Many jewelers do appraisals so your local jeweler may be a good place to get your gemstone appraised. This service is not free: it requires time and expertise.
How much does it cost to appraise a gemstone?
Appraisal services should always be charged by the hour or a flat fee per piece. Hourly rates typically range from $50 to $150, depending on the complexity of the jewelry.
How do I find the value of my gemstones?
Affectionately known as the Four C’s to us gem nerds, Carat, Clarity, Color, and Cut are the four yardsticks used to measure gemstone value.
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Color
- Hue: The name of the color, like red or pink.
- Saturation: The color’s vividness or brightness.
- Tone: The depth of color (or lack thereof)
- Coverage: The color’s consistency.
Do jewelers do free appraisals?
Often, a local jeweler, gold or diamond exchange or pawn shop near you will provide an appraisal for free, especially if you are a regular customer. Keep in mind that an appraisal is often inflated above what you might pay for the same item at a jewelry store, but can be useful for insurance or tax purposes.
Where is the best place to sell gemstones?
Online gemstone brokers
- Pampillonia. Pampillonia is one of the leading buyers of gemstones online. …
- Worthy. Worthy provides a curated auction experience, authenticating all the items before sale. …
- Loupe Troop. …
- Pawn America. …
- FirstCash. …
- Tiffany Buyer. …
- WP Diamonds. …
- Diamond Buyers.
What kind of gems are worth money?
10 Most Valuable Gemstones in the World
- Tanzanite—$1,200 per carat. (Image Courtesy of Geology) …
- Black Opal—$9,500 per carat. (Image Courtesy of Luxury Insider) …
- Red Beryl—$10,000 per carat. …
- Musgravite—$35,000 per carat. …
- Alexandrite—$70,000 per carat. …
- Emerald—$305,000 per carat. …
- Ruby—$1.18 million per carat.
How can I sell my gemstones for cash?
These are the common ways to resell fine gold, diamond, gemstone and other jewelry:
- Local jewelry store.
- Local cash for gold store.
- Pawn shop.
- Consignment store.
- Professional jewelry and gemstone buyer online.