Steps to the Jewelry Selling Process

At AAA Jewelers, we’re proud to provide a trusted place where you can sell vintage jewelry for a great value. Our experts can help you with everything from an appraisal to a fair quote, with skilled appraisers with years of experience.

We know the process of selling jewelry you may have once held dear can be a difficult one. With that said, here are some basic tips on making the tough decisions, plus how to ensure you’re getting the right deal.

Making the Decision

There are two primary reasons why people hang onto jewelry too long: Basic attachment and sentimentality, and a nagging impression that the older a piece of jewelry gets, the more it will be worth. And while the former is a personal issue we all have to get past, the latter is false more often than you might think.

We know it can be a difficult process, but there comes a time when you have to take real stock of your jewelry collection. Prioritize what’s important and what you actually wear versus what’s just taking up storage space, plus what holds specific sentimental value. Consider whether you have too many of a certain kind of piece, or whether others are going out of style. Sort your jewelry into a “keep” and a “sell” pile.

Number Basics

From here, it’s important to get the right value for your pieces. You want to walk into your appraisal appointment with as much knowledge as possible – know the general market and around what kind of value you want to get for your piece. Be conservative here, as many people assume too much value for their own personal pieces and forget that jewelers do not pay for sentimental value.

Trading Old for Gold

In some cases, this sale process is just a great way to get you up to speed with newer trends in jewelry. Once you have cash in hand for older pieces, you can turn around and go from “old to gold,” so to speak, upgrading your collection in smart ways with your profits.

For more on the process of selling jewelry, or to learn about any of our other services, speak to the pros at AAA Jewelers today.