When you come in for a selling appointment, our gemologist will evaluate every aspect of your fine jewelry before determining an offer amount. There are many things that can affect the value of a piece of jewelry. If it has gemstones or diamonds, every gemstone and diamond on the piece can have a different value based on their qualities. Then, there’s the value of a piece’s precious metal, which can change as the market changes.
Other things than can affect the value of a piece of jewelry include its construction and its condition. If a piece is particularly well-crafted, that can add value. If it’s in excellent condition, that can also add value— though the converse is also true: if in item is in poor condition, this can negatively affect its value.
Brand names and rarity can also affect the value of a piece of jewelry. Certain brands of signed jewelry may be more highly desired at any given time, which affects their value. Additionally, if a piece is rare and highly desired, this can drastically up its value. This is particularly true for certain vintage luxury watch models that are rare and considered highly collectible. In that same vein, certain kinds of antique or vintage jewelry can have a rare or historic quality that can add value.
To determine the value of an item, our buyer considers all of these things and how each might affect the current market value of an item. Putting a number on the value of a piece of fine jewelry can be tricky, since there are so many factors to consider. That’s why our buyers are certified gemologists who are extensively trained to evaluate fine jewelry.