Have you come upon some antique jewelry? Perhaps you inherited it. Perhaps it came as part of the sale of something else like a storage unit or an entire estate. To sell Art Deco jewelry for the best price, you’ll want to reach out to a specialized antique jewelry dealer or auction house. When you deal with someone who’s fully familiar with vintage and antique pieces, you have a buyer (or auctioneer, I suppose) who understands the nuances of the style. Expertise will almost always lead to a higher selling price compared to an inexperienced buyer.
Let’s start with the things you need to do before you sell your Art Deco jewelry items. First and foremost, you need to understand what you own. Consider the condition of your jewelry. Is it worn? Broken? Is it beautiful just like brand new? The condition of jewelry significantly impacts its value and therefore what you’ll get. You may consider repairs or think of some of the items as primarily worth their raw materials, the gold and gems. Pieces from renowned Art Deco designers like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, or René Boivin can deliver higher prices.
Before selling, have your Art Deco jewelry appraised by a reputable gemologist or antique jewelry expert to understand its market value accurately. At Bert Levi Family Jewelers, we’ll give you a free verbal appraisal or you can pay for a more detailed appraisal. We’ll help you understand how the precious metals and the quality and type of gemstones used influence the price. You don’t need the appraisal (free or otherwise) to come from us but you definitely need one. You also need to understand the market. Either from the appraiser or your own research, make sure you familiarize yourself with current market trends for Art Deco jewelry, including popular designers, gemstones, and design elements.
After all of that, you have the information necessary to make choices. You know if you have items valuable enough that an auction house (and the expensive commissions) is worth it.
You also know enough that if you want to put in the work, you can go through the process of listing and selling your items online. You can see about consignment, too. For a quick streamlined transaction, you’ll seek a licensed jewelry buyer.
Like me.
If you’re selling Art Deco jewelry in San Diego, I would consider it an honor to help you. Give me a call or simply stop by the La Jolla showroom. I can promise you that you’ll be happy you did.
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