19 May Saying Goodbye: How To Properly Sell Your Jewelry
Parting is such sweet, sweet sorrow. But sometimes, in order to make room for something brighter in your life, you have to bid “adieu” to that which had previously taken up space in your heart.
And yes, we are talking about your jewelry.
When it comes to selling your jewelry, you want to make sure you’re proceeding properly and carefully. And we understand that, particularly for first-time sellers, it may be difficult to know exactly how to navigate the market and prepare to put a price tag on your once-beloved staple items.
But don’t worry — we’re here to help you say goodbye and do right by both your jewels and your wallet:
- Repair, Repair, Repair
Maybe your jewelry was so well-loved that it’s come out of its season with, well, a few bumps and bruises. That is totally understandable! But before trying to sell your jewelry, consider having your items repaired. This may seem counterintuitive at first — as you’re committing more money to something you’re ultimately looking to get off of your hands — but by repairing your various rings, necklaces, and earrings, you can actually ask for more and have a greater return on investment. In short, by repairing, you might be able to turn a greater profit!
- Get An Appraisal
You won’t do yourself any favors by not knowing the current standard price of gold or diamonds; nor will you find much success in blindly slapping a price tag on without knowing where your specific piece of jewelry stands in the current market. Part of successful selling is knowing how much to ask for, and that’s not something we recommend lazily Googling from your couch. If you want to know how much your jewelry is worth, we recommend you get a professional appraisal before proceeding.
- Find A Trustworthy Buyer
Trust is a crucial foundation in any relationship — including the relationship between a buyer and seller. Before you sell, shop around to see whether or not a potential buyer is licensed in your state to buy gold jewelry and buy diamonds. Otherwise, make sure you start by heading to a reputable business in your community — look online, ask your friends for a recommendation, or get a feel for the potential buyer’s establishment by personally walking through their door.
If you aren’t sure where to sell your jewelry or if you have further questions about what services you’d like to explore, contact us at Hemming Jewelers today! We’ve been serving the greater Jacksonville community since 2003 — and we look forward to serving you.