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How much is my jewelry worth?

Hallmarks, metal and maker matter more than looks; costume jewelry is usually sold by the lot. Unsigned costume jewelry is usually sold by the lot for a modest price.

What sellers ask on eBay today

50 current listings, United States. Asking prices, not sold prices.

When people search for this

Monthly search interest, 100 = busiest month
Oct 2025	Nov 2025	Dec 2025	Jan 2026	Feb 2026	Mar 2026	Apr 2026	May 2026	Jun 2026	Jul 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026
82	86	100	93	95	86	91	91	82	75	70	68

Google searches for "jewelry worth" in the United States, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026 (Google Trends). 100 = the busiest month.

What to look for

Check what applies to yours:

Stamps inside rings or on clasps: 10K, 14K, 18K (gold), 925 or STERLING (silver), PT or PLAT (platinum).
A magnet test: gold and silver are not magnetic, so a strong pull means base metal.
Signed costume jewelry by known makers can be collectible even without precious metal.
For any stone that might be real, ask a certified appraiser or a jeweler before selling.

Before you sell

Compare with items that actually sold, not only with asking prices.
Take clear photos in daylight: front, back, marks and any damage.
Do not clean coins, and do not repaint or polish old items: it often lowers the value.
For anything that might be valuable, get an opinion from a certified appraiser or a specialist dealer.

How we decide

We look up what sellers are asking on eBay right now for that kind of object. GOLD means half of the listings ask $50 or more. IT DEPENDS means $20 to $50, or a quarter of them ask $50 or more. OLD means less. These are asking prices, not sold prices and not an appraisal: condition, maker and model decide the real value. For anything valuable, ask a certified appraiser.