Selling a signed piece of jewellery — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels — can lead to very different proposals depending on the buyer. A traditional jeweller does not value a piece the same way a gold dealer, a specialist in pre-owned fine jewellery or an auction platform does.
Why offers differ so widely
Several factors explain those gaps:
- The material value (gold weight, quality of the stones);
- The value of the signature — a Cartier or Van Cleef piece has a market of its own;
- The certificates and the original hallmark;
- The buyer's positioning — melting the metal down versus reselling the piece.
Compare so you do not sell short
A signed piece taken to a gold dealer is often bought at its material value alone, whereas a specialist in pre-owned fine jewellery can pay for the signature. Once you have signed your mandate, Ligokero consults the professionals likely to be interested, collects their proposals and presents them to you; you remain free to decline them.
How to prepare the sale
- Gather certificates of authenticity and original invoices.
- Note the exact weight if you can.
- Take five to ten photos of the piece from several angles, plus a close-up of the hallmark.
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