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Where to Sell Emeralds – Sell Emerald Jewelry
This SDJB knowledge article focuses on where to sell emerald jewelry in San Diego. However, the advice applies to selling emerald jewelry anywhere in the United States.
If you are looking to sell emerald rings, emerald necklaces, or even loose emeralds in San Diego, you have several choices: 1) You can try to sell emerald jewelry online at a website like eBay; 2) You can try to sell emerald jewelry to a California jewelry store or pawn shop; or 3) You can sell emerald rings and other emerald jewelry to a dedicated San Diego jewelry buyer or consignment shop.
When selling emeralds in San Diego the two main concerns that sellers have are: Where can I sell emerald jewelry in the quickest amount of time? and Where can I sell my emerald jewelry for the most money? You want to keep both of these questions in mind when choosing where to sell your emerald rings, emerald earrings, and other valuable emerald jewelry.
Selling Emerald Jewelry on eBay
Some Californians do get good cash offers for their emerald jewelry on eBay. But other sellers fail at selling their emerald rings, necklaces, and pendants-or they receive very low offers. The reason so many people are unable to sell emerald jewelry for a fair price on eBay is because potential buyers are worried about buying fake emerald jewelry or jewelry set with low quality emeralds.
There is a lot of poor quality and fake emerald jewelry in circulation, and much of that jewelry can appear on eBay, despite the measures that eBay takes to protect buyers. Californians who successfully sell emerald jewelry on eBay are those sellers who have been selling luxury items on eBay for a long time and have dozens of positive buyer reviews.
The sellers of previously-owned emerald jewelry who get the most cash on eBay are professional jewelers with a real world address-as potential buyers trust them the most. These business sellers also have the ability to take high-quality photos of the emerald jewelry they are selling, and have eBay stores that are visited by thousands of online buyers looking for deals on emerald jewelry.
Lastly, there is the issue of time. Selling emerald jewelry on eBay is not your best option for people who need cash quickly, as it could take any number of weeks to receive a fair cash offer and there is no guarantee that a good cash offer will even be made.
Selling Emerald Jewelry to a California Jewelry Store or Pawn Shop
When people wonder where to sell emerald rings and other fine jewelry, they often consider approaching a jewelry store. In the past, most California jewelry stores did not buy used jewelry unless they were an estate jeweler. But with gold prices surging in recent years, many more San Diego jewelry stores are buying back pre-owned gold jewelry set with emeralds and diamonds.
Unlike on eBay (where it could take months to get paid), you will get paid immediately when selling emerald earrings, necklaces, and other fine jewelry to a California jewelry store. However, the amount of cash that you receive may not be as much as you deserve. This is because the primary business of the average San Diego jewelry store is selling new fine jewelry to buyers, not purchasing pre-owned emerald jewelry from the public. The typical California jewelry store has little expertise in appraising the market value of used emerald jewelry and has nowhere to resell your jewelry except from its own showcases.
The same shortcomings generally apply when selling emerald jewelry to a California pawn shop. While you will receive an immediate cash payment, the average San Diego pawn shop is set up to provide collateral loans on everything from electronics and guns to musical instruments and gold jewelry. Like the average San Diego jewelry store, the ordinary California pawn shop is not an expert in the purchase of pre-owned emerald jewelry and resells the fine jewelry it buys only from its showcases instead of a global resale network of estate jewelry buyers.
If you do sell emerald jewelry to a California jewelry store or San Diego pawn shop, check whether they have substantial experience in estate jewelry and ask them to explain how they are appraising the market value of your emerald jewelry and arriving at their cash offer.
Selling Emerald Jewelry to a Dedicated Jewelry Buyer or California Consignment Shop
When you sell emerald jewelry to a dedicated California jewelry buyer, you get paid immediately in cash. Waiting for your payment therefore is not a problem, as it is when selling emerald jewelry on eBay. A San Diego jewelry buyer’s primary business is the buying and selling of pre-owned emerald jewelry and all types of valuable estate jewelry. They are experts in appraising the value of pre-owned jewelry (i.e. estate jewelry) and they have an established network of buyers in which to resell your emerald jewelry.
Because of their expertise and experience, you likely will receive a better cash offer from a dedicated California jewelry buyer than you will at a typical pawn shop or fine jewelry store. San Diego jewelry buyers are also valuable resources of information if you are selling antique emerald jewelry or vintage emerald jewelry-sharing with you important information about your emerald ring, necklace, or other item.
