Where should I take my jewelry to sell it?

Let’s face it. Some pawnshops and online platforms are shadier and less trustworthy than others. We are not saying that they are all out to rob you, but there’s no doubt that, unfortunately, some are.

Is it better to Pawn or Sell Jewelry?

Pawn Shops

What do you think of when you imagine a typical pawn shop? A dusty, dimly lit shop on the outskirts of town? The inventory changes constantly, and you can never be sure of what you are buying unless you are a jewelry professional. It is up to you to rummage through what he has for sale, hoping you can find the one piece that is worth the money he is asking.

Here are the disadvantages:

• The jewelry offered in a pawnshop will be second, third or even fourth-hand. That’s not a problem if you, personally, can easily identify a quality diamond or gemstone from its color, cut, clarity and carat weight. Most customers cannot.
• The jewelry most likely will not have a GIA or other valid certificate authenticating its quality. You will have to trust the word of the pawnshop owner, who in turn, had to trust the person he bought it from. The truth may be another story entirely.
• The pawnshop owner is probably not a licensed gemologist, so you will have to go on his word alone and trust that he will not cheat you.
• Beware of low quality or even fake gold! It may look like the real thing but gold is the most counterfeit precious metal on the market today. The gold jewelry you want to buy may have been polished to simulate the look of a pristine piece, and its price could be similarly inflated.
• There are also many types of fake, synthetic and diamond look-alikes from laboratory-grown diamonds to moissanite to white sapphire to CZ – even glass.
• Your diamond could also have been fracture-filled, where the visible inclusions have been filled with clear liquid to make the stone appear less flawed. It may also have been heat-treated to improve its clarity.

Where to sell jewelry to get the most cash?

Where else can you find Trusted Vintage or Estate, Pre-Owned Fine Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry?

Online Fine Jewelry & Diamond e-commerce websites – What to look for when you are buying Jewelry Online.

How can you narrow down The Best Online Jewelry Store worthy of your attention from the barrage of beautiful baubles in Google Shopping?

Buying jewelry online has similar pitfalls, including inflated pricing, fake precious metals and gemstones with no certificate of authenticity. How can you be certain you are getting what you paid for? Online shoppers are flocking to buy jewelry, excited by the sheer choices, seemingly low prices and flexibility in ordering exactly what they want, especially in the market of Diamond Engagement Rings. But before they give out their credit card information, they need to be able to TRUST that seller is telling the truth, that they will not be cheated, and that their confidential information will not end up in the wrong hands.

It has happened.

Here are some of the disadvantages of buying online:

• Don’t be swayed by unbelievably low prices. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
• Watch out for seemingly attractive, interest-free financing options. You could end up with huge interest charges on your credit card after the grace period is over.
• The platform must have unquestioned credentials, secure online purchasing options, reliable shipping and insurance, stellar references and a, A+ BBB rating – and that’s just the beginning. Unless you check them out carefully, you can be duped.
• A colored gemstone ring may look one color when you look at it online yet look completely different when it actually arrives in the mail, which can be a huge disappointment.
• Stock photography? Is the ring you bought exactly like the photograph you saw online? Bait and switch is an old trick you do not want to fall for.
• Many websites do not have an accredited gemologist on staff. Without one, you are leaving too much to trust.
• Is the online store a member of the professional jewelry associations, such as the AGS or Jeweler’s Vigilance Committee? If not, ask questions. Better still, run.
• Some online platforms do not offer a 30-day back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you are stuck with it.
• Does the website have a live customer service person? You don’t want to leave endless unreturned messages. Again, it has happened.

How can I find the best vintage jewelry and best One-Of-A-Kind Fine Diamond Jewelry Online?

• Amidst the many options, the best advice we can give you is to buy pre-owned jewelry from a company you trust, with unquestioned credentials, a first-class customer service department, professional on-staff gemologists, a worldwide reputation and over 30  years of experience in the jewelry industry.
• check them out online, google reviews really help to narrow down your credible options, as well as Yelp and other social profiles – check out what the online community has to say about their products and reputation  Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest Facebook for a good start.

 Is Dover Jewelry The Best Vintage Jeweler?

We invite you to take a look and see for yourself. Contact Dover today or check us out at www.doverjewelry.com