Dating antique jewellery

Jewelry Identification – Antique Jewelry University

At its most basic, we can usually easily identify the type of jewelry i.e. ring, necklace, bracelet, etc. without any specialized knowledge. However ...

Rings, Dating Vintage Rings - Morning Glory Jewelry & Antiques

Many new rings are available with the older stones and settings. filigrees, older diamond cuts and even all-out reproductions.

4 Ways to Identify Antique and Vintage Jewelry

1. Figure Out the Jewelry Style. One of the most telling ways to identify your jewelry is by its style, which can correspond to a specific time period or area.

Easy Tips to Determine the Value of Vintage Jewelry

Many factors can determine how much vintage jewelry is worth, including its age, design, inclusion of semi-precious and precious gemstones/metals, and current ...

Dating Jewellery by clasp,pin etc - Antiques Board

Where do you all find your dating info when you are looking at vintage jewellery clasps and pins etc?. I googled quite a lot and somehow managed to come up ...

How to date vintage jewelry : r/jewelers - Reddit

It's hard to date that to a specific year, because they were made over multiple years. A photo would definitely help, but posting it in this ...

How to Identify the Age of a Jewelry Piece - Ivy & Rose

Hallmarks and Maker's Marks: One of the primary indicators of a jewelry piece's age is the presence of hallmarks and maker's marks. These marks ...

How to Identify and Authenticate Your Vintage Jewelry

Hallmarks and Stamps: Check for hallmarks, stamps, or maker's marks on the jewelry. These marks can provide valuable information about the ...

Help dating necklace style - Antiques Board

It is sterling and measures 17-3/8" long, the center drop measures 1-3/4". It has a basic spring ring clasp and the beads are faceted citrine.

Help Dating Antique Pendant : r/jewelry - Reddit

My great aunt gave this to me and said it was my great grandmother's. I think it's quartz, with two tiny diamonds, and the teensiest ...

5 Easy Clues for Dating Antique or Vintage Jewelry - HobbyLark

There are many more clues than just five, but these are quick and easy ways to help determine the age of your jewelry.

dating jewellery – The Jewellery Muse Blog - WordPress.com

Finally, the most important tip when learning to date vintage jewellery is to handle as many pieces as possible. Go to auctions, antique fairs and proper ...

Antique Jewelry Identification Guide - Francis Alukkas

Antique jewelry can be often identified by their style. Simple way by which you can identify antique jewelry is to first check for hallmarks. Hallmarks are a ...

Tips for Collecting & Dating Vintage Costume Jewellery - YouTube

For personal reasons I will be taking a short hiatus from creating new content. In the interum I will be sharing some videos from my Patreon ...

How To Date Antique Rings?

In this detailed guide on how to date antique rings, we embark on a journey to explore the distinguishing features of Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco ...

Dating Antique Jewellery: More on Clasps – Part III

Two key clasps introduced in the 19th century are the spring ring (or bolt ring) clasp and the tube clasp.

A Quick and Easy Guide to Dating Antique Jewellery Pieces

Dating antique jewellery is tricky and as such best left to an expert. That said, it is worth familiarising yourself with some of the ...

Dating Antique Jewellery: More on Clasps – Part I

If a piece of antique jewellery is not hallmarked, it can be difficult to definitely date it. Often, the metal used can help, say, ...

Dating Brooches by Clasp or Fastening - Modern Vintage Style

Most modern jewellery has this type of locking C clasp although it is still possible to find modern brooches using C or Trombone clasps. L to R: ...

Tools for Dating Vintage Costume Jewelry

Many tools and techniques are familiar to the experienced collector, including dating by textured versus smooth back casting, extended pin stems and simple “C” ...