If you don’t need cash right away, then selling emerald jewelry through a California consignment store is likely the best way to get the most cash for your emerald jewelry. But don’t just choose any consignment shop. You should sell your items with a San Diego consignment store that specializes in the sale of pre-owned luxury items like emerald jewelry.
People who want to sell emerald jewelry often choose San Diego Jewelry Buyers because we are a dedicated jewelry buyer with an A+ BBB rating who also offers luxury consignment services through our sister company Authentic Luxury Goods. Whether you need cash now or can wait a few weeks, SDJB will help you get more cash for emerald jewelry.
San Diego Guide: Sell & Pawn Jewelry
**The United States has over 12,000 businesses that buy and sell estate jewelry, watches, and diamonds. Not all are the same. When deciding on whom to entrust with your fine jewelry transaction, be selective, do research, and choose only those businesses that specialize and understand the current jewelry market.
**The best prices for fine diamond jewelry, fine gemstone jewelry, and designer gold jewelry are based on more than simple gold or gemstone weight. If you are going to sell jewelry in San Diego ask questions of the business you are considering doing business with. Make sure they demonstrate a clear understanding of jewelry materials, jewelry brands, and jewelry craftsmanship.
**Many who pawn jewelry find this an excellent way to maintain anonymity and protect their credit rating. San Diego Pawn Shops don’t do credit checks. If the customer can’t pay back the loan it doesn’t hurt their record. The loan operator simply keeps the collateral.
**If you sell jewelry, remember that there are several people who are involved in the transaction, all of whom need to make a profit margin to survive and continue offering their services. These include the San Diego gold refiners if the jewelry is being melted down; the re-sellers if your jewelry is being sold again; and of course the primary business who you are dealing with.
**It is not only gold jewelry which can be pawned or sold to provide customers with extra cash for their needs. Platinum and palladium jewelry can also be used. The prices for all precious metals are at very high levels, making now one of the best times to get a good return on the jewelry that is no longer worn.
**Not all jewelry can be resold or used as collateral. Very few San Diego businesses will accept costume jewelry, unless it a very rare item. And silver jewelry is worth only a fraction of what gold jewelry is worth, although some kinds of designer and/or antique silver jewelry can be valuable.
**Remember that 24K jewelry is pure gold, 18K is 75%, 14K is 58%, and 10K is 41.7%. For simple gold jewelry, you should be getting well above 50% of gold’s current trading price, otherwise known as the “spot price”. For name brand fine jewelry and designer pieces (such as Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels) you can expect to get significantly more, depending on the condition of the piece, as well as the maker, and overall desirability.
**When you sell jewelry in San Diego, this is a “green” act, a method of recycling that diminishes the need for increased mining of gold and gemstones. In addition, when platinum is melted down it often finds its way into new car engines, where it serves as a catalyst in devices that remove automotive pollutants.
**Beware of sending your fine gemstone jewelry through the mail to gold buyers and so-called “gold refineries”. There is always an unnecessary risk involved by allowing your fine jewelry to leave your sight.
**When dealing with an unknown business it is always a good idea to search for complaints filed against a company with the Better Business Bureau at http://www.bbb.org/ and other online consumer sites.
**It is estimated that 25% of customers walk away from a loan based on product collateral. Be aware of this and do not risk using an important family heirloom for a loan. If your jewelry is melted down it is lost forever.
**To ensure the best price for gold jewelry, deal only with those buyers who set their scales in grams. Some San Diego gold buyers set their scales in penny weight (1.55 grams), which likely means less money for you.
**Avoid those businesses which charge an unreasonably high interest rate on their loans. In states like Texas the legal rate for short term loans can go as high as 240%! Do not allow a troubling financial situation force you into such a loan arrangement. There are always businesses to be found that will charge you a reasonable interest rate. And if you need help, seek guidance from a free consumer credit management service, such as: http://www.debt-mgt.org/ or http://www.familycredit.org/.
For information on SDJB’s elite pawn shop service, contact San Diego Jewelry Buyers for a free, no hassle, appraisal.
We are San Diego’s trusted A+ BBB rated luxury pawnbroker and estate jewelry buyer.
Sell Estate Jewelry: Facts from Jewelry Buyers
As San Diego’s #1 estate jewelry buyer, we here at San Diego Jewelry Buyers love all things about fine jewelry. Jewelry lovers or those who want to sell jewelry to a local buyer might find the following facts about jewelry interesting.
