Often, there are mitigating circumstances that make the most beautiful pieces of jewelry worth less than you’d expect. In the case of this bracelet, the 1940s retro deco rose- and green gold styling would indicate a value of $5,000 – $7,000.
Bracelets like this one are rarely seen with such a wide footprint. In this case, the bracelet is over 35 millimeters wide, or about an inch and a half.
While the condition is excellent and the styling extraordinary, the bracelet is less than 6 inches long, which renders its value only slightly higher than its gold value. The small size kept us from paying our usual premium on 1940s design pieces. Fine bracelets, whether retro deco, modern or diamond, often command premium pricing when they are over 7 inches long; but when under 6 inches, they are not highly sought after and valuation is just over the gold value.
Fortunately for our customer, this chunky 18K gold bracelet contained over $2,500 in gold alone. Had it been longer, it would have been worth significantly more.
Always consider showing your vintage gold items to a true professional. With the price of gold hovering at over $2,550 oz., the premium over gold for better pieces is getting less & less. Come see the experts – no one pays more for old gold than we do. Come see us!
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