them to an antique store. Many times the store will tell you a lower price and then turn around and sell them for a really nice high price. Most collectibles have secondary market books out listing current prices, but I am not sure there is any on costume jewelry. EBay is also another place to check for the value of something.