Hi everyone,
I hope you're all keeping well.
I have a jewellery decision to make! I've bought a couple of Victorian and Edwardian pieces recently. My tastes have evolved over the years and I now like extremely well made antique and 1970s signed jewellery.
I have to sell something to make up for spending so much recently and the only thing I can bear to part with is a Mauboussin Etoile Divine ring. I bought it second hand a few years ago and have just had an offer on it. I would lose £100 but if I keep it, I'll have to pay for rhodium baths throughout its lifetime anyway.
It looks amazing on me, bold and glittering. On the other hand it's a bit vulgar and crudely made compared to my other pieces, and I don't wear it that often. I also worry about its durability and how it will keep its value. It's already covered in small scratches, not sure if a rhodium bath would sort that out. And the edges look a bit unfinished...But the overall effect is still lovely on me. I have about 15 other rings but none in that style.
Mauboussin used to be amazing in the Art Deco era but now has 25% sales on its website and I'm not sure about its quality. Will the ring still look good 5 years from now? Will it be worthless by then? I like my jewellery to keep its value, that's the only way I can justify spending so much on it...
What do you all think? Keep or sell?
I hope you're all keeping well.
I have a jewellery decision to make! I've bought a couple of Victorian and Edwardian pieces recently. My tastes have evolved over the years and I now like extremely well made antique and 1970s signed jewellery.
I have to sell something to make up for spending so much recently and the only thing I can bear to part with is a Mauboussin Etoile Divine ring. I bought it second hand a few years ago and have just had an offer on it. I would lose £100 but if I keep it, I'll have to pay for rhodium baths throughout its lifetime anyway.
It looks amazing on me, bold and glittering. On the other hand it's a bit vulgar and crudely made compared to my other pieces, and I don't wear it that often. I also worry about its durability and how it will keep its value. It's already covered in small scratches, not sure if a rhodium bath would sort that out. And the edges look a bit unfinished...But the overall effect is still lovely on me. I have about 15 other rings but none in that style.
Mauboussin used to be amazing in the Art Deco era but now has 25% sales on its website and I'm not sure about its quality. Will the ring still look good 5 years from now? Will it be worthless by then? I like my jewellery to keep its value, that's the only way I can justify spending so much on it...
What do you all think? Keep or sell?
