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What a Jewelry Appraisal Costs, and When You Need One
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 4 min read
What a Jewelry Appraisal Costs, and When You Need One
A written appraisal is a document you pay for and states replacement value. A verbal appraisal is a jeweler telling you what a piece is worth. They answer different questions, and most people ask for the wrong one.
October 2026
What a Gram of Gold Is Worth When You Sell It
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 4 min read
What a Gram of Gold Is Worth When You Sell It
The spot price is for pure gold by the troy ounce. Your chain is not pure and is not weighed that way. Here is the arithmetic between the headline number and the number you are offered.
October 2026
How to Sell Estate Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 5 min read
How to Sell Estate Jewelry
What estate jewelry actually means, who buys it, how a jeweler arrives at a number, and the four things that cost people money before they ever reach a counter.
September 2026
Where Should You Sell Your Diamonds?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Where Should You Sell Your Diamonds?
A discussion of the pros and cons of pawn shops, jewelers, and private parties when selling jewelry.
July 2025
Selling Jewelry that Isn’t Fine Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Selling Jewelry that Isn’t Fine Jewelry
Some advice on selling costume jewelry.
July 2025
When Should You Repair Jewelry Before Selling It?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
When Should You Repair Jewelry Before Selling It?
Some ideas about when repairing jewelry makes financial sense.
July 2025
When Is an Informal Jewelry Appraisal Enough?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
When Is an Informal Jewelry Appraisal Enough?
Suggested times when an informal appraisal is enough and the expense of a formal appraisal is unnecessary.
June 2025
Why You Want a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional when You Sell Your Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Why You Want a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional when You Sell Your Jewelry
An explanation of why GIA Accredited Jewelry Professionals can get you better deals when you sell jewelry.
June 2025
Why Is a Licensed Jewelry Buyer Important for You?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Why Is a Licensed Jewelry Buyer Important for You?
A description of the benefits of selling to licensed jewelry dealers.
June 2025
Some Tips for Selling Antique Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Some Tips for Selling Antique Jewelry
Tips for getting a fair deal when you sell antique jewelry.
May 2025
Marketing and Pricing Your Jewelry Yourself
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Marketing and Pricing Your Jewelry Yourself
Tips on how to present and price jewelry you want to sell at retail.
May 2025
Selling Options for Your Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Selling Options for Your Jewelry
Some tips for selling jewelry
May 2025
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