The concept of antique jewelery is relatively vague and also quite recent: in fact, this term usually refers to all forms of working with metals and precious stones through a precise artistic process, which follows a defined style. The “modern” jewels are not simply the result of the “combination” of the resources used but to affect the value there are several factors, such as the quality of the work itself as well as the aesthetic aspect. How do we know if we have a “rare piece” in the drawer?
If you have these antique jewels in your drawer, you are rich: this is the value
We can identify from the temporal point of view the Eighteenth century as the “starting date” of the concept of jewelry modern, as just starting from the 18th century the manufacturing skills began to follow the various artistic styles that have followed one another from that moment on. The jewels prior to the eighteenth century are mostly the subject of archaeologists and enthusiasts and have a non-economic value, as much as historical.
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The elements to distinguish a precious jewel are various: first of all it is necessary to understand the nature of the jewel and who made it: traditionally starting from the past centuries the various brand they affixed through punching its own symbol or logo, as well as the series. Through the punching the purity of the metals used (usually gold and argento). It is also important to evaluate the presence of precious stones which, in order to be considered of value, must have specific peculiarities, such as the ability to be crossed by light from side to side. The “how” the stones are inserted in the jewel, ie the technique, also affects the final value: if for example it is simply glued, the value tends to decrease, while if the finish has a setting, the value is significantly higher.
It is always a good idea to have our jewel evaluated by an expert, not stopping at the first judgment.
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