1) In 2007, Christie’s auction house had jewelry sales totaling almost $400 million, an increase of 11% over 2006 totals and 27% over 2005.
2) The word jewelry is derived from the word jewel, which is the anglicized version of the Old French “jouel”.
3) During early times jewelry was created for practical uses such as wealth, storage, and pinning clothes together.
4) The longest continuous legacy of jewelry making in the world belongs to India, and stretches back 5000 years.
5) In ancient Rome, only certain ranks of people could wear rings.
6) Wedding rings for men first became a popular American tradition during the early 20th century.
7) Islam considers the wearing of gold by men to be a social taboo.
8) A popular symbol used in Jewish jewelry is the Hamsa (or “Hamesh hand”), which often features three fingers raised.
9) The modern jewelry movement began after World War II, and was fueled by the works of designers like Fulco Di Verdura and David Webb.
10) According to recent studies, the largest jewelry market is the United States with a market share of 30.8%, followed by Japan, India and China and the Middle East each with 8 – 9%, and Italy with 5%.
For information on how you can sell jewelry for cash today, contact San Diego Jewelry Buyers for a free, no hassle, appraisal.
We are San Diego’s trusted A+ BBB rated fine jewelry buyer and luxury pawn shop.
How to Sell an Engagement Ring
The diamond buyers at San Diego Jewelry Buyers, San Diego County’s most prominent buyer of pre-owned diamonds, have put together the following list of tips and facts for women and men who want to sell engagement rings. Before you sell a diamond engagement ring, please take some time to consider whether the relationship is over. Feelings can change. Don’t make a rash decision to “sell my engagement ring” only to regret it later.
1) Unless your engagement ring is from a highly sought after brand such as Tiffany or Harry Winston, it is the diamond that holds most of the worth. The band itself will likely be melted down at scrap metal prices by the diamond buyer.
2) The retail price that was paid for your diamond engagement ring (even if it was advertised at “wholesale” prices) was likely at least triple the manufacturing cost.
3) It is often difficult to sell diamond engagement rings to those couples who are considering marriage, as the couple often considers the ring to hold bad karma.
4) If the ring was appraised in the past for insurance purposes, keep in mind that this was the estimated retail value, and will not be close to what you can expect from a San Diego diamond buyer. If you decide to get your engagement ring appraised before you resell it, be sure to tell the appraiser that you would like a re-sell (or wholesale) price estimate.
5) Be sure to include any diamond certification papers when selling your engagement ring. The most respected is the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Diamond Grading Report, which makes it much easier for the buyer to evaluate your ring’s proper value.
6) You often can get a better price for your engagement ring if you can pair it with other bridal jewelry, such as a matching wedding band and bridal earrings.
7) Women who are now in the process of getting a divorce, wait until the divorce is complete before they sell engagement rings and other bridal related jewelry. Feelings among married couples often change at the last minute. And you don’t want to be in the position of losing your engagement ring and wedding band forever should you and your husband reconcile. If you are in need of money, consider using less sentimental jewelry as collateral for a cash loan instead.
8) If you are getting a divorce, but have a daughter (and are not in a difficult financial position), you may want to consider holding on to your diamond engagement ring and passing it down to your daughter–not as an engagement ring, but as a symbol of the love that you and your husband shared, which produced the most valuable treasure in your life: her.
9) Go online and learn about the 4Cs (Cut, Carat, Clarity, and Color), which determines the value of the diamond in your engagement ring. The rule of thumb is that your diamond will attract a higher price if it has a popular cut (such as brilliant); a clarity of VSI (very small inclusions) or finer; a color of G or better; and it is 1 carat or more.
For more info on how to sell diamond engagement rings, contact San Diego Jewelry Buyers for a free, no hassle, appraisal.
For more information on selling diamond jewelry for the most cash, go to our article: How to Sell Diamond Jewelry.
We are San Diego’s trusted A+ BBB rated diamond buyer and gold jewelry buyer.
How To Sell Jewelry to Estate Buyers
1. Before talking about how to sell jewelry, let’s define what estate jewelry is–since there is some confusion over this term. Estate jewelry is any used jewelry (i.e. previously owned). Antique jewelry, on the other hand, usually refers to any jewelry that is at least 70 years old.
2. As with any kind of used product, the value of your estate jewelry will be based largely on what kind of demand there is for it (along with the intrinsic value of the gemstones and precious metals used). To help gauge the demand for your estate jewelry, try looking it up on e-bay and note the number of similar items for sale, and what the auction prices are.
