Everyone knows about the climbing gold prices lately. But if you have unwanted gold jewelry you’d like to sell, there a few things you should know.  The number one rule is: go to someone you TRUST!  With the amazing resources on the internet nowadays, you can research trusted jewelers, and of course, personal references are excellent as well.  Even with a trusted buyer, you should have some background information so that the appraisal and pricing explanation will make sense.  For example, when selling gold jewelry, you should know the current price that buyers pay for gold, depending on what karat gold you have.  If the buyer is just looking for scrap gold, they’ll likely want to slice into it to make sure that it is real, solid gold and not gold plate.  Before doing this they should explain to you that if it is real, they promise to buy it from you, and if it is not real, they will not pay for it and you’ll end up with broken jewelry.

Lastly, before you sell your gold Estate jewelry, think about the sentimental value before the monetary value, because you don’t want to have regrets.  At a gold buy once, we met a woman who was there with her daughter and granddaughter, selling a large amount of jewelry as scrap gold.  As our head Estate Buyer was sifting through it, he found a simple gold band that had initials and the year “1872” engraved on the inside.  He showed it to the seller and she realized it was her grandmother’s wedding ring, over 100 years old.  So we had it made into a pendant for her, and she avoided accidentally selling a priceless family heirloom!

For a few years now, as the price of gold has mounted, our customers at Ross-Simons have been asking if we can buy their unwanted gold jewelry from them. So we responded by creating what we think is one of the best gold buying systems out there.  If you’re interested, you can read about it here.

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People sell their Estate jewelry for many reasons.  Perhaps it’s a ring they bought many years ago and never wear anymore, or they’ve inherited their grandmother’s necklace, and it’s simply not their style.  The old saying goes “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure,” and that’s the beauty of Estate jewelry.   Everyone’s personal style is a little bit different, so it’s wonderful that you can sell an item you’re not so fond of, knowing that there’s someone out there who will fall in love with that very piece.

A 1960 vintage ring just waiting for a new owner!

So, you’re considering selling a piece of Estate jewelry (or “Antique” if it is over 100 years old). The most important thing is: make sure you go to a trusted source when you get it appraised and subsequently sell it! Getting a few different opinions is always a good idea, especially with something that could potentially be very valuable. Also look around online or at jewelry stores to see how much money pieces similar to yours are selling for.  Keep in mind, however, that you will most likely receive less than that because whoever you’re selling to still needs to make a profit. If your piece is not in great condition, then the jeweler will have to put money into repairing or restoring it and that will be deducted from what they’re willing to pay. If you happen to have a certificate of authenticity for your piece (a certified diamond for example), then of course, you should bring that along when you get your jewelry appraised.

We created Ross-Simons Selling-Fine-Jewelry in response to requests from our customers who were looking for the most secure and easiest way to exchange their unwanted fine jewelry for cash. Start by uploading an image of your diamond, designer or fine gemstone jewelry. Ship it to us insured, for free. Receive your money in as little as 48 hours.

Good luck selling!

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There’s no denying that I love my position as a jewelry writer. Every day I am surrounded by glamorous, luxurious pieces of jewelry, sparkling with gemstones, gleaming with precious metals and bursting with that artistic and creative innovation which typifies the best of human expression.

But sometimes it’s nice to get out from behind the desk and into an environment with others who appreciate – love -  jewelry, too.

That’s just what I did last Friday when I visited the Museum of Fine Arts Boston to view a new exhibit, “Jewels, Gems and Treasures: Ancient to Modern.”

Displayed in the intimate setting of the Kaplan Family Foundation Gallery, this exhibit of more than 60 treasures runs chronologically, like a timeline of human aesthetic history.

All the drama and pageantry of these gorgeous creations is highlighted by the breathtaking presentation of the exhibit. The square gallery is cloaked in darkness – ceiling, floor and all four walls are completely black. The only light emanates from the display cases themselves, lining the gallery’s four walls.

I felt like I was walking into a newly-discovered tomb in an ancient land, filled with priceless treasures.

Dominating the show is a central display tower, illuminated from within, showcasing a gorgeous, amber-laden jewelry box – actually, a jewel casket, as these were once called.

Jewel Casket

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