Jewelry or a piece of jewellery is any piece of metal, glass, or other material designed to be worn by a person. Jewellery is one of the most valuable and iconic parts of fashion. It can be made from special materials, with religious symbols or symbols dedicated to the wearer’s favorite style. People have been wearing jewellery for centuries and continue to do so today. Various types of jewellery are sold at auctions, catering to a wide range of tastes, styles, and budgets.
Some of the most common types of jewellery sold at jewellery auctions include:
Suffrage jewellery
Suffrage jewelry is a category of jewellery made for women who could not vote but were involved in the suffrage movement. The first pieces were simple earrings and pins, but as the movement progressed, designers created beautiful brooches and necklaces women wore. They often included charms with images of suffragettes, such as the image of a woman in her underwear or a suffragette holding a flag. Jewellery from this era is trendy because it represents a period in history when women’s rights were being fought for and won by brave women who risked their lives for political change.
Colored gemstone jewellery
Colored gemstone jewellery can be made up of anything that has a color, including yellow topaz, orange sapphire, green jade, and blue agate. It can also include white topaz or any other stone dyed through a chemical process. In addition to colored gemstones, colored metals like gold or silver can be used for making jewellery.
Vintage and antique jewellery
Antique jewellery is any piece made before the 20th century (or after the 19th century). This category includes vintage pieces from the early 1900s through modern designs with unique materials like rhinestones, pearls, and more traditional metals like gold or platinum. They are given an antique look by polishing them with rose-gold plating or patina techniques. It could be made from gold, silver, or other precious metals, depending on its quality and value.
Designer Jewellery
Designer jewellery is another popular category at antique jewellery auctions. Typically, these pieces are made with precious metals and gems like diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. They may be one-of-a-kind designs that only one person will ever own, or they could be replicas of famous designs created by famous designers like Cartier or Harry Winston. Designer jewellery is often considered high-end because it costs more than costume jewellery and has a much higher resale value once sold on eBay or another online marketplace like Graff Diamonds or Graffamerica.
High-end costume jewellery
In the second hand jewellery auction, you’ll find many very expensive items, but the most valuable pieces are those worn by celebrities. This category includes pieces used in films and music videos and those used at award ceremonies. These pieces are often rare and are made from precious metals like gold or platinum. They can sell for thousands of pounds, but they’re also incredibly hard to find because they’re usually hidden away in back rooms or forgotten by their owners.
Conclusion
It’s important to note that the availability of specific types of jewellery at auctions can vary depending on the auction house, the location, and the preferences of the consignors and buyers involved. Some auction houses specialize in jewellery and hold dedicated jewellery auctions, while others may include jewellery as part of larger art or luxury goods sales.
