The Beauty of Antique Necklaces

Antique necklaces have timeless appeal that no other jewellery has. It depicts the craftsmanship of an era gone by. Modern jewellery is valued by its weight while antique jewellery is valued much more for the craftsmanship. Any jewellery that is more than 100 years old falls into the category of antique jewellery. As antique pieces become scarcer the value of antique jewellery rises.

Ways to Identify Antique Jewellery

There are antique necklaces beside lots of reproductions, so whenever you decide to buy antique jewellery it is best to find an expert who can certify the antiques for you or you may be an unlucky person who is left with a good reproduction. Many people like the look of antique and vintage necklaces which have a charm of their own.

There are certain online stores that help you to get chains and lockets of antique value. You can buy them to give as gifts. When you go through their web you will be able to see the different items that they have on offer and the cost. This has made it easy for people to buy antique necklaces

Antique Garnet Necklace one of a Kind

This antique garnet necklace dates back to mid nineteen century. It is made up of 34 foil backed garnets which are set in yellow gold. The cost of this beautiful piece is $4950. It is made of 9 carat yellow gold which is 16 inch long and ¼ inch wide. The total weight of this necklace is 11 carats.

There is also an engraved Victorian locket which is from the late i9the century.  It is handcrafted in 9 carat sturdy gold. It is beautifully engraved by hand on both sides. There is also engraved space for the monogram. It is used with a 14 carat chain which is new. This cost around $475.

Benefits of Investing in Antique Necklaces

People consider it a good investment to buy gold. So also antique necklaces are very difficult to find so what antique necklaces can be found are worth buying as the price of antiques in always on the rise. The fewer the antique pieces the more the people are willing to pay for them.

If you are interested in antique necklaces get a reliable person to identify the antiques before your purchase them.