Jewelry Identification
Jewelry can be one of the most interesting—and confusing—categories to resell. These guides will help you identify jewelry, understand materials and value, and make better buying and selling decisions.
Start with the guides below to learn what clues I look for when identifying thrifted, estate sale, vintage and costume jewelry.
Once you know what you have, learn how to research what similar items have actually sold for on eBay.
Jewelry Identification Guides
Learn the 7 things I check before buying jewelry to resell, including maker marks, materials, condition, sold prices, competition and realistic profit.
This guide explains how to find sold listings on eBay, highlighting the importance of researching actual sale prices instead of relying on asking prices, with methods for searching via keywords or photos.
Learn the visual clues that can help distinguish bone from ivory, plus why proper identification matters before buying or reselling vintage jewelry.
Discover insights on how to identify various mystery jewelry materials, including amber, shell, ivory, and mother of pearl, emphasizing careful examination and research for accurate identification and resale.