Selling Inherited Jewelry

**jackie5275** · December-27-23, 03:03 PM

I'm asking for recommendations/experiences that anyone may have had with selling unwanted/unneeded inherited jewelry. I got several pieces that I will never wear. I have no interest in the pieces from other family members. Does anyone or has anyone worked with a particular jeweler that's trustworthy and won't scam me?

**jcole** · December-28-23, 10:10 AM

Miner's Den in Clawson does a nice job. Honest and laid back.

**Maof** · December-28-23, 10:07 PM

What type of jewelry? Gemstones, costume, gold, silver, etc? I've sold a few pieces to Agnello's on Harper in SCS. I thought he was fair after going to a few other jewelers. Labelle antiques, also in SCS, is always looking to buy as well.

**jackie5275** · December-30-23, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by Maof

What type of jewelry? Gemstones, costume, gold, silver, etc? I've sold a few pieces to Agnello's on Harper in SCS. I thought he was fair after going to a few other jewelers. Labelle antiques, also in SCS, is always looking to buy as well.

It's a variety. Much of what you mentioned, plus pearls.

**Maof** · January-01-24, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by jackie5275

It's a variety. Much of what you mentioned, plus pearls.

I would think any reputable jeweler would give you a fair percentage of the current price of gold or silver but I would go to several. As far as costume jewelry, look for makers marks and do a little research beforehand. Eisenberg, Hobe, Miram Haskell, Weiss, Coro are sought after and of better quality. Also Trifari, Sarah Coventry even some Avon.

**Zacha341** · January-02-24, 09:06 AM

^^^Excellent points regarding makers marks!

Hallmarks are important too! And often misunderstood.

As an infrequent hobby I browse thrift stores and estate sales looking for gold jewelry and have hit the jackpot a few times from sellers not carefully reading jewelry inscriptions.

I purchased a box-link [one of the strongest chains for jewelry] 18 inch, 18K gold necklace Hallmarked as 750. That number means 18K.

Necklace priced at $5.99. Valued of $500 per weight and gold purity.

Some only consider the 'K' Karat factor when judging the authenticity and purity of gold.

Here's a chart on understanding the conversions:

https://calculator-converter.com/kar...-hallmarks.htm

**Zacha341** · January-02-24, 09:09 AM

Yep. Excellent sterling silver too can be made these fine makers.

I've seen tarnished items at estate sales/ resale shops for near nothing in price. A good shine-up and you have a nice item. And yes Avon use to sell some very good silver items.

Originally Posted by Maof

...As far as costume jewelry, look for makers marks and do a little research beforehand. Eisenberg, Hobe, Miram Haskell, Weiss, Coro are sought after and of better quality. Also Trifari, Sarah Coventry even some Avon.