Turn Your Jewellery Collection Into Freedom – Fair Valuations for Your Entire Collection

We start by sorting your collection into three categories: scrap gold (broken, plain, or outdated pieces valued by metal weight), resaleable items (good condition pieces with design or wearability value), and premium pieces (antique, signed designer brands like Cartier or Tiffany, or high-quality diamonds over 1 carat). Each category is priced differently. Scrap gold is valued by current market rates per gram based on karat purity. Resaleable items may get a premium above scrap for their design. Premium pieces are assessed based on rarity, brand, craftsmanship, and collector demand. You receive an itemized breakdown so you see exactly how we arrived at each figure - no mystery bulk offers.

Insurance valuations reflect "retail replacement value" - what it would cost to walk into a high-end store today and buy a brand-new equivalent, including manufacturing costs, retail markup (often 200-300%), GST, marketing, and showroom overheads. When you sell on the secondary market, buyers pay for the intrinsic value of the materials (gold weight, diamond quality) plus resale potential - not the original retail experience. This is why resale offers are typically 20-50% of retail price. It's not a rip-off; it's the difference between buying new from a store versus selling used. We explain this clearly so the gap makes sense and you can evaluate offers from any buyer with realistic expectations.

Absolutely, and you're not alone in feeling conflicted. Many of our clients wrestle with guilt, but consider this: jewellery is meant to be worn and enjoyed, not sit in a dark drawer for decades. If a piece doesn't suit your style, is damaged, or simply isn't something you'll ever wear, its sentimental value is theoretical. Selling it doesn't erase the memory of your loved one - it transforms a static object into something useful: funds for a holiday with your grandchildren, home modifications, or financial security in retirement. Many clients embrace "Swedish Death Cleaning" - clearing items now so their own children aren't burdened with sorting later. You can also offer pieces to family first; if they decline, you can sell with a clear conscience knowing you gave them the option.

For most items, no - and it can actually cost you money unnecessarily. If you're selling standard gold chains or rings primarily for gold weight, paying $100+ for a written valuation often exceeds any benefit. However, for high-value diamonds over 1 carat without paperwork, antique pieces from specific eras (Art Deco, Victorian), or signed designer items (Cartier, Tiffany), having independent certification or a grading report can help you negotiate better offers. That said, we have qualified gemmologists on staff who can assess these items accurately. If you're unsure, bring everything to us first - we'll tell you honestly if an independent valuation would benefit you or if it's unnecessary.

Yes, and here's why bulk actually works in your favour: professional buyers value volume because it saves administrative time. If you have 200 grams of gold versus 5 grams, you have negotiating power. We can offer better per-gram rates on larger quantities. Additionally, by selling your entire collection to one buyer, you avoid the "cherry-picking" trap where dealers only want your best pieces and refuse the rest, leaving you stuck with hard-to-sell leftovers. Our approach: we give you itemized pricing so you see exactly what each category is worth. If you feel our offer on a premium piece is too low, you're free to pull that item out and sell it elsewhere while we buy the rest - total transparency.

Broken jewellery is absolutely worth selling - and many clients are pleasantly surprised by how much it's worth. When you sell broken chains, single earrings, or damaged rings, we're buying the intrinsic value of the precious metal. Condition is irrelevant because we're assessing it for scrap value, meaning a gold chain snapped in three places is worth exactly the same as a pristine chain of the same weight and karat. That chunky 1980s sovereign ring you'd never wear? It's likely high-karat gold with significant cash value. Don't repair items before selling - the repair cost usually exceeds any value gain. Bring everything as-is; we see past the damage and pay you for the metal and any salvageable stones.