Comments on: Transforming inherited jewelry http://unclutterer.com/2007/07/06/transforming-inherited-jewelry/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Sat, 26 May 2012 06:21:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: barbara http://unclutterer.com/2007/07/06/transforming-inherited-jewelry/comment-page-1/#comment-1618 barbara Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:02:21 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/07/06/transforming-inherited-jewelry/#comment-1618 Most of my inherited jewelry is not namebrand or worth a lot of money. I for one would love to see some of my mom's things combined into a smashing necklace that wouldn't only look great but would make me remember......... Most of my inherited jewelry is not namebrand or worth a lot of money. I for one would love to see some of my mom’s things combined into a smashing necklace that wouldn’t only look great but would make me remember………

]]> By: Andamom http://unclutterer.com/2007/07/06/transforming-inherited-jewelry/comment-page-1/#comment-1617 Andamom Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:02:31 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/07/06/transforming-inherited-jewelry/#comment-1617 Hmmm -- I'd say that it really depends on your intentions. Some pieces can be modified without losing their value while others can be significantly devalued by alteration. I'd say that if you intend to ever sell the piece, it is part of a collection, or you have a sense that it may be worth something --have it appraised by an expert. Find out from the expert what types of alterations are acceptable in the market, who has expertise in making the change, etc. Even some costume jewelry has a value (ex. art deco pieces from the 1920s or 30s). Of course, if you just want to enjoy the piece -- and don't have any intention of selling, make changes... But, have it done professionally --or learn how to do it yourself. Hmmm — I’d say that it really depends on your intentions. Some pieces can be modified without losing their value while others can be significantly devalued by alteration. I’d say that if you intend to ever sell the piece, it is part of a collection, or you have a sense that it may be worth something –have it appraised by an expert. Find out from the expert what types of alterations are acceptable in the market, who has expertise in making the change, etc. Even some costume jewelry has a value (ex. art deco pieces from the 1920s or 30s).

Of course, if you just want to enjoy the piece — and don’t have any intention of selling, make changes… But, have it done professionally –or learn how to do it yourself.

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