Are some signatures more valuable?
Art Deco Period Ring
Arts & Crafts Period Necklace
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‘Cartier, Faberge, Harry Winston, JAR, Lalique,
Van Cleef, to name a few – any of those names
will transform the value of the piece’, says
Warren. ‘Jewellery designed and produced by
these makers represents a very high standard.’
That said, much depends on the piece. Cartier
was such a prolific producer, for example, that a
signature on traditionally-designed items will
improve the value, but not necessarily
dramatically. A signature on a 1920s Cartier
‘Tutti Frutti’ piece – the most sought-after of the
brand’s products – however, can potentially
transform the value to millions of dollars.
No, not all signatures enhance the value. With signed pieces,
the particular maker and period are important. For jewellery
from top
brands, the
signature
provides a
level of
comfort in
terms of
quality. ‘With
a 20th-century
signed piece
from
manufacturers
such as
Boucheron,
Bulgari,
Cartier,
Chaumet,.
Faberge or
Van Cleef &
Arpels, you
know that the piece will be of a high standard in terms of design
quality of stones, and the way in which it has been made,”
confirms Warren.
Belle Epoque Period Broach
In terms of value, does the period matter?
There are always exceptions that break the rule, but generally the Art Deco period generates most interest,
followed by Belle Epoque, Retro Period, Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts.
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