How to Price a Cameo Necklace
Cameo necklaces have been wildly popular for many years and have been the chosen jewelry of princesses and queens for centuries. It is also a form of jewelry that lends itself to a broad range of materials, making the value and pricing of cameo necklaces difficult. Does this Spark an idea?
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Research cameo necklaces and learn how they are made. Once you know, you will be in a better position to understand the pricing and value of the pieces.
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Visit a store that carries cameo jewelry and ask about the materials used in the pieces. Some use shells while others use precious or semi-precious gemstones. Those made of precious gemstones are more expensive, so make sure they are genuine. The jeweler should be able to verify this information.
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Turn over the cameo and look for markers as to where the piece was made. Some pieces may have a serial number on the back, while others will have an engraving of where the product was made. Europe and Egypt are known for the high quality of their cameo necklaces. Pieces made in other nations, such as China, are generally of a lesser quality; you should not be paying a high price or selling them for a high price.
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Ask how the piece was made before you buy it. Cameo is done in two ways: relief or intaglio. Relief protrudes from the stone while intaglio is inset. Relief pieces from certain time periods are far more valuable, so you should ask about the style in which it was made before purchasing.
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Assess the weight of the piece. Excessively light and excessively heavy pieces are suspect. Remember that you can always attempt to negotiate a price.
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