Looking to sell diamond pendants? We have put together a step by step guide to help you navigate the process of selling your diamond jewelry safely. From how to sell, where to sell and what your diamond pendant is worth, our experts answer all of your questions.
The word ‘pendant’ derives from the Latin word ‘pendre’, meaning 'to hang'. A diamond pendant is a form of jewelry that suspends around the neck, featuring a diamond at the lowest hanging point. The difference between a diamond pendant and diamond necklace, is that a necklace may feature jewels on several parts of the chain.
Get answers to the following:
How Much Is My Diamond Pendant Worth?
The value of your diamond pendant is dependent on several factors:
- The brand – If your diamond pendant is from a designer brand, then the pendant’s value will be determined based on their entirety of the piece.
- Vintage or antique – Again if the jewelry piece is vintage or antique and of great quality and craftsmanship, the value will again be based on the totality of the piece. If the item is rare, beautifully designed and made from high quality materials, the item’s value will be based on the piece as a whole.
- If not vintage, antique or by a luxury designer brand – The value will be attributed to the largest stone. The value of the diamond will vary depending on the 4 C’s: carat weight, the cut, the clarity and the color.
How To Sell Diamond Pendants?
Your first step should be to gather any documents. Including a diamond certificate or jewelers appraisal. Any information you have about your diamond pendant will be useful in the assessment of its value.
If you do not have any information, we recommend that you go to a small, local jewelers. They should be able supply you with key information about the diamond in the pendant.
The information you will need is:
- carat weight
- color grade
- clarity grade
Although most jewelers will necessitate payment for a detailed written appraisal, a verbal appraisal giving you a rough idea of carat, cut and clarity should be provided free of charge.
Your next step is to decide where to sell your diamond jewelry.
Where To Sell Diamond Pendants?
There are many jewelry buyers to consider, each with their pros and cons:
1. Pawnshop
If you need money fast but are not willing to sell your diamond, you have the option of pawning your diamond. However, pawning your diamond does mean that if you want to eventually retrieve your diamond, you will need to pay interest on the loan that was provided to you by the pawnshop.
2. Online Auction Site
Auction sites such as Craigslist and eBay enable you to sell your jewelry online, from the comfort of your own home. However, as these are not specialist sites, you may not receive the true value of your diamond pendant. Furthermore, it can be a long process with no guarantee that it will sell.
3. Auction House
Selling jewelry at specialist auctions is a great way to make sure your item goes to an expert in the field. However, these auctions are often few and far between and are only suited to extremely rare and valuable pieces. The selling process is therefore lengthy and often requires you to travel a significant distance, with once again no guarantee of sale. It is also worth noting that the auction will take a percentage of the sell price.
4. Jewelers
You can also sell your diamond directly to, or on consignment, to a jewelry store. While consignment can feel like an easy way to sell your diamond, it can take months or even years, if you diamond even sells at all as you are limited to buyers in your local area. Local jewelers are only interested in certain pieces that sell well in the area and they will take a percentage of the finale price.
5. myGemma
Selling your diamond jewelry to specialist diamond buyers is both quick and pain-free. At myGemma, our GIA trained gemologists are experts in diamond grading. They have a combined 150 years experience in the diamond industry and are able to accurately value your diamond pendant or other pieces of jewelry. With no commissions deducted or fees for our service, you can rest assured that the final amount offered to you is what you will receive.
How It Works
- Sell Online: Once you have received your price quote, request a free and fully insured shipping label. We will notify you once your package arrives at our offices where it will be opened on camera for your protection. Your dedicated client representative will then be in touch shortly with your final offer. Refuse our offer and your items are returned free of charge.
- Sell In Person: Schedule an appointment at our modern and centrally located offices in NYC, Hong Kong, Tokyo or in the UK. These are available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm and typically last 30 minutes.
About myGemma
Founded in 2012 by industry veterans, with the goal of providing a fast, easy, trustworthy way to sell your diamond jewelry. At myGemma, we specialize in buying a wide range of designer jewelry, diamond jewelry, luxury watches and handbags. We have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, hundreds of customer reviews and offer you a fast and safe transaction, with the entire process taking as little as 24 hours.
Get the best possible price on your diamond pendant by working with the experts in diamond buying. Our jewelry and luxury watch experts are on hand to answer any questions you may have. Fill out our simple online form today to receive your initial price range.
