Is it Time to Sell Your Old Gold Jewelry?
We’ve all got that special piece of jewelry tucked away, forgotten in a drawer or jewelry box. Perhaps it’s a gift from a past relationship, a souvenir from a special trip, a piece that’s no longer your style, or simply something you haven’t worn in years.
But as our styles evolve and our lives change, some of these pieces may lose their luster.
Why consider selling your old jewelry?
Out with the old, in with the new: Fashion trends change, and so do our personal styles. What was once a beloved piece might no longer align with your current aesthetic. Selling old jewelry pieces can help you make room for newer, more stylish items.
Sentimental value fades: Sometimes, holding onto sentimental jewelry can be bittersweet. If a piece no longer brings you joy, selling it can be a way to honor its memory while also freeing up space.
Declutter your life: A cluttered jewelry box can be overwhelming. By selling unused pieces, you can declutter your space and create a more organized collection.
Free Up Cash: Your old jewelry could be worth more than you think. Selling it can provide you with extra cash to invest in new pieces or other things you want.
What makes old gold jewelry valuable?
What you think are scrap old jewelry still holds value on the secondary market. They’re either worth their weight value or their intrinsic value.
Old jewelry that are valuated based on their weight are also called “melt-grade” jewelry. These are pieces that are melted down and recast into new jewelry. Melt-grade jewelry pieces include: broken gold jewelry, outdated jewelry pieces, orphaned earrings, class rings, and many more.
On the other hand, some second-hand gold jewelry pieces are priced based on their “intrinsic value.” These jewelry pieces are priced higher than melt-grade ones because they can still be sold in their current form without the need to melt or recast them. Here are some old gold jewelry pieces that has intrinsic value:
- Well-preserved vintage gold jewelry
- Statement pieces that contain diamonds and other semi-precious stones
- Custom-made gold jewelry that feature exceptional craftmanship
- Gold jewelry from luxury brands like Tiffany, Cartier, Bvlgari, etc
Ready to sell your old gold jewelry? Here’s what to do next…
If you’re ready to sell your old gold jewelry or watches, simply fill out this form to schedule an appointment or coordinate the shipping of your items today.
You don’t have to repair, untangle, or clean your gold jewelry before you bring them in — you can leave that to us.
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