Jewelry Seller Appraisals: What Do They Really Mean?
Thank you for selecting the Jewelry Sellers Section. I am going to assume you have an item to sell and want to ask a fair price to your buyers whether you are going to sell privately or on a small market stall or shop, or to the local Pawn Broker or even at an Auction site such as eBay.
You don't want to ask too much - OR TOO LITTLE and then feel ripped off.
Not easy...
"The Biggest Problem Is Asking A Fair Price When You Set One.
If You Say The Item Is Half Price Or 50% Off - Your Customer Or Buyer Might Ask - 'Off What?"
G'day, my name is David Foard F.G.A.A. and I'm your resident Jewelry Appraiser, Gemologist and Valuer right here at the Jewelry Appraisal Center.
The Main problem is that in the open market - there is NO FIXED PRICE for anything. And that includes Jewelry. There is however a guide.
A Sellers Trading Range if you like.
Now all you have to do is Press the BIG RED BUTTON and get started.
Press the BIG RED BUTTON and get started.
It's easy and you should complete your online appraisal in 15 to 20 minutes (but there's no time frame). You have 30 days to complete it, and our Technical and Support Staff are here to help.
Click the BIG RED BUTTON to begin Now - before you lose the Sale because you asked too much (or asked too little).
But it's based on a percentage of an Insurance Appraisal (which I call a Master Appraisal) and it depends on several factors such as...
- Is this a New Unused Item
- Is it Secondhand - Is so - What Condition Is it In?
- Is it Antique or Vintage
- Is it Collectible or highly desirable
- Is it an Auction Value
- Are You Under A Forced Sale (Need Money Fast)
- Is it part of Probate or a Will
And so on.
So in truth, you have to get a full Master Appraisal First, and then get the correct calculation from there, otherwise you are simply guessing.
Our Software does all the calculations in your currency and produces a printable Certificate listing all the details together with a Master Appraisal Price. Once you have that, simply contact this office and tell us what you need the appraisal for, and we will give you the Trading Range. No extra Charge!
But remember the Golden Rule - "There ain't no such thing as a fixed price..."
It will ALWAYS depend on you (as the willing Seller) to quote an amount acceptable to the Willing Buyer.
Hope that really helps.
Hello, I have a gold brooch that I purchased as 18k gold. I have someone that wants to buy it but I realized that I am not sure about the gold content. The pin is hallmarked on the back with a vertical rectangle and the name “Ungar” in an oval at the bottom of the rectangle. At the top of the rectangle on the left side is “1 AR” and on the opposite side is the number “750″. Any ideas as to whether this is really 18K gold?
Linda
G’day Linda and many thanks for your comment – it is much appreciated.
Now I have a couple of points I would like to go over. Firstly you said you purchased this brooch as 18 karat gold. Did you receive any Store Receipt or Appraisal or even a seller’s description which stated that?
If so – why would you doubt it?
The next thing I would like to make clear is that I have often seen jewelry where the PIN is gold but the brooch is not. Get a good eyeglass and go over it from top to bottom. Pay special attention inside any rims or removable parts.
With regards the hallmarks you can see, well ‘Ungar’ maybe a Maker’s or Manufacturers mark or even a store name or brand, while the 1 AR might be a model or design number. The 750 is the international stamp for 18 karat gold, but without testing it, I could not be sure.
If you have documentary evidence that it is genuine, then an appraisal is possible. Once you arrive at the MASTER APPRAISAL figure, simple drop us a line and let us know what type of resell you are considering and we will take the appraisal replacement figure and send you a trading range.
If it falls within that band, you have nothing to lose.
Hope that helps. David
I have my mothers pearls,she received them as a gift in the 1920′s, she had them restrung in the 50′s. They are a soft golden cream in color uniform 7.3mm in size and there are 157 pearls with a knot between each pearl on the rope (no clasp).How can I tell if they are natural or cultured? and where do I find an appraisor locally? I live in the Victorville area of California Thank You
Jerri Otwell
2 pcs to be appraised:
1) 18k 7 grams necklace
2) 999.9% purity 1oz/31g
what is the average buy back prices for these pieces?
I suggest you read all the posts here to get a correct idea on just what can – and Can’t be done.
I have a matching necklas,bracelet and earrings.made by Napier jewelery co. They are sterling silver.They are shaped like fans. Intricate design.Very good shape.I think they are from the 1950s.or earlier.I understand Napier was sold in the late 80s and closed in 1999. Are these highly collectible. Would you be interested in them? I’am not in a rush to sell unless I get a reasonable offer.
Thank you,Rikk Maitland
Hello, My name is Linda and I was wondering about some faux pearls that belonged to my Mother they have beautiful luster, there are 135-10mm pearls strung on cord, could you tell me how they where made and if they have any value.Each pearl is perfect. Thank You
G’day Linda and many thanks for your query.
But the main clue is in the word “Faux” which means ‘False’ or ‘Fake’ and is often used to describe ‘Imitation gemstones or jewelry.
Faux Sapphire – for example – are just blue colored glass used to imitate real sapphire. Faux Pearls are the same – imitation pearls.
The second clue came when you mentioned ‘each pearl is perfect’ and that is because they are man made. Each one made in a machine and colored the same to look ‘Perfect’.
You should simply treasure this gift from your Mother and enjoy them.
David
Please remember that they are Sterling Silver – they metal of choice for lower priced or ‘Tourist’ jewelry – which is where Napier specialized.
While they are of good quality – they are always going to be – just silver.
David
I have a lady’s 14 d yellow gold ring containing one moderately included emerald cut emerald weighing approzimately 2.2 carats. said emerald is meduim to dark green in color wqith good proportions and good finish. also contains round brilliajnt and tapered daguettes, diamond side weighing appr. 0.06 ct. each for a total of 2.50 carats. clarity of s11 e,era;d os pf matira; progom sode cpmsost pf 12 f/c diamonds and 28 tappered baguets.
G’day Brenda – and your question was….?
hey i was wondering if you could tell me how much a 10k whitegold with 1ct diamond ring brand new never been wore i want to get it appraised but first i was just wondering how much it could be worth
hi just wanted to ask if a white opal is better then the common bluey green speckled ones
G’day Jeff – the first thing you need to ask yourself is “Worth to Whom?”
There is no such thing as a fixed price in the open second-hand market. However – if you simply wanted an appraisal for Insurance replacement – then that’s a different figure. You can do that yourself online – right here at the appraisal center.
BTW – You might like to read the note I have in big red letters just above the Comments box
Dave
G’day Georgia and many thanks for your query.
White opal is a description given to the BODY color of the opal and has nothing to do with the ‘Play-of-color’ you see in the stone.
There are only really three types then.
Black Opal (not from the color – but the body color) – White Opal and Grey opal.
These are broken down into ‘Solid Opals – Doublets and Triplets’. Within each group you then go into the ‘Flash’ of color coming from within the stone.
Each of these also depend on the Pattern and Blocks to add or subtract value.
All the colors are speckled within the gem/and or over the surface.
So your bluey green speckled one is probably a ‘White Opal’ anyway.
Hope that helps.
Dave