How Can I Appraise My Jewellery?
Whether you have inherited the jewellery or you have eventually collected it, jewellery is one thing that most women are passionate about and would seldom think of parting with. But the changes in fashion and trends can force you to sell your old jewellery. Appraising your jewellery before selling is an important step, and here you will find a few tips which you can consider in appraising your jewellery: 1. Assess your jewellery: The first step in getting the true value of your old jewellery is making a self-assessment of the jewellery you have. You can do so by: · Looking for markings or stamps : These will indicate the metal content and the manufacturer or designer of the jewellery—for instance, 24 karat gold, 850 for platinum, etc. If you have branded jewellery like Tiff any, Cartier, etc. and then it will have the designer’s stamp. · Testing at home: Every metal reacts in a particular way, and this can prove whether it is genuine or artificial. You can perfo