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Do Jewelry Values Increase Over Time Question: Hi, I have a marquis cut diamond ring set in white gold with a carat weight of 1.20.

It is described as “fine” in clarity and cut. (it also has baguettes on either side)

I have an appraisal dated from around 1963 that valued it at 1,000.

Do you think that the price would go up since then? Or do you think it wouldn’t have changed much.

Thanks! Amber

P.S. I also have many many other pieces (some gold and opal pieces, old pins, necklaces, earrings etc) that… Continue reading Do Jewelry Values Increase Over Time?...

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