Designer jewelry is known for being an investment, but you should be very careful how you let that statement affect a future purchase. It is generally considered unwise to invest in designer necklaces, designer rings, and designer bracelets for the sole sake of making a return on that investment. Instead, you should always buy designer jewelry because you like the look and feel of the piece. Buying designer jewelry as an investment will not guarantee you a healthy return in the future. Of course, it is a possibility that your jewelry will increase in value, but nothing is set in stone. Jewelry is meant to be admired, and you should consider any increase in value as a bonus. It is hard to predict where the price of the precious materials are going to be in the future, and equally hard to tell the future clout of a designer jewelry brand.
There are a lot of factors that can go into what your designer jewelry will be valued at in the future. Of course, the most obvious thing to judge would be the fine materials used to create the jewelry. Precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum are highly value as is. The market value of these metals fluctuate over time, which means your designer jewelry will also experience some price fluctuation to a certain degree. Also, the name brand of your designer jewelry plays a factor in the value of the piece over a period of time. For example, a name like Rolex will certainly withstand the test of time when it comes to designer watches, while a lesser known brand may not. Hypothetically, even a watch that uses more precious materials than a Rolex is likely to end up being worth considerably less if the brand falls out of popularity.
The sentimental value of jewelry often outgrows the monetary value. Ultimately, that is the best investment that designer jewelry has to offer. The quality of the materials and the craftsmanship in designer jewelry will outlast any fashion or costume jewelry you purchase. This makes designer jewelry a hot commodity for family heirlooms. With a little maintenance and care, fine jewelry lasts generations. Ask any family that has designer necklaces, bracelets, or even designer watches, and they will tell you that the piece is worth more to them than the number an expert appraiser is likely to give them.
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