3. Identifying your estate jewelry might not be easy if it is antique, since many old jewelry makers did not use hallmarks: those marks that identify the maker. If you are having trouble identifying your estate jewelry, you likely will want to have it appraised if you think it is worth over $1000. Before doing so, please read our article on jewelry appraising and appraisers in San Diego.
4. Inspect your estate jewelry closely (under a magnifying glass if possible), and look for any solder marks. Any signs of solder marks in your estate jewelry will lower its value. Also look for any tiny cracks in the gemstones, which will also lower the piece’s value. Use a penlight also to help you spot hairline cracks.
5. Take note that a lot of Art Deco period jewelry contains synthetic stones, while much “Orient” jewelry from the ‘60s are reproductions of more valuable estate jewelry, with white gold sometimes being used instead of platinum. Natural gemstones are valued at prices many times higher than synthetic stones.
6. It is often more difficult to sell your estate bridal jewelry (especially used wedding bands) due to superstitious reasons, and the fear that they might carry bad luck.
7. If your estate jewelry is signed from a leading jewelry maker or brand, such as Cartier, George Jensen, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Lalique, or Boucheron, this jewelry will likely be worth at least double that of a similar unsigned piece of estate jewelry.
8. While damaged or broken estate jewelry is usually not worth the restoration costs, (because the jewelry will just be melted down anyway), if your estate jewelry is from a leading, highly sought-after, brand, then restoration might be considered. Consult with a local San Diego jeweler who offers repair services.
9. If you are trying to sell estate jewelry via an online auction site or some other retail outlet, be sure to have it properly cleaned. If you are unsure at all about how to properly clean your estate jewelry, have a professional do it. It won’t cost much, and many San Diego jewelers offer cleaning as a free service to their established customers.
10. If your estate jewelry is rare and of very high value, you might consider selling it to a leading auction house, such as Christie’s or Sotheby’s. One drawback though is that you will often have to wait a few months before your estate jewelry gets put up for auction, which doesn’t help if you need cash now for your estate jewelry.
11. Finding another consumer in San Diego to buy your estate jewelry is usually the most profitable avenue to sell jewelry; but this often can be a time-consuming process. Before taking this avenue, you should put a price on what your time and energy is worth. Then evaluate if it makes sense to spend 10-20 hours or more, over several weeks, trying to find a buyer for your estate jewelry, just to make a little extra money over what a good jewelry buyer would offer you.
12. Protect yourself! If you sell jewelry to a stranger, never meet the potential jewelry buyer in your house. Meet the buyer in a public place, like a shopping mall or restaurant. Even better, meet at the potential buyer’s bank. That way, if the buyer is interested in your fine jewelry, they can get the cash right away, and you can complete the transaction in a safe, secure, environment.
14. If you need cash quick and go to sell jewelry at a San Diego pawn shop, keep in mind that the price you will be offered will likely be based only on the scrap metal price and the intrinsic value of the gemstone. For designer pieces, whose value is enhanced by style, brand, and craftsmanship, it is best to consult with a buyer, like San Diego Jewelry Buyers, which specializes in fine branded jewelry.
For more info on how to sell jewelry for cash today, contact San Diego Jewelry Buyers for a free, no hassle, appraisal.
We are San Diego’s trusted A+ BBB rated jewelry buyer and estate buyer.
Questions to Ask Your San Diego Gold Buyer
1. How will you weigh my gold, in grams or pennyweights?
CORRECT ANSWER: Grams.
REASON: Grams are today’s industry standard, so if a San Diego gold buyer says he will weigh the gold in pennyweights then he will be the exception. Those who weigh gold in pennyweights often give poorer buying offers, depending on their policy regarding the rounding of amounts. You should ask a potential gold buyer if he is at least willing to weigh your gold in grams and do all of the calculations in grams for you. This will make it easier for you to comparison shop.
2. How much are you paying per gram today for 14 karat gold (or 10K, or 18K, etc.)?
CORRECT ANSWER: According to today’s market price of gold, we are paying ___ per gram for 14K gold (or 10K, or 18K, etc.).
REASON: Some gold buyers and refineries will use deceptive techniques in order to get you into their store. For example, they might say, “Today’s gold price is ___ per gram.” Then when you come in they will explain that the price they quoted you on the phone was what they sell gold for, not what they buy it for. They do this in hopes of capturing a certain number of people who will still go through with the transaction despite the “misunderstanding.”
