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What To Bring When Selling Your Valuables: A simple checklist

Diamond and Gold Jewelry

1) The items you want evaluated

(plus any matching pieces)

Bring what you’re actually considering selling. We buy a wide range of items beyond traditional fine jewelry-including rings, chains, earrings, bracelets, brooches, loose stones, and even single earrings, along with luxury handbags, militaria, and other collectible assets.

A few small things that help a lot:

  • Bring matching pieces together (studs as a pair, necklace + pendant, ring + band). Even if you’re not sure you want to sell them as a set, it’s easier to evaluate them side-by-side.
  • Don’t worry about minor wear. Scratches, a slightly dull finish, or normal aging is common. It’s still worth bringing in.

If it’s broken, bring it anyway. A snapped chain or missing clasp doesn’t automatically mean “no value,” especially for gold and platinum. However, a handbag with a broken strap is likely something we are not interested in purchasing.

A Safe Way to Carry Everything

2) A safe way to carry everything

This doesn’t need to be fancy. It just needs to keep items from tangling or scratching each other.

Good options:

  • Small zip bags
  • Jewelry Box
  • A pill organizer for rings/earrings
  • A soft pouch inside your everyday bag

If you show up with ten chains in a loose knot, you won’t be the first-but you’ll spend part of your appointment watching someone carefully untangle jewelry. If you can separate chains at home, do it. Future-you will be glad.

Jewelry Appraisal

3) Any paperwork you already have

(helpful, not required)

No documents? Totally fine. But if you do have paperwork, bring it-especially for higher-value items.

Useful examples:

  • An appraisal (newer is better). Just a heads-up: an appraisal is often for insurance and doesn’t equal a purchase offer.
  • Certificate of Authenticity These are helpful for autographs and artwork. Again, not required but definitely helpful if you have them.
  • Diamond or gemstone reports (like GIA paperwork).

Receipts or brand info for designer pieces.

4) A photo ID

If you choose to sell, a government-issued ID is required to complete the transaction and payment is promptly provided by check.

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