Sell Jewellery at Auction
Thinking of parting with a ring you no longer wear, an old brooch, or a collection of inherited jewellery? We make it simple to sell jewellery at auction, with honest advice from a family run business with bidders around the world!
You may have a jewellery box full of pieces and no idea of what it contains. We are here to help. We have many stories of uncovering pieces worth thousands of pounds that were tucked away in a drawer or in an old jewellery box.
If you take these to a non-auction ‘cash in hand’ event, you may not be told their real value and potentially lose money. Antique jewellery can be worth more at auction than its scrap metal value.
Worth more Than scrapWhy sell your jewellery with Bespoke Auctions
Selling jewellery can feel like a big step. We are a family auction house in the Cotswolds, and we treat every piece, and every person, with care.
Specialist knowledge
Three generations of valuers who know what makes a piece special.
Worldwide bidders
Our online auctions put your jewellery in front of buyers across the globe.
Complimentary pre-sale valuations
A pre-sale auction jewellery valuation costs nothing if you are thinking of selling.
An Art Deco opal ring sold here for £5,600, when its scrap metal value was just £260
A scrap dealer pays for gold weight alone. Auction buyers pay for beauty, age and the name on the piece. Signed jewellery (signed means the maker’s name is marked on it, like Cartier), antique, Victorian or Art Deco pieces often sell far above scrap value. So if you are weighing up where to sell jewellery, ask us before you let anyone melt it down.
What we sell
- ✓Diamond rings and solitaires
- ✓Sapphire, ruby and emerald pieces
- ✓Cartier and other signed pieces
- ✓Antique, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco jewellery
- ✓Gold chains and bracelets
- ✓Brooches
- ✓Pearls
- ✓Pocket jewels
Real prices from our recent auctions
1920s 6ct natural Ceylonese sapphire and diamond ring
Vintage platinum diamond solitaire ring
Butterscotch amber beads
- Cartier natural sapphire and diamond brooch£38,000
- 1920s 6ct Ceylonese sapphire and diamond ring£30,000
- 18ct gold, diamond and jade bead necklace£12,000
How to sell at auction
Show us your piece
Send Us Your Photos is the easy first step. Or Book a Valuation for an in-person appointment at our offices near Broadway.
Get honest advice
Our pre-sale valuations are complimentary.
We sell it to the world
Your item joins the right auction, watched by bidders worldwide.
“Given very helpful advice about what to put up for auction from my Mother’s Estate, and all the items in our first auction did extremely well.”
Sheila Morris Google review
Frequently asked questions
How much does a jewellery valuation cost?
Nothing, if you are thinking of selling at auction. Pre-sale valuations are complimentary.
Where is the best place to sell jewellery?
For fine, signed or antique pieces, a fine jewellery auction house usually beats a scrap dealer. Bidders pay for the maker and the history, not just the gold. One of the advantages of selling at an auction is that it offers the item to collectors all over the world. If multiple bidders are bidding against each other, the hammer price can be a nice surprise!
Do you value antique jewellery?
Yes. Antique, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco pieces do very well here, and an antique jewellery valuation is complimentary if you are thinking of selling.
How long does it take to sell jewellery at auction?
Not long. We hold regular auctions for jewellery, silver and watches. If you have a large collection of jewellery and silver, let us bespoke an auction for your items! As we are a small, hardworking family run team, we have the flexibility to create auctions for you.
Do I have to sell after a valuation?
No. The decision always stays with you.
Ready when you are
Start with a photo today, or come and meet us near Broadway. The advice is honest, and the pre-sale valuation is complimentary. Prefer to talk? Call 01386 335949 or email admin@bespokeauctions.co.uk.
Complimentary pre-sale valuations Prompt payment after the sale