| our grandma left you her rings and necklace? If so | | | | understanding their value is essential. |
| you may be sitting on a undiscovered goldmine, | | | | First, it is important to get a diamond appraiser to |
| forgive the pun. Antique jewellery has never been so | | | | take a look at your jewellery. An expert's opinion is |
| fashionable. Expensive stones and high carat metal will | | | | essential, because there are many fake diamonds and |
| always carry a curtain market price. Antique jewellery | | | | other gemstones out there being passed off as the |
| however has developed a strong market however | | | | real thing. And unless you have the right training and |
| simply on its antique status. | | | | equipment, there is no way to distinguish between a |
| Fashion-forward celebrities including Nicole Richie, | | | | real and fake diamond. |
| Ashley Simpson, and Victoria Beckham have been | | | | Make sure that your appraiser gives you a written |
| adding a unique sparkle to their wardrobes with | | | | estimate of the jewellery's value. This is important |
| one-off pieces of antique and vintage jewellery. | | | | even if you're just rediscovering your grandma's |
| And with the red carpet coming to Dubai this month, | | | | jewels because you will need this estimate for tax |
| thanks to the fifth edition of the Dubai International | | | | and insurance purposes. It will also provide valuable |
| Film Festival, style-conscious women in the region are | | | | information about the quality and condition of the |
| also investing in vintage pieces and keeping | | | | gems and whether they have any damage. |
| up-to-date with the latest fashion must-haves. | | | | If you are buying antique jewellery as an investment, |
| Anna Haughton, Co-organiser of 'Art Antiques Design | | | | you need to know how much the piece is worth in |
| Dubai', said: | | | | today's market. The overall value depends on the |
| 'Beautiful jewellery is the perfect way to accessorise | | | | value of the gems and precious metals in the piece, |
| any outfit, and many trend-setting celebrities have | | | | as well as the style and designer, and how the |
| shown that wearing out-of-the-ordinary pieces is a | | | | market values pieces of that type currently. |
| great way to stand out from the crowd.' | | | | Many online sites and antique value books can help |
| Vintage jewellery is now back in fashion like never | | | | provide information about the market value of your |
| before. Some women are discovering their mother's, | | | | diamond necklaces pendants. You can also hire an |
| grandmother's, or even great-grandmother's diamond | | | | antiques appraiser with expertise in vintage jewels. |
| necklaces pendants and taking them out into the light | | | | Although there will be a small cost associated with |
| of day for the first time in decades. Others discover | | | | this service, it may be worth it if you can more |
| these pieces through retailers, auction sites, and | | | | accurately know the piece's value. |
| estate sales. | | | | Break down the value of the vintage jewellery |
| Regardless of how you have discovered antique | | | | according to the values of the individual gemstones, |
| jewellery, there are some things you should know | | | | the metal in the setting, the designer's appeal, and |
| before purchasing (or selling) the piece. These are | | | | the current state of demand in the market, and you |
| also general guidelines for people who are | | | | can better determine if it is a good investment. |
| rediscovering their family's vintage gemstones, since | | | | |