If you have jewelry you no longer want or have inherited and prefer to sell, it’s best to turn to a jewelry buyer to get the best outcomes for selling your jewelry. It’s important to know that the buyer you choose will be professional and truly values the jewelry you have to sell. Here are three questions to ask a jewelry buyer before selling your jewelry.
- What types of jewelry do you buy? It’s important to check that the jewelry buyer you choose accepts the pieces you have to sell. If you choose to come to us at Carolina Silver & Gold, we can accept pieces that are silver, gold, vintage, etc. We do not buy costume jewelry.
- Do you buy worn or damaged jewelry? There are many jewelry buyers who may be willing to buy worn or damaged jewelry because precious metals can be melted down into other things besides the original pieces, so they don’t always lose their value even when worn or damaged.
- How do you determine value? You will want to have confidence in your jewelry buyer’s appraisal skills and methods. When you bring your jewelry to sell to us, we will assess the metal content of the piece to determine any gold, silver, or other precious metals and the weight of those metals in the piece. We will then examine and appraise any gemstones and any historical value the piece may hold. The greater amount of precious metal paired with the rarity, quality, and size of stone and unique history will lead to a higher valuation for the piece.
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