Materials & construction
Metal purity, weight, stones and how the piece is made help establish what you have.
SELL JEWELRY
Sell your jewelry.
Understand the offer.
From one ring to an inherited collection, start with what you have. Talk with the SDJB buying team about the piece, its materials and its resale potential.
Start with an inquiry. Final offer after evaluation.
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WHAT YOU CAN BRING
The whole piece matters.
Jewelry can have value as a finished piece as well as in its metal and stones. A maker’s signature, the design and the condition can change how a buyer considers it.
- Rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings
- Gold, platinum, diamond and gemstone jewelry
- Signed designer, antique and estate pieces
- Individual pieces or collections
Not sure about the metal, stones or maker? Describe what you know. Suitability and an offer are confirmed after evaluation.
WHAT SHAPES THE OFFER
The details behind the number.
Maker & design
Signatures, craftsmanship and period details can distinguish a finished piece from the value of its materials alone.
Condition & resale
Wear, missing parts, prior repairs and demand for the design help frame a realistic buying offer.
AN ILLUSTRATION, NOT A PRICE ESTIMATE
Understand how jewelry offers are determinedA signed bracelet is more than a weight.
Illustrative example: two bracelets can have similar gold content but different resale prospects. A recognizable design, verifiable maker and good condition may matter to the offer. A signature still needs to be examined; it is not a guarantee of authenticity or a premium.
FROM YOUR FIRST QUESTION
Know what happens next.
Your conversation goes to the SDJB team. Your preferred visit store stays with your inquiry.
Tell us about your item
Start with what you know. You don’t need a model number or an appraisal to begin.
Meet your buyer
Your item is examined in person. Ask questions about the evaluation and your options.
Decide with the details
Hear the reasoning behind the offer, then decide whether selling is right for you.
Bring the piece as it is.
Start with what you already know. Ask the team what else would help with your particular piece.
- Keep pairs, matching pieces and any loose components together.
- Bring receipts, maker’s boxes or appraisals you already have.
- At SDJB, bring valid government-issued photo ID for a transaction.
- Ask before paying for repairs, polishing or new documentation just to sell.
A REAL PLACE. PEOPLE YOU CAN MEET.
Your next stop.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Your questions, answered.
Can I start if I don’t know what it is worth?
Yes. You can start an inquiry without an appraisal or a known value. Tell the team what you know, even if that is simply how the piece came to you.
What if it is broken or missing a stone?
Describe the damage when you inquire. Condition affects the evaluation, but metal, remaining stones and the piece itself may still be relevant. An offer depends on what the buyer finds.
Will I receive the amount on my insurance appraisal?
An insurance appraisal and a purchase offer serve different purposes. Replacement value is not a promise of what a buyer will pay in the resale market.
Can I discuss several inherited pieces together?
Yes. Let the team know you have a collection and ask how to arrange the visit. Keep any documents with the corresponding pieces where possible.
Buying service at our flagship: SDJB’s jewelry buying information.
CONSIDERING ANOTHER OPTION?
Ask about borrowing.
A collateral loan is a separate option for an eligible item. The lender holds it under the agreement; repayment according to the terms is required to recover it.
More than one kind of piece?
Find the details that matter for each item you’re considering.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s talk about your jewelry.
An inquiry starts the conversation. A final offer follows evaluation.