Have you inherited jewelry or found yourself the executor of an estate? There are several ways to sell estate jewelry, if that’s the end goal. The first step, of course, is to get a good idea of the value of your jewelry. A jeweler can help you with that. Bert Levi Family Jewelers offers free verbal appraisals. It’s possible the jewelry you’re dealing with is insured. If so, the insurance paperwork can give you an idea about the value. Usually, jewelry insurance will cover the jewelry until the estate is settled but you’ll want to check to make sure.
Once you have an idea of the value, there are a number of possibilities You can sell on online platforms, either auction sites or classified sites or marketplaces on social media. You could, of course, hire an estate sale company who specializes in jewelry. There are the standby places, too. You can sell to a pawn shop or to a gold buyer. Since jewelry is manufactured from precious materials, you’ll be able to sell it. The question is which is best.
My preference is that you get a jeweler involved. Although I can admit to some bias about that, I think it’s also the right decision. A jeweler understands not only the value of your items but the current market. Since our business is jewelry, we can see value that a pawn shop might not or a gold buyer just won’t care about. We can help you navigate your sale and also help you through a process to add value. A lovely ring might be worth far more, for example, if you get the diamond GIA certified. A jeweler also has a built in customer base and may be able to offer more because of specific customers who like items like yours.
If you need to sell estate jewelry in San Diego, give us a call. We can help you get a fair deal. If you have jewelry to sell in San Diego, you can just drop by our La Jolla showroom with it. Drop in and we’ll help you understand what you have. We’ll also make you a no pressure offer, and if accept our offer, you’ll leave with cash. So come by. You’ll be glad you did.
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