West Germany Costume Jewelry: Identifying & Appraising Vintage Pieces

Question
I have 2 bee brooches/pins that are marked with west Germany and the number 70. I was wondering if you know any information bout these pieces, and possibly how much they are worth

Answer
Hello Dillon and thank you for your inquiry. West Germany marks date after 1946 and the 70 is probably the manufacturer design number. Value would depend on whether they contain precious metals or gems. Since they are not marked, and if you believe they are precious, you should have them tested by a professional to determine value. If they are costume, value would be determined by condition, rarity and market appeal. You could check market prices for similar items at online auctions such as ebay.com

Hope this helps
Sally at jarrettsjade.com