Antique Tips

Question: I recently received an antique gift and was just curious to find out how much it would be worth today?

(Posted by: worried! on 2009-12-24 20:08:26)

It is a pin with a sterling silver hand crafted bow and hanging from the bow is a gold locket with the front covered in mother of pearl. It is really gorgeous and in good shape. When I received it there were two photos in it, that of a woman and that of a man in a WWII uniform so it is very old. Just curious if it had any value, it was such a great gift and I will always treasure it.

Posted by: hapi on 2009-12-25, 08:26:15

Either a reputable jeweler (small local store rather than chain store) or an antique dealer who carries jewelry can give you a good appraisal. And if it has a decent monetary value, you might also consider having it insured under your homeowners/ rental policy (or your parents', if you are living at their home).

Posted by: Steven D on 2009-12-24, 20:38:03

Since you have a photo to back up the age factor, consider yourself lucky. Some less than honorable dealers are passing off cheap copies of antique jewelry. Take it to a real jeweler to have it valued. Chain jewelry stores, like Zales, aren't qualified to do it justice.

Posted by: bev on 2009-12-24, 21:09:06

It sounds very pretty. I would leave the pictures in it. It could be worth over one hundred dollars. Just make sure the clasp is secure,they can get bad over the years.

Posted by: Elaine Z on 2009-12-24, 21:16:56

Take it to the Antiques roadshow