When it comes time to sell your estate jewelry, it's absolutely imperative that you work with someone who is knowledgeable, experienced and a professional with your interests at heart. It doesn’t matter if you are selling an antique ring, heirloom jewelry you inherited, or whether you are selling a specific type of stone, you need to find a professional who will give you the fairest market value.

The Different Kinds Of Jewelry

You want to find someone that knows the difference and value, for antique jewelry, estate jewelry, and contemporary jewelry. Estate jewelry pieces are  were usually pre-owned by someone else, such as you or a family member. It is also a term used when describing a deceased individual and a piece that is a part of their “estate”.  On the other hand, antique jewelry is usually jewelry that is at least 100 years old. These categories can include: Art Deco Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, and so on. Although Contemporary jewelry is not as valuable as antique or estate jewelry, it can still can be sold for a cost.

3 Factors in Selling Your Estate Jewelry

Estate jewelry can be incredibly valuable depending on the time period it came from. However, there are also 3 other factors which will need to be considered when it comes to the overall value of the pieces. These 3 factors are; rarity, condition of the item and quality.

- Rarity: If a piece of estate jewelry is in fair condition, but is incredibly rare, the value can still be pretty high. This is why you need a professional that knows all about the jewelry industry, how it works, the rarity of the item, and in turn the market value.

- Condition: Another  important factor in selling your jewelry is the condition of the item. This step will require that the expert look at the piece to see if any stones are missing or  have been replaced. If a piece had a stone that was replaced,  even if its the same type of stone, it can lower the value because it's not the original stone. While any estate jewelry or antique pieces are of value, the overall state of the ring will come into play. If you have a ring that is in excellent condition, it's going to be more valuable than a ring that has more wear and tear.

- Quality: Each piece has its own materials that it uses. From precious stones to precious metals. Some precious stones are more valuable than others. Likewise, for precious metals. This is another consideration when it comes to determining the value of the piece.

Choose someone like Ralph Mueller. The simple to sell cash bid is easy to use. Simply fill out the form, include your contact information, and they can provide you with an appraisal. Each evaluation is free of charge.