Do you have some old Cartier jewelry that you no longer wear or no longer like? Maybe it’s time to buy some new jewelry that you will actually enjoy. But what do you do with the old, used, vintage, or antique items? Well, it’s simple actually: you sell them and use the money to buy new ones. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is money. How much can you get for your jewelry? Will you lose money in the process?
Truth be told, few jewelry items will sell for more than what you paid to purchase them. After all, they are used, pre-owned pieces. You should expect to sell them for less than the original price. However, to make the most out of the sale, you need to take a few precautions. Let’s see what you need to do to sell your Cartier diamond earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, wedding bands, brooches or engagement rings.
Before You Put the Jewelry Up for Sale
Wait! Don’t put the items up for sale yet. You can increase their value (sometimes significantly) simply by doing a few simple things. Here is what we recommend you to do with your Cartier jewelry before trying to sell it:
- Perform thorough cleaning using mild dish soap, lukewarm water and a soft bristle toothbrush. For maximum effect, you could get your items a professional cleaning that will make them look a lot more appealing.
- Another thing you could do is get them polished. Make those diamonds and that gold shine! Remember, buyers are looking for a gorgeous item if they are to spend thousands of dollars on a gold bangle or a diamond ring.
- Finally, you should find all the original paperwork that came with your Cartier jewelry. The original box will also increase the price of the item.
Using the Internet
The most popular way to sell Cartier diamond jewelry is over the Internet. There are many websites where you can list an ad and hope somebody notices your earrings or necklace. The problem is that you will usually have to pay a fee to list the ad or pay a commission to the company that operates the website in case of a successful sale. Popular choices are, of course, eBay, Craigslist, Amazon, and several other classified ads websites.
The major downside – aside from the money you have to pay to the website – is that it can take a pretty long time to sell an item. It’s also a time-consuming process because you have to write a detailed description and take high quality photos of every angle of the Cartier engagement ring. The good news is you have another option when it comes to selling your precious jewelry.
Selling Directly to Us
Perhaps the best – and fastest – way to sell jewelry in NYC is to bring it straight to our store. Our experts will quickly appraise it for you and make you a great offer. You are free to negotiate the price, of course. If we reach an agreement, you will get paid right away – even in cash. A family owned and operated business, our company has been in business for more than 10 years in New York City. We make the best offers in the city and we also offer our customers the option to trade in their old Cartier jewelry and buy new items at discounted prices.