The short version
- Typical range: £5 – £25
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Jewellery & Watches
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used costume jewellery is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for costume jewellerys, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £25 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £21 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £16 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £11 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £6 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a costume jewellery
- Signed pieces from recognised costume makers
- Mid-century and Art Deco designs
- Complete parures and matching sets
- Bright, untarnished plating
What lowers it
- Missing stones and rhinestones
- Worn plating showing base metal
- Broken clasps and fittings
- Modern mass-produced pieces
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the reverse for a maker’s signature
- Count the stones and note any missing
- Bundle unsigned pieces rather than listing singly
Once you have those three answers you can place your own costume jewellery on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Is costume jewellery worth anything?
Signed mid-century pieces from recognised makers are genuinely collected. Unsigned modern pieces sell cheaply in bulk.
Where do I find the maker’s mark?
On the reverse, often on the clasp or a small plaque. Photograph it, since it determines value.
Should I sell it as a lot?
Unsigned pieces yes. Check for signatures first though, since one signed piece can carry most of the value.
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