Essential Guide to Successfully Selling Your Jewelry

November 6th, 2024

Expert Advice on Selling Your Jewelry: What You Need to Know


Are you moving on from a failed relationship? Are you in immediate need of cash? Is there a piece of jewelry you are dying to purchase? Sell us your jewelry and you have the perfect answer to these questions.

Your jewelry holds sentimental value and you may be experiencing separation anxiety when parting with it. But when your jewelry can help in your present predicament, you may look at selling your jewelry as one of your best decisions.

While you’re at it, ensure to sell your jewelry for the best price.  How can you possibly do this? Take to heart these expert advice on how to sell your jewelry and you will be on your way to getting top dollars.

Sell your jewelry: Used Cartier earrings in rose gold
Sell your pre-owned Cartier Juste un Clou earrings in 18k rose gold to us for the best value and effortless process.

1. Know your jewelry.

You have decided to sell your engagement ring to free yourself of the horrors of your marriage. How much can you sell your ring? Several factors contribute to your ring’s resale value.

  •   Brand

Some fine jewelry brands hold their value well on the pre-owned market and have high resale values. A pre-owned Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Cartier jewelry will typically have high resale values. For example, a Tiffany & Co.  diamond engagement ring will sell more on the second-hand market than an unsigned diamond ring even with similar specifications.  

  •  Materials

The metals and gems of your jewelry always affect its resale value. Does your jewelry have 18K or 22K gold? Perhaps you have a sterling silver piece which is lesser in value than pure gold but nevertheless a desirable material.  

How about the gemstones in your piece? If what you have is a diamond, it will be valued based on its color, cut, clarity, and carat weight. Conversely, the value of emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and other colored gemstones is based on their quality and market demand.

  •  Design and Craftsmanship

Is your jewelry from a renowned luxury brand or designer? If it is, then it will have a higher resale value.

  •   Condition

Does your jewelry look the same as the day it was bought? Your jewelry will fetch a higher resale value if it does not have dents, scratches, or missing stones. You will get more for your jewelry which is in mint condition than if it comes with visible evident signs of wear.   

  • Box and papers

Do you still have the original packaging of your jewelry? How about the warranty card or sales receipt? The Tiffany & Co., iconic blue box is as popular as its jewelry. Collectors and watch enthusiasts pay more for pieces with their original boxes and documents.

  •  Market trends

Does your jewelry have a high demand in the secondary market? Jewelry that is more desirable because of its brand, materials, design, or craftsmanship has a high resale value.

Sell your jewelry: Used Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly diamond earrings
Sell your pre-owned Cartier Juste un Clou earrings in 18k rose gold to us for the best value and effortless process.

2. Set realistic expectations.

You may have high expectations for your jewelry due to its sentimental value. Research market trends of similar pieces to determine a price range.

3. Know where to sell your jewelry.

When selling your jewelryknow the best place to sell it to get the most money. You will get the highest price if you sell directly to an end user. If you do not want to do the selling yourself, you can opt for these options.

  • You will get immediate cash but the lowest price if you sell your jewelry to pawn shops. This is so because they do not have much knowledge about luxury jewelry.
  • You can sell your jewelry online through Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or eBay. These platforms have a global reach, however, be prepared to do all the hard work such as listing your item and negotiating with potential buyers. You also need to handle shipping and collection.
  •  Auction houses have a thorough understanding of luxury jewelry. The catch though is, they charge exorbitant fees for selling your jewelry.
  •  Local jewelry stores may have the expertise to assess the worth of your jewelry. However, they typically offer low prices because they need to get a good profit when they resell your item.
  • Specialised jewelry buyers will offer you the best possible price for your piece because they understand and appreciate luxury jewelry.

4. Trust only the experts.

Only sell your jewelry to expert and professional pre-owned jewelry buyers to ensure you will not get scammed. With them, you can maximize the value of your jewelry.


Why Sell Us Your Jewelry

Only the experts from Sell Us Your Jewelry, the buying division of Gray & Sons Jewelers can offer you the most money for your piece. We are the best place to sell your jewelry for many reasons.

  • Sell Us Yout Jewelry.com is a reliable and trustworthy jewelry buyer with over 40 years of experience. 
  • Our expert GIA-certified gemologists and selling experts (master watchmakers, too), with a combined experience of 150 years, ensure that we can evaluate the worth of your jewelry and offer you the best value for your piece.
  • Sell Us Your Jewelry has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau for excellent customer service.
  • Our expert jewelry buyers maintain open lines of communication , so you can call (tel. 1-305-770-6955), email us (sell@grayandsons.com), or chat with us any time during the selling process. We respond quickly to your questions.
  • Sell Us Your Jewelry.com offers a simple, quick, safe, and secure selling process
  • You can request for an Easy Ship Box which comes complete with shipping labels and packing instructions to ensure your jewelry is safe and secure when you send it to us.

You can sell us your jewelry through outright cash (we will quickly pay you after you decide to sell your jewelry), trade-in (receive store credit and purchase pre-owned jewelry from Gray & Sons Jewelers), or consign your piece to us and get paid once your item is sold.

Sell your jewelry: Tiffany & Co. band with 3 diamonds
We’re interested in purchasing your pre-owned Tiffany & Co. band with 3 diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.

You can sell your jewelry online or if you are visiting or living with the area,  drop by the Gray & Sons Jewelers showroom at 9595 Harding Ave Surfside (Miami Beach) FL 33154 (Located across from Bal Harbour Shops).

 Sell us your jewelry now and get top dollars. Request a free quote to get started.  Our sales specialists are waiting to offer you the best possible price for your jewelry. 

 

 

 

Claudine Faifer: Estate Jewelry & Sterling Silver Specialist

Meet Claudine Faifer: Estate Jewelry & Sterling Silver Specialist

Meet Claudine Faifer an estate jewelry, watch and sterling silver specialist with a professional career spanning over 50 years, including an impressive 30 years career at Gray and Sons Jewelers, the premier destination for selling, buying, repairing and consigning luxury watches and estate jewelry… Discover the Expertise of Claudine Faifer in Estate Jewelry

 

 

 

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