Metal & weight
Purity and weight set the base value, based on current market prices.
SELL & TRADE Old piece.
Old piece.
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Turn jewelry you no longer wear into value, as a payout or as credit towards something new.
TRANSPARENT VALUATIONWHAT WE ACCEPT
Accepted jewelry
Every piece is assessed individually. If we cannot make an offer, we will tell you why.
We accept
- Gold jewelry, 10K, 14K, 18K and above
- Platinum jewelry
- Natural and lab-grown diamonds, loose or set
- Designer diamond pieces
- Pieces previously bought from Karats Jewelry
We usually cannot accept
- Gold-plated, filled or costume jewelry
- Pieces with unclear ownership
- Items we cannot verify or test
- Pieces too damaged to test or grade
VALUATION PROCESS
How we value your jewelry
Send details & photos
Tell us what you have, any certificates or receipts, and attach clear photos.
Preliminary estimate
We reply with an estimated range based on your photos and details.
In-person inspection
We test metal purity, weigh the piece and grade any stones in front of you or by insured post.
Offer & payout
Accept a payout, or take trade-in credit towards a new or custom piece. No pressure to accept.
WHAT AFFECTS VALUE
How offers are calculated
Stones
Diamonds are graded on the 4Cs. Certificates can improve the offer.
Brand & condition
Designer pieces in good condition may be valued above metal and stone value.
Trade-in credit
Choosing credit towards a new piece may increase the value you receive.
FREE QUOTE
Tell us what you have
Share a few details and photos. Estimates from photos are preliminary; the final offer follows an in-person inspection.
- Free, no-obligation estimate
- Payout or trade-in credit
- Certificates and receipts help