Sell Vintage Jewelry For The Best Market Value | Worthy.com (2024)

If you’ve been looking at options for where to sell vintage jewelry online, you may already know that buyers only commit when they’re absolutely certain of authenticity. With other venues, the authenticity requirement can often leave sellers in a difficult position as it can be costly and difficult to properly authenticate and describe the items they are offering for sale. This leads to the often unwanted expense that comes with hiring a potentially biased appraiser or jeweler.

As you’re deciding where to sell old jewelry, it’s likely that you’re seeing many items labeled as “vintage jewelry.” To earn the “vintage” title, Jewelry must be 20 years old or older. Further confusing things, there’s quite a bit of crossover between “antique” and “vintage” jewelry since it’s possible to have an item that’s “vintage 1910” and also an antique as it meets the criteria of being at least 100 years old. You might also see the terms “heirloom jewelry” and “estate jewelry,” which simply mean that the piece is pre-owned rather than brand new.

The best way to avoid confusion is to have an expert take a look at the item in question. You’re always welcome to ask our team for assistance or get a free estimate.

There are several factors to take into consideration when deciding how to sell old jewelry, and value is at the top of the list. Worthy provides accurate estimates of each item’s market value, enhancing buyer trust while ensuring that you receive the best value possible once you decide that you do in fact want to sell your vintage jewelry. Before it is put up for auction, a number of factors are evaluated. These include:

Scarcity– The rarer an item is, the more it is likely to fetch at auction. This means that scarcity is among the most important factors in selling vintage jewelry. It’s good news for sellers who have items that are in fair condition rather than mint; the value can still be surprisingly high if the item is an uncommon one. Our team of professionals have amassed priceless knowledge in their years in this field, and are easily able to provide a good estimate while determining whether your vintage jewelry is rare or easy to find. This is just one step we take when determining market price.

State of Repair– After determining whether an item is scarce or not, our appraisers take a close look at your item’s state of repair. Is anything missing, or have any of the diamonds or other stones been replaced? Vintage items in poor condition or missing original components are often worth far less than those which are both intact and original. The level of wear plays a role here, too; if an item has been “loved” too much, then it is generally considered to be of less value than identical item in mint condition. Your vintage jewelry will be treated to a thorough cleaning during the pre-sale process, but any foreign matter that we cannot remove will adversely impact the jewelry’s value. Other imperfections such as pitting, greening, moisture damage, etc. can also impact the value.

Anyone who has been selling vintage jewelry as part of a business or hobby will tell you that preparing items for sale takes a huge investment in both time and energy. Finding the right audience, gathering the pertinent information, and even getting great photos matter. Why not let us do the legwork for you? Here are just some of the ways you’ll benefit when you use Worthy as a liaison with potential buyers:

Get more with top gemological gradings.Buyers prefer to purchase certified items, especially when they are valuable. With our gradings, confidence is heightened and bids reflect the actual worth of the items on offer.

Save time: No logistics required.You never have to worry about shipping, scheduling appraisal, writing a suitable description, or wondering whether potential buyers are screened and qualified. All shipments are fully insured, and FedEx pickup happens at the time and date that’s best for you.