Emotions and feelings often run high when you find yourself considering selling a wedding ring. Your wedding ring can be a source of intense joy, but it can also be a reminder of a time you’d like to forget or move on from. Whether you’ve gone through a painful divorce, lost a loved one, had an engagement fall through, or are willing to let go of a family heirloom, Worthy can help you.
We understand that selling your wedding ring can be very difficult, whether you sell it online or in a store. On top of potentially painful feelings, it can also be a very confusing situation if you’ve never sold diamonds or or jewelry before. Our primary goal at Worthy.com is to make the process easy, simple, and straightforward for you.
Sell your wedding ring with Worthy to receive better offers than anywhere else
How to Sell a Wedding Ring
Worthy’s platform is secure, smart, and fast, so you can sell the items you’ve fallen out of love with for money you can use right away. Use these links to navigate to different sections below:
- Where can you sell your wedding ring?
- Why sell your wedding ring with Worthy?
- How to sell your wedding ring with Worthy?
- What factors affect your wedding ring’s value?
- How to get the most money for selling your wedding ring?
We’re here to answer your questions every step of the way. You can trust our team to help you sell your wedding ring for the best price with our stress-free, customer-centric business model.
Where Can You Sell Your Jewelry?
You’ve got options when it comes to selling your ring. Be mindful of where you’ll get the best price and who you can trust the most—some options aren’t as trustworthy as others.
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Easy to Use
Time
Safety
Local Jewelry
Stores
Low resale value since jewelers aren’t motivated to pay a competitive price.
You might need to shop around to find a jeweler willing to make a good offer.
Once you find the right store, you can sell almost instantly
Local jewelers are usually safe and trustworthy.
Consignment
Stores
High consignment rates (up to 50%) due to overhead business costs.
Shop advertises and sells your item on your behalf.
Wedding rings often sit for months before the right buyer comes along.
Usually safe, but sellers must take some precautions.
Pawn Shops
On average, sellers receive 13 cents on the dollar.
You might need to shop around and/or bargain with the shop owner.
Simple way to gain access to cash quickly – normally same day.
Usually safe, but sellers must take some precautions.
eBay
Can set your opening price.
Seller can set up the listing online, in a few easy steps.
Sellers need to wait until interested buyers find their listing.
Lack of trust, risk of being exposed to scammers and no expert supervision.
Worthy
You can set up your wedding ring listing online in a few easy steps.
Worthy takes care of shipping and grading your ring, as well as all of the auction preparation and sale.
Wedding rings are sold within 10-14 business days since they arrive at the Worthy offices.
Your wedding ring is secure and insured from the time they leave the seller until they are delivered to the buyer.
Why Sell Your Wedding Ring with Worthy?
Many of our clients find us after a quick Google search for where to sell their wedding ring. That’s because many satisfied customers have left outstanding reviews after their Worthy experience.
Mary DeCosta is one example. Her experience outlines the reasons why so many people decide to sell old wedding rings and other unworn jewelry with Worthy’s unique, high-value auction platform.
“I really wanted to sell my wedding ring via a trusted website where I could get my ring graded and sold fast,” says Mary. “I had some important home renovations to get done before winter started, and I didn’t have time to waste. After taking a look at Worthy’s website, I realized they were exactly the sort of company I was looking for.”
Like Mary, many clients mention how they appreciate seeing features such as Worthy’s excellent BBB rating, as well as the process itself, which lets multiple buyers compete for the items at auction. Worthy’s benefits include:
- Better offers – Worthy’s professional buyers’ network sets our platform apart. With access to our nationwide network of professional, pre-vetted jewelry buyers, you benefit as multiple buyers compete for your wedding ring. This way, you get more for your wedding ring than you would when offering it to a single buyer.
- Prepaid, fully insured shipping – When you submit your ring, you’ll be provided with a printable shipping label. Full insurance of up to $100,000 covers your item every step of the way, from the moment your ring is in the shipper’s hands to the moment it is sold to the highest bidder.
- Complimentary grading – Understanding key features of your ring is vital to receiving a fair price for it. We partner with the world’s best gemological labs such as GIA, where your item is graded, cleaned, and photographed prior to sale.
- Simple process – Instead of driving from one jeweler to the next in hopes of receiving a fair offer, simply print a shipping label, schedule a FedEx pickup, and we’ll do the rest. Grading, cleaning, photos, and marketing are taken care of on your behalf.
- Work with a dedicated auction manager – When you sell your wedding ring with Worthy, you’ll work side by side with an auction manager who will walk you through every step of the process and keep you updated along the way. You will always know what’s happening with your jewelry.
We pride ourselves on the exceptional level of expertise and personalized service that we provide. It’s one of the many features that sets Worthy apart.
We only trust the best diamond grading lab in the world, GIA, to grade valuables prior to auction. Diamonds sold with GIA grading reports are considered more valuable and can command higher prices.
Hear from our sellers
Our sellers are very vocal about their positive experiences with us. See what they have to say as you prepare to start your jewelry selling journey.
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What Determines a Wedding Ring’s Value?
When you get in touch with our team at Worthy to discuss selling your wedding ring, we’ll want to know everything about the ring itself. The more information we have and the more we know of the story behind the ring, the better prepared we’ll be to sell it for the best possible price.
There are also a number of physical factors that determine the value of a wedding ring, including:
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Cut, Carat weight, Color, and Clarity are four key considerations in determining a diamond’s value. If your ring has a diamond or multiple diamonds set in it, we’ll need to figure out what they are worth individually. The better the diamonds in your wedding ring, the more money you are likely to receive. Diamond shape matters, too; if your diamonds are in a shape that’s currently trending, demand will be higher and you will be more likely to enjoy higher bids as a result.
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Designer brands like Tiffany’s typically sell for more, but this is just one of several factors that buyers consider when determining how to bid.
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When selling your wedding ring, it’s important to understand that condition plays a major role in how buyers bid. Most buyers want rings that are in good or excellent condition. If your rings are scratched or worn, they’re still likely to attract attention since some of our buyers want raw materials that can be used in new designs. Your personal account executive will work with you on this.
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You might think that brand-new wedding rings would fetch the best prices, but this isn’t always true. In fact, some buyers prefer antique or vintage rings for their unique features. Our marketing experts use terminology designed to attract buyers who are interested in wedding rings of different ages, so the market determines the ultimate price.
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Buyers are eager to purchase unique wedding rings, so interesting design details tend to attract lots of attention at auction.
All of these factors play a role in the price you’ll receive for your wedding ring. Your personal account executive—who will be working with you from start to finish throughout the process—will keep you informed about each of these elements and where your ring falls in each category.
How to Get the Most Money for Selling Your Wedding Ring
Selling your wedding ring online is the best way to make the most money. When you sell online, you’ll receive more offers for your ring. This makes it far easier to receive the true market value of your ring, as often fair and competitive offers come with a larger pool of buyers.
Worthy’s auction platform design is based on the concept that with a larger pool of buyers, there is a far greater likelihood that sellers will receive desirable offers. At the same time, our buyers appreciate Worthy’s transparent process, bidding confidently on items that have been graded by IGI or GIA.
Discover how much money you could make selling your wedding ring through Worthy by reaching out to us today. We’re here to answer your questions, walk you through the selling process, and help you receive the highest possible return on your ring.