3. Do you pay extra for diamonds and gemstones, or do you deduct for the weight of the stones like some businesses do?
CORRECT ANSWER: With diamonds, it depends on the size, quality, and way they’re set in the jewelry. For example, if we are buying the jewelry for scrap and the diamonds are very small, of low quality, and set in such a way that it will be difficult to separate them from the gold, then we won’t be able to pay for the diamonds, since taking them out without breaking them could cost more than what they are worth. However, if they are of a certain size and quality, and can be removed from the piece without too much effort, then we will add for the value of the diamonds.
In the case of small color stones we use a similar criteria, except they will be worth substantially less in most cases. In the case of large stones of low-value, we either deduct for the weight of these stones, or take them out of the piece and value them separately. In the case of all stones of higher value, such as precious gemstones and diamonds, we will assess their value and add to it to the price we offer for the gold. In the case of jewelry that we do not plan to scrap, we would value the gold, diamonds, and gemstones individually to come up with the final price for the piece.
REASON: You should avoid businesses that say they deduct for the weight of the diamonds and stones, and leave it at that, since this is not a practical blanket policy. They should be willing to assess each item according to the more specific factors, such as those stated above.
4. Do you pay extra for designer gold jewelry? Can you please name a few brands that you pay more for?
CORRECT ANSWER: Yes. Tiffany, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels, to name a few.
REASON: Whether you have any designer gold jewelry or not, it is useful to know that the gold buyer is willing and able to pay more for jewelry coming from a well-known designer, since that means he has the knowledge to buy your jewelry for the correct price it’s worth, rather than just following a blanket policy of paying so much per gram for the gold, since you just might have an antique Cartier or Tiffany piece in your jewelry box that you didn’t even know about (such as one handed down by a relative), and you want to work with buyers who can recognize such pieces, point them out to you, and be willing to pay you a premium for them.
5. How long have you been in business, and what is your background in the jewelry industry?
CORRECT ANSWER: There are several correct ways this question could be answered. As a rule of thumb, a San Diego gold refinery or buyer should tell you either A) that he’s been in business for over a year and has documented evidence of being involved in the jewelry industry (on the retail or manufacturing side) for over 5 years; or B) that he’s been in business as a jewelry buyer for over 5 years.
REASON: In rough economic times like these, there are hundreds of new people and companies getting into the gold buying business looking to prey on people’s unfortunate circumstances. These are the kind of businesses that immediately offer you a higher amount when you reject their first buying offer; and then a higher cash amount again when you reject their second offer. As with any kind of serious business transaction, you want to be dealing with proven professionals with expertise in their field so as to achieve the best results.
6. Are there any complaints listed against you with the Better Business Bureau?
CORRECT ANSWER: 1) We have no complaints. 2) We have had a couple complaints over the years due to misunderstanding but these have all been successfully resolved, as has been documented by the Better Business Bureau.
REASON: As mentioned earlier, there are lots of new San Diego gold buyers looking to take advantage of consumers’ lack of familiarity with selling gold. And one way to spot these companies is by checking whether the gold buyer you are considering has had multiple complaints filed against them. Misunderstandings can always occur, and you should never pre-judge a company simply because a single compliant has been filed, especially if that complaint was documented by the BBB as being successfully resolved. But if a company has been hit with multiple unresolved consumer complaints that should be a clear warning sign to you.
7. Will you pay me today by cash or by check?
CORRECT ANSWER: 1) We will pay you today in cash. 2) We will pay you by cashier’s check (this should only be accepted from an established San Diego gold jewelry buyer with a bricks and mortar store).
REASON: When you sell your gold, you should have cash in your hand TODAY. That is the industry standard among professional gold jewelry buyers. If the buyer says that they will give you a business check or personal check, search for another gold buyer.
For more info on how to sell gold jewelry and bullion for cash today, contact San Diego Jewelry Buyers for a free, no hassle, appraisal.
We are San Diego’s trusted A+ BBB rated gold refinery and gold jewelry buyer.
Best Place to Sell My Gold News Reports
The following YouTube posted news videos include tips on “how to sell my gold” and reviews of gold buyers that will help you get the most money for your gold jewelry, scrap gold, gold coins, and dental gold. All news videos seen below are from trusted news organizations. When you sell gold, more information means more money. So take your time, and make an informed decision when selecting a gold buyer, be it in San Diego or any city nationwide.
