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Resale Listings Surpass Retail, Driving Investment Demand for Jewelry and Watches

“Resale listings and platform activity for jewelry and watches are outpacing primary retail listings,” a shift that helped Van Cleef & Arpels hit 112% value retention and Rolex 104% in Rebag’s Clair Report 2025. Have you sold a similar piece? Tell us what you got.

Sofia Martinez•3 min read•12:24 PM

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Vintage-Inspired Statements, Bold Materials, and Runway Looks Define 2026 Jewelry

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Palmer's Auction to offer 199 antique estate jewelry lots Feb 17 online

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Chunky Vintage Rings Resurge in 2026 as Bold Sculptural Statement

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Record Gold Prices Transform Vintage Jewelry Market, Driving Renewed Demand

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Feb 9, 2026 Auction of 226 Vintage Jewelry Lots Yields Partial Results

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Manhattan Vintage Jewelry Edition Opens February 14 Showcases Mid-Century and Costume Finds

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Skyscrapers to Toast Racks Art Deco Exhibition Opens Free in Manchester

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Global Used Jewelry Resale Market Seen at $2.7B in 2026

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Halle Berry Reveals Sapphire-Set 1940s Retro Engagement Ring Sourced by Vintage Dealer

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