{"product_id":"sell-us-your-jewels","title":"Sell Us Your Jewels","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the cornerstones of our business is to conduct it with the most \u003cstrong\u003esustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e possible. As such, we purchase precious metals and gemstones from the public so that they can be \u003cstrong\u003erecycled\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eupcycled\u003c\/strong\u003e, as opposed to contributing to the mining in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are considering selling your jewelry, gems, or diamonds, here are some important things to know, so that you are prepared for the bid you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn most, but not all situations\u003c\/strong\u003e, a jeweler will base their bid on the \u003cstrong\u003emeltdown value\u003c\/strong\u003e of the precious metal (minus refining fees) and on less-than-wholesale value of the diamonds and gems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn some situations\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly if we already have enough of what you're selling, the offer will be \u003cstrong\u003elower\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn some situations\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly if we already have a customer in mind for one or more of your pieces, the offer will be a \u003cstrong\u003ebit higher\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn some situations\u003c\/strong\u003e, selling an item or items on consignment with us might be your best course of action, as opposed to outright sale.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn even fewer situations\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly if something is in mint condition and has collectible value, a jeweler will bid \u003cstrong\u003eeven more\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAny offer you are given has a relatively short lifespan—since metal markets change, as well as our interest and current inventory. All offers are held in the strictest of confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould you decide to sell to us, we will request to see your state-issued ID. Generally, we write a check to the payee of your choice, as opposed to providing cash.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Services at the Alara Gallery","offers":[{"title":"45 minutes","offer_id":49865285042454,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/5393\/9800\/files\/SellUsYourJewelsatAlara.png?v=1752108087","url":"https:\/\/alarajewelry.sbs\/products\/sell-us-your-jewels","provider":"Alara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}