Where Antique Diamond Bracelets Can Be Found
By: Kelly York
Aerial Diamond Line Bracelet by Hearts on Fire
Antique Diamond Bracelets are so beautiful, aren’t they? There was so much skill and workmanship that used to go into jewelry making many decades ago. It is very difficult to find a jeweler that is going to take his time putting all of his talents to work on a bracelet these days. Here are some ideas on how to find that beautiful bracelet you’re searching for.
Antique Diamond Bracelets
Antique diamond bracelets can be in a great variety of styles, from very blingy to sleek and classic in style. Some of these older bracelets are made from yellow gold and some from platinum. Yellow gold is probably most common in bracelets that are antiques. Today with modern jewelry there are usually a great variety of metals used. This wasn’t the case many years ago.
Bracelet That Appeared at a Private Estate Sale at Ben David Jewelers
So, where can you find antique diamond bracelets? You can visit antique dealers, of course, but to be sure of what you’re purchasing, you’ll need to buy one from a fine jeweler. A jeweler will be able to tell for certain what the metal it is made from and the value of the precious gemstones. Sometimes a gem will take a trained eye to judge the quality of a stone. An antique dealer needs a wide variety of knowledge and might specialize in one area. It is unlikely that it is going to be the area of fine jewelry. They might even mistake cubic zirconia for a diamond. Sure, you might find some real bargains in an antique store, but more likely than not, you will overpay for that antique diamond bracelet.
Heart Diamond Bracelet from Ben David Jewelers
A fine jewelry store like Ben David Jewelers in Danville, VA, carries what is called “estate jewelry.” This is jewelry that has been put up for sale when a person dies and their loved ones need to convert some of their remaining assets to cash. Sometimes estate jewelry is brought in to sell by the owner that has grown tired of the bracelet and would like to sell it. There are always many beautiful choices of jewelry for sale in the estate sale case at Ben David Jewelers.
Illa Bracelet from Hearts on Fire
With the price of precious metals so very high today, purchasing an antique diamond bracelet that is made of gold can be a real bargain. You will get the high gold content and in addition to that you’ll get a bracelet with a very beautiful, intricate design and lots of gemstones. If you have the time to search, buying an antique can be an incredible deal.
Antique Diamond Bracelet from Estate Sale