If you're asking 'How much is my ring worth?', whether you purchased it yourself and know its retail value (at the time of purchase) or it was gifted to you and therefore you have no idea of price; there are a few factors to consider that will help you establish its resale value. Keep reading to find out more, or click the button below to receive a free, bespoke price quote from our experts.
How Much Is My Ring Worth?
The value of your ring or engagement ring is dependent on the following:
- The Center Stone
- Diamond Certificates
- The Metal
- Where And How Much It Was Bought For
- Age Of The Ring
- How To Sell A Diamond Ring
The Center Stone
When looking to understand what your ring is worth, take a close look at the center stone. The center stone plays an important part as it is often the most valuable aspect of the ring.
So the first step is to establish what kind of stone it is: is it a ruby, emerald, sapphire, diamond? Then you will need to ascertain its exact characteristics. The more information you have on the main stone, the better a position you are in for selling your ring.
Diamond Certificates
If the main stone in you ring is a diamond, you will need to know the 4 C’s of your stone in order to receive an initial valuation. These are:
- Carat weight
- Color grade
- Cut grade
- Clarity grade
With this information, diamond buyers will be able to calculate a price for your stone. If your diamond ring has been certified, you can find this information on the certificate. GIA certificates are the gold standard in the industry and as such their grading’s are very rarely disputed by any diamond buyer.
As such, GIA certified diamonds often receive higher prices. Other diamond grading laboratories however vary in the reliability of their grading’s and so may be taken with a pinch of salt.
If you do not have a diamond certificate or jewelry appraisal with this information, a local jeweler will normally be able to provide this free of charge. You do not need to pay for a diamond appraisal.
The Metal
Most rings are made of either gold, platinum or silver. Metal prices fluctuate, so their value changes on a daily basis. Therefore the metal value of your ring will depend on when you sell and the market on that day.
There are different types of gold including: yellow, rose and white gold. However it is gold purity and not color that impact its value. Gold jewelry typically ranges from 9kt to 22kt.
Karat weight refers to the percentage of pure gold: the higher the karat weight, the purer and therefore more valuable it is.
Where And How Much It Was Bought For
When it comes to selling and setting realistic price expectations for your ring, you should expect to receive between 25%-45% of the original retail price. However, it is important to note that large retail jewelry stores have higher markups than smaller, local jewelry stores. The lower the markup, the more you will receive at resale.
Furthermore, designer pieces such as Cartier and Tiffany rings perform well on the secondhand market, as most buyers will pay a premium for the brand name. If you still have the original box and papers that came with your ring when it was originally purchased, this will also add to its value.
Age Of The Ring
If you are looking to sell an antique or vintage ring, this could help increase its price. Vintage is defined as pieces between 20-100 years old. Antique is defined as pieces over 100 years old.
Establishing a value for vintage or antique rings requires specialized knowledge. At myGemma, our team of jewelry buyers are experts in jewelry history and designs. As such, they are able to assess and value your ring based on the current secondhand market.
What if I Don’t Have Any Information On My Ring?
The good news is that you can find most of this information out at no cost. You should not pay for an appraisal; a local jeweler should able to answer your questions free of charge. Even if they only give you an approximate idea of the details of your ring, this information will help a ring buyer provide you with an initial price range.
How To Sell A Diamond Ring?
The best way to get a fair and firm price for your ring is to work with a professional jewelry buyers with a thorough understanding of the diamond market.
About myGemma
At myGemma we have a range of gemologists, designer, vintage and antique jewelry specialists on hand to value your ring. We can provide an initial price range based off of the information you provide, but our experts will need to examine the ring in person in order to give you a firm and final price.
myGemma is the modern and professional alternative to pawn shops and auction houses. As A+ BBB rated luxury buyers with over with over 1,000 customer reviews, we work with over 100 customers from around the world on a daily basis.
We believe in honest price quotes, exceptional customer care and providing an enjoyable selling experience. As such, we buy diamonds and other luxury items directly and our process is free of charge with no fees or commissions deducted from your final offer.
Sell Jewelry To myGemma In 3 Simple Steps:
- Fill out our online form to receive an initial estimate.
- We provide appointments as well as a free and fully insured shipping service (FedEx Priority Overnight) to our headquarters for a valuation. You will be notified once we receive your ring, where it will be opened on camera for your protection.
- We will then provide you with a final price and wire the money into your account or send you a check. Should you decide not to accept the offer, we return your ring to you, no questions asked.
