How to Sell Antique Jewelry
Selling your antique jewelry can be a daunting task. Where do you start?
Do you sell antique jewelry online or find an Antique Jewelry Dealer? How will you know what is a fair price?
At Dover Jewelry and Antiques we Sell Antique Jewelry online to a national and international market but we also buy antique jewelry items such as antique rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, brooches and antique watches.
We have the experience to help you navigate through the process of selling your antique jewelry. Talk to us first. We are confident you’ll be satisfied with the outcome.
In the meantime, here is a brief overview of what we look at to determine the value, condition, rarity and origin of the antique jewelry you may want to sell.
Intrinsic Value of Antique Jewelry
The intrinsic value of any antique jewelry piece is important in determining its ultimate value. We’ve helped others who want to sell antique jewelry to understand the significance of what the antique jewelry is actually made from.
Diamonds, gemstones, platinum, gold and silver form the intrinsic value of antique jewelry. We can look at the antique jewelry you have for sale and qualify the intrinsic value of your period pieces based on these factors.
When you sell antique jewelry with diamonds, they are evaluated based on rarity and popularity, sizes of the diamond and of course it’s condition, which can all be dictated by the age of the diamond jewelry (what period was the antique jewelry made in – Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, etc).
In addition, when you sell antique jewelry, be sure to include any original certificates and original boxes if you have them, especially for jewelry items with gemstones, as this information can definitely help improve the antique jewelry price.
Origin of Rare Antique Jewelry
Many antique jewelry pieces were meticulously crafted by hand and are a one of-a-kind-item, especially early period pieces like Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian antique jewelry. When selling antique jewelry large and rare gemstones add to the value of a piece.
Provenance is another thing experts look at when evaluating antique jewelry items.
Provenance refers to the origins of a piece. Where was the antique jewelry made? Was it crafted by a famous jeweler? Better still, was it fashioned by a famous jeweler for a prominent person to celebrate a one-time event?
The circumstances surrounding the formation of an antique jewelry piece can often provide the intangibles that point to the true value of unique and rare antique jewelry.
Experts are always on the look-out for authentic antique jewelry from specific periods, especially signed antique jewelry or certain fashion trends that influenced the allure or prestige of a certain piece.
Antique Jewelry Condition
Some signs of wear on antique jewelry are inevitable. Still, selling antique jewelry that is in excellent condition greatly increases its value.
An antique jewelry piece that is missing original parts will have less value. Also, antique jewelry repair, if not done properly, can actually de-value the rare jewelry item.
For instance, a jewelry repair person not familiar with antique jewelry repair might restore the antique jewelry piece improperly, such as using the wrong type of gold for the repair.
Ask Us About Selling Antique Jewelry
The intrinsic value, rarity, condition and origin of antique jewelry are just some of the things experts look at when appraising and pricing antique jewelry.
Dover Jewelry and Antiques has decades of experience in the antique jewelry industry. When you want to sell antique jewelry come to us first. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.
To learn more about how to sell antique jewelry or about any of the items in our antique jewelry collection, call us toll free at 1-877 777 6111 or use our Antique Jewelry Information form.
