Value of Gems and Jewels in the 1920s

[SirUkpyr]

I am having the devil of a time finding the values of various gems and jewels in the 1920s.

How much would a 1 carat ruby have been worth? a 1 carat saphhire? emerald? diamond? lesser gemstones?

Any idea where I could find this information?

Thanks for the assistancd!

[klecser]

The simple way to do it would be to find the modern value and simply multiply times the fractional difference of inflation. Of course, that wouldn't consider realistic fluctuations in gem markets at specific times, nor the fact that modern gems are likely mined more efficiently, but from less rich sources.

The question is how "realistic" you want realistic to be? If you want to end your frustration just use an inflation tool online?

[SirUkpyr]

5 hours ago, klecser said:

The simple way to do it would be to find the modern value and simply multiply times the fractional difference of inflation. Of course, that wouldn't consider realistic fluctuations in gem markets at specific times, nor the fact that modern gems are likely mined more efficiently, but from less rich sources.

The question is how "realistic" you want realistic to be? If you want to end your frustration just use an inflation tool online?

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Not a half-bad idea - and while this may be the direction I go in - I would like to think that I'm not the first person to wonder what the values of games and jewels in the 1920s were.

[umlauthuth]

Are there any jeweller's publications, trade journals, or for sale info that might exist in an archive somewhere?

EDIT: Not a lot of actual prices here, but there's something: https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/15-vintage-jewelry-ads-from-the-roaring-20s/

Edited December 25, 2020 by umlauthuth
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