Jewelry & Watches

Hamilton Automatic Watch (vintage, gold-filled case)

1950s-1960s · Jewelry Ballpark value $120–$280 Est. shipping $6-10 "Hamilton's got serious heritage and collectors actively hunt these, so a working example with original dial is genuinely worth real money." Browse eBay Sold Listings →

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Vintage pearl or imitation pearl strand necklace (knotted, single or double)

1950s-1980s · Jewelry Ballpark value $10–$28 Est. shipping $8-12 "Every estate has three of these, and every buyer knows it, so expectations are crushed like the pearls probably are." List on Facebook Marketplace →

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Citizen Eco-Drive Watch (early model, 1990s-2000s)

1990s-2000s · Jewelry Ballpark value $30–$75 Est. shipping $6-10 "Solar watches were innovative and they hold up well, but the market is soft because the current ones aren't much more expensive." Browse eBay Sold Listings →

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Jade or faux-jade pendant necklace (1970s, unmarked)

1970s · Jewelry Ballpark value $6–$15 Est. shipping $8-13 "Unless you can prove it's real jade, buyer interest is basically nonexistent and not worth the hassle." Donate it

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Omega Seamaster (automatic, 1960s-1970s stainless steel)

1960s-1970s · Jewelry Ballpark value $400–$1200 Est. shipping $8-14 "If it's working and not a Speedmaster, you've found actual treasure—get it professionally authenticated before listing." Browse eBay Sold Listings →

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Trifari or Monet costume jewelry brooch (signed, enameled)

1960s-1980s · Jewelry Ballpark value $12–$35 Est. shipping $7-11 "Signed vintage costume jewelry moves okay if it's colorful and undamaged, but you're basically working for gas money." Browse eBay Sold Listings →

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Bulova Accutron Tuning Fork Watch (gold-filled)

1960s-1970s · Jewelry Ballpark value $75–$180 Est. shipping $6-10 "The space-age technology and humming sound made these iconic, and collectors will pay real money for a working example." Browse eBay Sold Listings →

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Gold-plated or rolled gold cocktail ring (generic, unmarked)

1950s-1970s · Jewelry Ballpark value $8–$18 Est. shipping $7-12 "Unless it's signed by a designer, you're going to spend more in fees selling this than you'll actually pocket." List on Facebook Marketplace →

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Timex Marlin Mechanical Watch (mid-size, original band)

1960s-1970s · Jewelry Ballpark value $45–$95 Est. shipping $6-10 "Vintage Timex tool watches are hot right now with the retro crowd, so that garage-sale find might actually buy you lunch." Browse eBay Sold Listings →

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Seiko 5 Automatic Watch (7009 or 7019 model)

1970s-1980s · Jewelry Ballpark value $85–$165 Est. shipping $6-10 "These workhorse watches have become genuinely collectible in the vintage watch renaissance, and yes, that $8 watch Grandpa wore actually has real money now." Browse eBay Sold Listings →