How to Sell Antique Jewelry

Antique jewelry can be very beautiful and very valuable. Many people buy it to collect it. Others buy it to wear. Or they may buy it to present to a loved one on a special occasion, as antique jewelry is often considered even more sentimental and meaningful than new jewelry. Any way you slice it, though, there are people paying a lot of money for antique jewelry. So there is a considerable amount of money to be made from selling it. Read on to learn how to sell antique jewelry.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Antique jewelry

1. Try online auctions if you have specific pieces that you simply wish to sell for extra money. You can set a minimum bid of what the items are worth and perhaps end up with more. It is easier and more convenient than looking for a buyer. This way, the buyers will come to you.

2. Realize that in selling anything, there are a number of different venues available. You can choose one of them or several. If you want to sell a lot of jewelry, you might lease or buy a small shop. You could also put out ads and do business over the phone. Take pictures of your merchandise and assemble a small catalog. Or set up your own website with pictures and descriptions of your jewelry and sell online.

3. Know where you will get your antique jewelry to sell. Antique jewelry can be purchased from a number of sources. Scour flea markets. Ask friends if they have any family heirlooms they are willing to part with cheaply (not too cheaply--give them a fair price, of course). Place an ad in the newspaper or online, stating that you are looking to buy antique jewelry wholesale.

4. Clean and polish all of your jewelry. If you are planning on selling continually, be sure to clean and polish regularly. Appearance often makes all the difference in a sale.

5. Have all your jewelry appraised. Know exactly what everything is and what it is worth, so you know what's fair to charge people. Also, the more you know about the jewelry you are selling, the better your sales pitch will be to prospective buyers.

6. Set up shop. Decide on a venue for selling your antique jewelry.

Tips & Warnings

• Haggling is often a staple of the antique world. In addition to setting prices for your jewelry, decide what the absolute minimum amount is that you are willing to take for each piece and do not go below it.

Resources

• Emgemologist Website for Buying and Selling Antique Jewelry

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