Cartier, Tiffany, Buccellati, Chopard, Bvglari, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels.

We are all familiar with the names. These are some of the world’s most coveted and successful brands – and their jewelry is sought after by collectors, auction houses and private individuals alike.

Good quality designer jewelry is well worth the investment. Design houses must manufacture durable pieces with high-quality precious metals and gemstones because each piece carries their name and their reputation with it. A brand is only as good as the products it makes, and slipshod work immediately devalues what a company has built up – sometimes over centuries. Whether you are interested in a simple strand of pearls, a pair of luxury gold earrings, or a diamond necklace, high-quality designer jewelry is elegant and timeless. It outlasts cheap, ephemeral trends and its design generally follows a well thought out, cohesive aesthetic throughout a particular collection.

Authentic Designer Gold Jewelry is superior in quality, durability, style and in attention to detail. That is why it comes at a premium price. It can be passed through generations and even re-shaped and re-made to appeal to a younger relative. Investing in good designer heirloom jewelry has always proven to be both lucrative and satisfying for collectors.

Unfortunately, because of their appeal and lasting value, top designer brands are often counterfeited. It’s an ongoing, and expensive, headache for the design houses. Knockoffs are everywhere and the problem seems to be getting worse instead of better. It is easy to be duped into buying a fake Rolex or Cartier bracelet online especially if you are dealing with an individual buyer with dubious credentials. Trademarks – and even hallmarks – can be faked.

The Cartier Love Bracelet was the most seized fake jewelry items in 2021 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Other top items were pieces with the Chanel double-C logo, the Cartier Juste Un Clou, Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Collection and pieces supposedly from Tiffany and Bvlgari. China is a main source of fake jewelry items, unfortunately. If you are tempted into buying a purported Tiffany ring from overseas at a ridiculously low price, it is most likely a fake.

Whom can you trust?

Here is what to avoid:

• Online sellers who offer so-called ‘designer’ items at suspiciously low prices.
• Sellers with no return policy.
• Pawnshops.
• Sellers with no address or contact information
• Sellers with no customer reviews or BBB rating.
• Jewelry lacking in the correct paperwork, packaging.
• Fake-looking hallmarks, logos and trademarks. You can compare with real ones online.
• Poor quality online photography. You cannot see what you are buying.
• Buying directly in person from a Cartier or Tiffany retailer would seem to be the best way to ensure you are getting what you pay for, but you’ll pay top dollar.

Alternatively, you can buy from a trusted resource like Dover Jewelry & Diamonds. Our master gemologists authenticate every estate, vintage or antique designer piece we sell. We have a 25+ year history as a recognized leader in the U.S. diamond jewelry business, outstanding reviews, a BBB A+ rating and second-to-none customer service and return policies.

Here are some of the investment-worthy designer pieces currently in our collection:

Tiffany diamond engagement ring

Buccellati vintage cabochon sapphire and gold cuff bracelet 

Chopard Happy Diamonds circle pendant

Bvlgari Parentesi diamond and yellow gold cuff bangle bracelet 

Boucheron vintage diamond and emerald lapel brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set sapphire and diamond flower brooch 

Dover is the trusted source for authentic designer estate jewelry, and vintage and antique jewelry with a second-to-none selection of some of the finest pieces in the world.

Stop by our Dover Jewelry Brickell Showroom or contact us:

Dover Jewelry & Diamonds at 1000 Brickell Ave Suite 100 Miami, FL 33131.    1.877.777.6111 | contact@doverjewelry.com