How to Sell Your Jewelry Online, The EBTH Difference
Jewelry often makes up the most valuable items in an individual consignment or family estate, and selling your beautiful heirlooms online can make for a nice financial reward. Jewelry is one of our most followed categories among our more than 2.3 million registered bidders from around the globe. Here is a short run down of why EBTH.com is the premier outlet for selling your jewelry
1. Our Knowledgeable Team
To ensure our marketplace and the featured jewelry meets the highest standard our team includes a licensed auctioneer, a member of the Certified Appraisal Guild of America, a Master Electronic Watchmaker with an AWCI certification and 8 certified GIA-Gemologists.
Our staff is actively involved with industry organizations like the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, American Society of Jewelry Historians, Women’s Jewelry Association, AGL, AGS and Mason Kay. The team’s experience and passion is the backbone of our jewelry business and the reason we can stand behind every transaction through our Uncommon Promise.
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
William Ernst Hentschel (Rookwood Artist) Oil Painting "Yellow Robe"
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Stephen Hedgepeth Impasto Landscape Oil Painting, 21st Century
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
C.Y. Stephens Oil Painting "Lake Glenco," 1906
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Wooden Architectural Model of Spiral Staircase
2. Knowing When to Clean an Item
We know how important presentation is when shopping online. In order to make sure every item has the best possible visual, Our team professionally cleans items to remove tarnish, accumulated oils from handling, dust or other detritus that have built up over time. Even more important is knowing when not to clean an item, special consideration is taken when assessing extremely rare or antique jewelry.
Fragile jewelry may have to forgo being cleaned due to construction and at times patina can actually add to the value of hard to find specialty pieces. Letting a professional handle the cleaning will ensure the best-possible results and minimize the chance of damage so you can retain your jewelry’s value before the sale. All jewelry cleaned by EBTH utilizes the most stringent industry standards and specialized equipment.
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K Enamel Pendant Necklace
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Six Waterford "Lismore" Crystal Water Goblets
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
G. Pugliese American Folk Art Oil Painting of Cat
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Douglas "Bumo" Johnpeer Nocturnal Landscape "Pond Flowers," 2024
3. Identify It’s Rarity
Knowing the backstory of your jewelry can be important, and that doesn’t necessarily mean knowing its exact lineage or history, but knowing what it is made of, who made it, and where it was made. We evaluate each piece to precisely identify the stones and metals while always attempting to point out the maker. Not only does our team include GIA Certified gemologist, but experts in authentication.
From fine jewelry and watches by luxury brands like Tiffany, Cartier, Chopard, David Yurman or Rolex to costume jewelry made by high-end fashion houses such as Gucci, Chanel or Louis Vuitton our team knows the hallmarks to certify the items authenticity.
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Vintage Wakmann Alarm Wristwatch
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Metal Sputnik 12-Arm Chandelier
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
9K Racing Flag Signet Ring
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
1975 World Series Ticket Stub with 1961 Cincinnati Reds Team Photograph
4. Strategic Groupings
Many factors are considered when deciding how we group, or lot, items; value and material, style and era, as well as trends and aesthetics. From coveted vintage pieces to currently trending styles, our team of jewelry experts and auction curators can identify stand out items in your collection. There is always a market for precious metals and gemstones, these items having the biggest potential for profit are commonly sold as single items.
Most costume jewelry has minimal value in the secondary marketplace, however there are some exceptions to this, like vintage Bakelite jewelry, collectible brands, unique pieces and costume jewelry from high-end designers such as Chanel. Pieces that can stand the test of time or align with the latest “must-have” trends will have the broadest appeal and the best chance of selling at top market prices.
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Pair of French Baroque Cast Brass Fireplace Chenets
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Gilt Metal Cherubim Double Tier Candelabra Wall Sconce With Velvet
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Ethan Allen Walnut Finish Hardwood and Glass Two-Part China Cabinet
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Ballard Designs Hutch-Shaped Office Armoire
5. Professional Photography
Producing quality photos of estate and consignment jewelry will help it shine to prospective bidders. Jewelry can be quite difficult to photograph given the small size and luminosity of gemstones. Markings and ornate details in a piece can require special equipment.
Our team of professional photographers utilizes the most up to date cameras, lighting and accessories within our specialized jewelry studio. Our experienced photographers and top notch studio allows us to show each piece in its best light. Combining all these factors together allows us to create stunning images for bidders to assess their favorites.
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Arnold Palmer Signed 1954 Sports Illustrated US Amateur Page in Matted Display
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
German Hanau 800 Silver Pierced Repoussé Courting Scenes Candlestick, 19th C.
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Lyngby Danish Porcelain Demitasse Coffee Service, 20th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash