What Is Vintage Jewelry & Watches Worth?

Jewelry boxes at estate sales are full of surprises. Most costume jewelry sells for a few dollars, but signed pieces and real gold or silver can bring much more. Marks tell you where to start.

Typical US resale: $20–$90Rising this month

Updated October 4, 2026

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Jewelry & Watches price guide

Typical in-person resale prices: booths, flea markets and estate sales. Online sold listings and auction records run higher.

Trifari brooch or necklace
$20–$75
Signed, with all stones and good plating.
Monet necklace or bracelet
$10–$40
Signed with bold mid-century style.
Vintage rhinestone brooch
$10–$50
No missing stones and good sparkle.
Sterling silver ring or bracelet
$15–$75
Marked 925 or Sterling and good design.
Southwest-style sterling and turquoise piece
$40–$250
Signed pieces and real turquoise.
Signed Coro or Sarah Coventry necklace and earring set
$15–$50
Matching pieces with the signature on the clasp.
Vintage mechanical watch (Timex, Bulova)
$20–$100
Working condition and clean dial.
Vintage Seiko automatic watch
$50–$200
Working with a clean dial and original band.
Costume jewelry bundle
$10–$40
Mixed lots with signed pieces bring more.
Vintage clip-on earrings
$5–$20
Signed and bold designs sell best.

What vintage jewelry and watches sell for by region

Based on real PocketPrice seller data and known market trends. Refreshed monthly.

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mechanical wristwatches
vintage pocket watches
turquoise squash blossom necklaces
Navajo sterling cuffs
vintage wind-up watches
vintage Southwest turquoise silver jewelry
gold-filled vintage pieces
costume jewelry brooches

Region	Typical	Sellers’ median	Trend
Northeast	$15–$50	—	Rising
Southeast	$15–$60	$18tag price	Steady
Midwest	$10–$40	—	Rising
Southwest	$35–$150	—	Rising
Mountain	$25–$120	—	Rising
West	$25–$200	—	Rising
Atlantic	$10–$40	—	Steady
Quebec	$15–$85	—	Steady
Ontario	$15–$80	—	Rising
Prairies	$10–$75	—	Rising
British Columbia	$20–$150	—	Rising
Northern	$20–$150	—	Rising

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What makes vintage jewelry and watches worth more

Signed pieces

Trifari, Monet, Coro, Napier, and Sarah Coventry are common signed names with steady demand.

Metal content

Look for 10K, 14K, 18K, Sterling, or 925. Real gold and silver add value.

Style and era

Mid-century brooches, rhinestones, and bold 1970s pieces are popular.

Condition

Missing stones, broken clasps, and worn plating lower value.

Watches

Brand, movement, and working condition matter. Mechanical watches from known makers sell better.

Often underpriced

Unsigned rhinestone pieces with good quality stones.
Sterling pieces mixed into costume jewelry boxes.
Vintage watches that just need a battery or band.
Bold 1970s and 1980s statement jewelry.

Usually overvalued

Broken jewelry with missing parts, unless sold as a craft lot.
Modern fast-fashion jewelry.
Heavily worn plated pieces.

Tips for selling vintage jewelry and watches

1Check every piece for marks using a loupe.
2Display jewelry in a locked case if possible.
3Bundle low-value pieces into lots and price better pieces separately.

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Jewelry & Watches value questions

How do I tell if jewelry is real gold?

Look for 10K, 14K, or 18K marks. Plated jewelry may be marked GP or GF. A jeweler can test it.

Is Trifari jewelry valuable?

Most Trifari pieces sell for $20 to $75. Rare designs can bring more.

Are old watches worth fixing?

Sometimes. Known brands and mechanical watches may be worth repairing. Cheap quartz watches usually are not.