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A jewelry valuation, which is also known as a jewelry appraisal or jewelry value estimator, is a professional assessment of what your piece is worth in today's resale market. If you have ever wondered how much your jewelry is worth, whether it is a diamond ring, a gold chain, or a piece you inherited, a free jewelry valuation is the fastest way to get a real number without visiting a store. Unlike a traditional diamond ring appraisal, for example, which reflects retail replacement cost, Unvault's online jewelry appraisal focuses on actual resale value; what a buyer would pay today. This matters because the two numbers can be very different, and selling based on a retail appraisal often leads to disappointment.
Unvault values nearly every type of jewelry: Gold of any karat, Silver, Platinum, Diamonds, engagement rings, estate and antique pieces, inherited jewelry, and everyday items like chains, bracelets and earrings. Not sure if yours qualifies? Submit it anyway and we'll let you know.
What is Unvault's jewelry valuation tool and how does it work?
Unvault's jewelry valuation tool is a free online appraisal service, giving you an accurate estimate of what your jewelry is worth based on photos you upload. Once you submit your photos, our team assesses the piece using real-time gold and diamond market data, brand premiums, and condition — and returns a full transparent breakdown within 24 hours. No shipping required, no commitment to sell, no hidden fees.
How accurate is an online jewelry appraisal?
More accurate than most people expect. A traditional in-store appraisal gives you a replacement value, which is known as “what it would cost to buy the same piece at retail”. That number is almost always higher than what you would receive if you sold it, because it includes retail markup.
On the other hand, Unvault's valuation gives you the resale market value; what your piece is actually worth to a buyer today. For selling purposes, that is the number that matters.
What types of jewelry can I get valued?
Unvault appraises gold jewelry of any karat (10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K), diamond rings and loose stones, estate and antique jewelry, inherited pieces, engagement rings, wedding bands, chains, bracelets, earrings.
If you are unsure whether your piece qualifies, feel free to submit it anyway, our team will let you know!
Is the jewelry valuation really free?
Yes, it is completely free! In fact, there is no charge to receive your valuation and no obligation to sell. Unvault makes money when you choose to sell your piece through the platform, not from the appraisal itself. This means that if you receive your valuation and decide to keep your jewelry, that is entirely your choice and costs you nothing.
How is Unvault different from a shop/appraisal method?
A shop nearby will offer you a number based on what they can resell your piece for locally, with enough margin to cover their overhead and profit. What this means is that its typically means 20–40% of actual market value.
Unvault, on the other hand, is able to access a large global network of buyers and refiners, which means we can offer significantly more.
** Most importantly, because you see the full breakdown of how we reached our number you are able verify it against market rates yourself!
What happens after I receive my valuation?
After submitting your information above and hearing back from our team you have three options:
1. Accept the offer and proceed with a secure & insured sale through Unvault.
2. You can use the valuation as a reference point when getting quotes elsewhere.
3. Simply keep the information on file for insurance purposes and do nothing!
Do I need to ship my jewelry to get a valuation?
No. The initial valuation at Unvault is based entirely on the photos you upload. Shipping only happens if you decide to proceed with a sale, at which point Unvault provides fully insured prepaid shipping.
Our promise is that you are never asked to send your jewelry before you know what it is worth!
