Antique Necklaces

How to Determine an Authentic Vintage Antique Necklace 

There are quite a number of vintage necklaces for sale in both physical jewelry stores and online shops. It's often very difficult to distinguish from a genuine antique necklace piece and a good reproduction. But how can you make sure that this online vintage necklace and other antique necklaces for sale are authentic? Here are some key tips you can follow to ensure the legitimacy and quality of antique and vintage jewelry: Learn more about the seller - When buying antique jewellery online, it would be safe and wise if you thoroughly check both the seller and the pieces they sell. One of the easiest ways to determine if the antique pieces being sold are authentic is when they are not sold in bulk. Vintage pieces of jewelry, such as an antique pearl necklace, are one-of-a-kind, after all.  

• Contact the seller and ask the right questions - It is highly recommended that you reach out to the seller of the antique necklace that you want to buy. Engage in first-hand interaction with them and ask them the right questions that can help you determine if they are legitimate sellers. Honest sellers are always ready to assist you and provide you with the right information about the pieces of jewelry they are selling. 
• Spot the “Patina” - This is what antique dealers call the shine or luster that is results from many years of use. A chain and pendant necklace may have developed a patina over time, giving away its age. 
• Look for the maker’s mark - Antique jewellery that is over a hundred years old is made before the 1950s. This item and other similar pieces are marked by the maker, commonly with their initials and the year it was made. 
• Evaluate the price - If the price is just “too good to be true,” then you may want to rethink about purchasing the item. Valuable pieces such as vintage necklaces and antique jewellery are made to last through many years and carry a rich heritage within it, cranking up their value significantly. These are rarely sold at low prices. Always verify the authenticity of an antique piece.  

Love Antiques offer buyers quality and authentic pieces of antique necklaces in various designs. The items listed on the official website are provided with full description to help you make an informed purchase. If you have further questions about the items, you can directly contact Love Antiques. 

Buy Genuine Antique Vintage Necklaces in the UK from Reputable Dealers  

If you are looking to buy vintage necklaces online, Love Antiques offers a wide variety of options for you. From extraordinary designs, materials, and cuts of gemstones, you can choose from curated antique necklaces and handmade pieces from Victorian, Art Deco and more eras.  

You may also contact Love Antiques if you prefer to discuss more details about the pieces you want to purchase and go through a detailed process when selecting which antique necklaces for sale you want to acquire. Click here to set up an account at Love Antiques for convenient online shopping.

If you are an antique dealer and are interested in opening a sellers account or would like more information, please click here. We will thoroughly vet all sellers accounts to ensure that only reliable and reputable antique dealers can sell their antiques on the Love Antiques website. We want to give buyers the peace of mind and confidence that the antique necklace for sale that they like and wish to purchase is genuine and comes from a reputable source.