Can you sell jewelry for me?
Whether you’re buying new jewelry, or selling your jewelry, a professional appraiser is your best ally. The information in an authoritative
appraisal report is a powerful tool in protecting your investment and in negotiating its future sale with a jewelry industry professional.
Gregory E. Sherman and Associates offers professional brokerage services; however, the firm does not buy jewelry outright. This way our clients
obtain the greatest amount of money when they decide to liquidate their jewelry.
Here’s how this service works:
- An appointment is made with the client for a property inspection.
- The appraiser will evaluate your jewelry and provide an estimate of what can be obtained from the estate jewelry market.
- After signing a receipt and a contract, your jewelry will be presented to professionals and collectors who have the ability to absorb your specific
type of jewelry.
- The client will be presented with an offer.
- A check will be presented to the client once the offer is accepted.
The Appointment
An appraisal inspection is an important meeting between a highly trained specialist and the property owner. Here are some things to expect and to
prepare for in anticipation for this special experience.
Here’s what you can do:
- Bring all of your jewelry except for what you definitely know to be costume jewelry. The appraiser will sort out items that don’t necessarily
need an appraisal. It’s also less expensive per piece to have a group of items appraised than just one or two pieces.
- Collect any paperwork such as receipts and laboratory certificates that would help the appraiser evaluate your jewelry and determine the proper
current value.
- Bring your questions and curiosity to the appointment and don’t be shy! Professional appraisers appreciate your questions and your interest
about their profession!
- Be willing to share relevant information with the appraiser (just like you would with your doctor) about the dealer who sold the item and how
much you paid for it. Supporting information can be helpful in completing the assignment in an efficient manner, even though a professional appraiser
is independent in his conclusion.
- Don’t insist the appraiser draw a value conclusion on the spot, i.e., “a rough estimate” if he determines that he needs time
to do a professional job.