ABC News: “Fool’s Gold?”
An informative investigative report by ABC on mail-in gold refineries like Cash4Gold, and why should be the last place you sell scrap gold, dental gold, and gold jewelry.
WBAL TV 11 News. “Tips For Selling Gold Jewelry”
Investigative team discovers during a hidden camera investigation that when trying to sell used gold, you need to shop around first.
Money Talks News: “Sell My Gold By Mail Doesn’t Pay”
News program sent equal lengths of gold chain to different mail-in gold purchasers (Cash4Gold, TurnGold2Cash, and GoldKit). Guess how much they were offered? Not much. Gold selling tips.
CBS Early Show: “How to Sell Your Gold”
CBS reporter investigates how to get the most cash for gold and what gold buyers to avoid when searching for “the best place to sell my gold.”
For more info on how to sell gold for cash today, contact San Diego Jewelry Buyers for a free, no hassle, appraisal.
We are San Diego’s trusted A+ BBB rated gold buyer and gold refinery.
How to Sell an Antique Diamond Ring
In this SDJB knowledge article, you will find information on antique diamond rings and how to sell an antique diamond ring for a fair cash price. The first thing to establish when selling an antique diamond ring is whether or not the diamond ring is actually an antique. Is a 50 year old diamond ring an antique? No, if you were to sell a 50 year old diamond ring, this ring would be considered vintage jewelry.
Most professional jewelers classify antique diamond rings as being those diamond rings which are at least 100 years old–this is also the age cited in government guidelines for the classification of antique jewelry. Now that we know the minimum age of an antique diamond ring, we can break things down even further. The jewelry making periods for antique diamond rings are as follows:
Georgian Jewelry (1714-1837) – Antique diamond rings from the Georgian period include pointed cut diamond rings, table cut diamond rings, antique rose cut diamond rings, old mine cut diamond rings, Mazarin cut diamond rings, and Peruzzi cut diamond rings (the last three diamond cuts being also referred to as old brilliant cut).
Victorian Jewelry (1837-1900) – Antique diamond rings from the Victorian period could include all those types of diamond rings cited under Georgian jewelry, as well as single cut diamond rings and old European cut diamond rings.
Art Nouveau Jewelry (1895-1915) – Antique diamond rings from the Art Nouveau period could include all of those mentioned above, as well as those diamond ring cuts we mention next for the coinciding Edwardian period.
Edwardian Jewelry (1901-1915) – Antique diamond rings from this period could include the previously mentioned diamond ring cuts, but more prominently we find during the Edwardian period the introduction of emerald-cut diamond rings, marquise cut diamond rings, baguette cut diamond rings, cushion cut diamond rings, and old European cut diamond rings.
Unless an antique diamond ring is a family heirloom, it is usually hard for the average person to identify what historical period their ring is from because antique diamond rings from different periods often share similarities in motifs and styling. It can be hard even for a professional jeweler to sometimes identify the exact age of an antique diamond ring.
That is why when selling an antique diamond ring it is important to consult with an estate jewelry buyer who has many years of experience buying and selling estate jewelry. Evaluating the worth of an antique diamond ring is much trickier than appraising the worth of a contemporary diamond ring. Your diamond ring buyer must be able to:
- Assess the rarity of your antique diamond ring.
- Assess the craftsmanship of your antique diamond ring in comparison to other diamond rings from the same jewelry making period.
- Asses the quality and uniqueness of the old diamond cut in relationship to antique diamond cuts from the same jewelry making era.
- Assess the demand for your antique diamond ring on the global antique jewelry and estate jewelry marketplace.
When choosing where to sell an antique diamond ring, you need to keep the four above skills in mind and evaluate whether or not your estate jewelry buyer has the required experience and qualifications.
Customers across the United States choose San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) as the best place to sell an antique diamond ring because it is an A+ BBB company that clearly has the expertise to accurately appraise the value of antique diamond rings. SDJB also has the financial resources to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for rare and highly valuable antique jewelry.
SDJB partner Izhak Abu is a diamond cutter and international diamond expert. As a professional diamond cutter, Izhak can assess the quality of cut in antique diamonds to a degree that other estate jewelry buyers (who lack his training and experience) cannot.
With Izhak’s 20+ years of experience as a diamond cutter and international diamond trader, it is easy to see why San Diego Jewelry Buyers has become a popular alternative to selling antique diamond rings at auction houses like Sotheby’s or Christie’s.
