Selling Your High Quality Jewellery and Gemstones
Selling your old and wornout jewellery is relatively straight forward at scrap gold price but when you have high quality jewellery with diamonds or precious gemstones there can be far greater returns if sold correctly through a secondhand jewellery specialist.
Quality Secondhand Jewellery Buyers
As professional jewellers we are buyers of both precious metals and quality secondhand gemstones. Older and worn gemstone jewellery often has little or no secondhand value above scrap. However, jewellery that is in exceptional condition and of market relevant design with high quality diamonds or gemstones can be sold at a higher value than to a gold dealer. Each jewellery pieces can still be quite subjective so finding a genuine industry buyers willing to pay a fair cash price can be challenging. As professional diamond merchants, our aim is to offer you a fair and reasonable price based on the wholesale manufactured value of your jewellery. Selling the complete jewellery is always the expectation with a consignment sale the best option for high value items.
Secondhand Precious Gemstones
Selling secondhand precious and semi-precious gemstones presents a unique challenge as there are only a small number of gemstones of a size and varieties that hold significant resale value. Unset collection gemstones are ideal but most gems need
to be removed from unsalable jewellery. Determining the value of a gemstone is complex and can be a lot more difficult when there is limited origin and treatment details as well as the presence of synthetic gemstones and compromised condition due to wear and tear. Larger valuable gemstones can be re-cut to remove damage or inferior quality cutting but can have unpredictable results. If your gemstone can pass all of the necessary scrutiny then it can result in great returns as either a cash or consignment sale.
Verification of Your Secondhand Gemstone
To successfully sell a secondhand precious gemstone, such as a Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, having the original purchase documents or certification is immensely helpful in verifying the gem’s authenticity and any treatments it may have undergone. In the absence of purchase details, a gemologist must authenticate the gem, assessing its type, origin, treatment history, condition, and quality to establish its current market value before resale.
Semi-precious gems are generally easier to evaluate but still require some form of authenticity verification. Most precious gems are of high quality but varying in value, with only a few types commanding significant prices in the secondhand market,
provided they are in premium condition.
Given the extensive variety of gem types available in various colors, accurate identification of the gem is paramount and the first crucial step in correctly listing it for resale. Furthermore, most gemstones have undergone some form of treatment to
enhance their appearance, and understanding the treatment’s nature and impact on the gem’s value is essential.
Origin also plays a significant role in determining a gem’s value, as gemstones from different sources can vary in terms of price, quality, and appearance. While not always entirely traceable, identifying the gem’s origin can enhance its marketability.
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