GA Treasures & Vintage Market Insight – updated July 2025

The following highlights current eBay watch counts, sold-item data, and 2025 style coverage into a quick-reference guide. It was written with the help of research by ChatGPT o3. Prices are in Canadian dollars. I have added some examples of items that will give you an idea of what some of these pieces look like. I have also added a link to where more info on the items can be found, therefore credit given to the respective owners.

1. Art Deco Engagement & Cocktail Rings (1920-30s)

Geometrics in platinum or white gold, calibre-cut coloured stones, and transitional-cut diamonds continue to headline 2025’s heritage trend. Authentic rings regularly qualify for eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee.

Typical price range: $800 – 5,000+ (diamonds); $300 – 900 (coloured-stone platinum).

2. Carved Bakelite Bangles & Figural Brooches (1930-50s)

Stacked lamination, “Philadelphia” style carving, cherries, Scotty dogs—collectors bid fast on rare colours or motifs.

Typical price band: $120 – 600 (bangles); exceptional brooches can top $ 1,000.

3. Signed Mid-Century Costume Sets – Trifari, Coro, Eisenberg, Weiss, Sherman

Brand searches remain among the highest-volume keywords on eBay’s Terapeak tool. Full parures outsell singles roughly two-to-one.

Typical price range: $60 – 300 per brooch; $250 – 900 for complete sets (Sherman Aurora Borealis pieces often higher).

4. Native-American Sterling & Turquoise (Navajo, Zuni, Hopi)

Squash-blossom necklaces, cluster cuffs, storyteller rings. Maker’s marks and natural stones drive value.

Typical price range: $150 – 1,500+ depending on size and artist.

5. Victorian & Edwardian Mourning / Hairwork Jewelry

Jet, gutta-percha, onyx, and woven-hair lockets attract a devoted niche audience; many listings show 20–30 watchers.

Typical price range: $95 – 400 (brooches); gold-backed pieces climb higher.

6. Vintage CHANEL, Dior & Other Couture Logo Pieces (1970s-1990s)

CC medallion chains, Gripoix poured-glass crosses, CD earrings. Logo-mania and limited production runs keep demand high.

Typical price range: $500 – 2,500; boxed sets fetch a premium.

7. Scandinavian Modernist Sterling (Georg Jensen, David Andersen, Larin)

Minimalist torque necklaces and brutalist pendants enjoy a steady global buyer pool and limited supply.

Typical price range: $250 – 1,200; rare Jensen torques can top $2,000.

8. Hand-Carved Shell or Lava Cameos (1800s-1950s)

Large (40 mm+) profiles or unusual subject matter stand out.

Typical price range: $80 – 500+; gold-framed examples escalate quickly.

9. Baroque Pearl Strands & Statement Earrings (1940s-1980s)

Irregular “keshi” or Akoya pearls match today’s designer obsession with organic forms.

Typical price range: $250 – 1,000 for quality Akoya; vintage faux bibs still clear $60+.

10. 1990s Chokers & Bold Gold-Tone Chains

Velvet cameo chokers, heavy Napier collars, curb-link Y2K chains ride the ’90s nostalgia wave.

Typical price range: $30 – 180 (costume); designer couture much higher.

Angela Gentile