If you sell an antique diamond ring at auction, the process involves significant waits and uncertainty. However, when you sell antique diamond rings to San Diego Jewelry Buyers, you receive an immediate fair cash payment based on a highly accurate appraisal of your diamond ring’s estate value.
To schedule a free market appraisal of your antique diamond ring, call San Diego Jewelry Buyers toll free at: (800) 557-9413.
San Diego Pawnbroker: Free Downtown Parking
As part of its continued commitment to friendly, personalized service that takes the worry out of selling pre-owned gold, diamonds, jewelry and high-brand watches, San Diego Jewelry Buyers has announced that it is offering VIP curb to office service to all potential clients. “It can be an annoying and intimidating experience for some of our customers to navigate downtown San Diego,” explains SDJB. “That is, they have to deal with all of the busy one-way streets they might not be familiar with, find and pay for a parking space, and then make their way to our office.”
SDJB has removed the hassle and cost from that experience, providing all customers easy instructions to their downtown office with free validated parking in front. The VIP appointment process for clients with luxury assets to sell or use for a collateral loan now includes the following steps:
1) The customer calls or emails SDJB to schedule an appointment, which normally can be offered the same day if desired (except Sundays and holidays).
2) SDJB instructs them how to get to their offices and reserves them a parking space.
3) When the customer arrives and pulls into a parking space, a staff member will immediately meet them at their car, and escort them into the SDJB office.
4) The VIP treatment then continues inside, where the client is treated to chilled bottled water and a coffee bar as their item is appraised in front of them and a generous cash offer or cash loan is made on the spot.
Whether or not we end up doing business with a client, our on-site market appraisal of their items is free of charge, as is our professional consultation on how best they can sell diamond jewelry and get the most cash for it,” says SDJB. “Our goal is that customers leave our office feeling good, not only about getting the most amount of money for their used jewelry, but about having enjoyed the entire experience.”
San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ dedication to customer service is readily seen in its many five star reviews on such sites as InsiderPages, Google Maps, and Yahoo Local.
To learn more about SDJB and their no credit check, no hassle, jewelry buying and luxury pawnbroker services, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
What San Diego Pawn Shop Pays You the Most?
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), San Diego’s most trusted luxury pawn shop, is reporting an increase in cash loans to customers who want to pawn gold jewelry, gold coins, rare timepieces, and large carat diamonds. According to San Diego Jewelry Buyers, the rise in its large instant cash loans is due to a combination of factors: the privacy SDJB ensures its clients; the fact that no credit check is required; continued lending restrictions among banks; and the ability his company has to offer significant cash loans on the spot.
“Since the second quarter of 2009, when we increased our loan limits on qualified collateral, we have seen a notable increase in 25-50k loans, on everything from high grade vintage watches and large estate diamonds, to rare jewel-studded writing instruments and custom made fine jewelry,” says SDJB. “The credit crunch has been especially hard on many high net worth entrepreneurs in San Diego and fortunately our elite pawn shop service help many small businesses maintain their liquidity after they’ve been turned down by banks or other institutional lenders who continue to tighten their purse-strings.”
According to San Diego Jewelry Buyers, the company will accept any luxury asset for collateral that is fashioned from precious metal (gold, platinum, or silver) or which includes precious gemstones, such as diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds. SDJB also offers large cash loans on exceptional timepieces. Generous valuations are given to customers who want to pawn Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Panerai, and Audemars Piguet timepieces. Anyone can pawn watches with the pawnbrokers at SDJB, as long as the hard market value of the watch qualifies for the company’s minimum loan amount of $2500. For loans below $2500, the company recommends customers use one of the many jewelry pawnbrokers in San Diego that require no minimum.
“We have a special interest in many top shelf brands of Swiss timepieces,” adds SDJB. “And our expert San Diego pawn shop staff has decades of experience evaluating the real worth of these mechanical works of art. A rare or vintage timepiece could still qualify a client for a substantial loan, even if the piece is not fashioned in gold or platinum.”
To pawn gold, jewelry, watches, and diamonds with San Diego Jewelry Buyers is described as follows:
1. Call or email SDJB to set an appointment.
2. Bring in your valuable items.
3. SDJB’s qualified consultants will appraise your items while you watch.
4. You will receive cash on the spot against the value of your items.
To learn more about SDJB visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
