People often have jewelry that they no longer wear. The jewelry may have gone out of style, have a broken clasp or may even be from a broken relationship. Instead of keeping these items tucked away in your jewelry box or drawer, consider the option to sell jewelry to a local buyer. Of course, Craigslist and eBay are options available to you, but if you sell jewelry through those avenues, you could be putting your personal safety in jeopardy or just simply not getting a good price for your valuables.

Costume jewelry may come and go, but if you are going to sell jewelry of significant value, you will want to consider a reputable business as your buyer. If you are wondering how to go about selecting a buyer locally, here are a few things to consider:

• Reputation - You should only ever sell jewelry to a business with a solid reputation. Take a look at how long they have been in business and what previous clients have to say about them. Word of mouth can often be effective, so be sure to ask around for a recommendation.
• Appraiser available on-site - Most reputable businesses will have an in-house gemologist that can appraise your pieces right when you come in. Given their expertise in their field, you can feel comfortable about selling jewelry to that business at a fair price.
• License - Before you sell jewelry just anywhere, make sure that the business is licensed to buy in your area. 

Once you have a selected a reputable and professional buyer, perhaps take your jewelry to a couple of places to compare the prices they will give you. Once you have found a buyer you trust that is offering a fair price, the transaction itself can be processed quite smoothly.

It is easy to get overwhelmed with the idea of selling your jewelry if it is not your area of expertise. If you have any unused or unwanted jewelry lying around, selling it to a local buying business can be a profitable endeavor. Some people even make a living buying jewelry and selling it for a higher price. Some people also choose to go through a broker and let someone else do all the research for them. Many people opt to just keep their jewelry rather than deal with the perceived hassle of selling it. Even so, it can be worth the effort, especially if you find yourself in serious need of cash.