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Let’s start with what determines the value of estate jewelry.
Jewelry is a style driven industry. Estate jewelry that is out of style can’t command premium price. Worn out jewelry impacts the value. Most worn out jewelry is valued at its intrinsic worth.
Jewelry looks it’s best when cleaned. Properly clean your jewelry before showing it around. Some jewelry stores may even clean it for free. Damaged beyond repair jewelry is bought at its intrinsic worth. Gems are an important part of jewelry. The estate jewelry value could be 99% determined by the gem. Selling estate jewelry is the art of compromise. Each method of selling estate jewelry has it strengths and liabilities. Besides the price received for the jewelry, the time investment you have to make to sell the jewelry enters the equation. This list of ways to sell estate jewelry is not exhaustive. Auctions are the prestigious way to sell estate jewelry. High end jewelry is best suited for these auctions. The keys to selling your estate jewelry at auctions are finding the right house for your particular jewelry, knowing the best time to sell, and luck.
Jewelry brokers offer a professional service for a fee. Most jewelry brokers are highly trained in gems and jewelry. The type of estate jewelry you have dictates which store will attempt to sell your jewelry. Safeguards are critical when selling jewelry to the public. Selling your estate jewelry is not an everyday experience. One very positive side effect of selling jewelry is you will learn how to evaluate jewelry. You will become a very wise jewelry buyer.