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Sell Jewelry with Alex Cooper
Thanks for the wonderful job you and your team have done handling my mother’s estate. I went through the whole online catalogue and each piece of jewelry brought my entire family to life. Truly, an amazing healing experience.
- Rebecca K.
I appreciate the specialists available to me to assist me in identification and estimate auction prices. The online platform reaches the world and maximizes the potential of the sales price. The ease of consigning items. - as a seller
- Amy G.
I love following the Alex Cooper jewelry auctions. I learn a little bit of history while falling in love with pieces of art
- Molly W
As someone who has bought for over 30 years at various auction houses, what I appreciate about Alex Cooper Auctioneers is the care they give in their catalog creation. The staff of specialists take care in accurate descriptions and the photography is true and plentiful. - as a buyer
Amy G.
Thanks for the wonderful job you and your team have done handling my mother’s estate. I went through the whole online catalogue and each piece of jewelry brought my entire family to life. Truly, an amazing healing experience.
- Rebecca K.
You and your company are amazing!
- Debbie J.
Our goal is to help you understand the true market
value of your jewelry and enable you to get it.
Selling jewelry can be a challenge and an opportunity. Whether you are looking to sell jewelry you inherited, selling jewelry you received as a gift from someone you love, or selling jewelry you bought for yourself, your jewelry has a story.
As a former Director at Tiffany & Co., graduate jeweler gemologist and current Director of Sales and Fine Jewelry at Alex Cooper Auctioneers, I will make sure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about your jewelry.
My aim is to ensure that you understand the true worth of your jewelry as well as its potential market value. Jewelry often comes with a great deal of sentimentality attached. Our team at Alex Cooper Auctioneers recognizes this and will do all we can to help you preserve the memories associated with it while ensuring that you receive adequate compensation for its worth.
At Alex Cooper Auctioneers we use our expertise and knowledge of the jewelry auction industry to provide accurate auction evaluations for your jewelry. Our team has decades of experience in evaluating fine diamonds, precious gems, antique pieces and estate jewelry from around the world; no matter what kind or how unique your item is - we will be able to provide advice on how best to maximize its potential value at auction with us.
Please feel out the form on this web page and I will personally ensure that you get the service and care your jewelry deserves.
Selden Morgan
GIA Graduate Jeweler Gemologist
Director of Sales and Fine Jewelry
Alex Cooper Auctioneers
selden@alexcooper.com
How it Works
Tell us about your item
Add dimensions, history and any documentation
Upload Photos
Take front and back images of your item
Review and Submit
All set! Our specialist will review your submission
Disclaimer: Preliminary estimates may be subject to change upon inspection of the item
Jewelry Auction Estimate Form
sell jewelry near me How It Works
Valuation
An Alex Cooper representative will provide you with an idea of your items market value and salability at auction. Our knowledgeable appraisers have both the experience and tools at their disposal to properly evaluate your valuables.
There are several ways in which to obtain a pre-sale evaluation: Before an item can be submitted for auction, please complete and submit the presale evaluation request form. Following the submission, an Alex Cooper specialist will contact and guide you through the evaluation and auction process. Or feel free to make an appointment with a specialist and bring your item into the gallery, located at 908 York Road., Towson, MD 21204.
Consignment
Before consigning at Alex Cooper, our representative will provide you with detailed consignment terms along with a formal consignment contract for your review so you fully understand and feel comfortable with the auction process.
When you are ready to sell, we are ready to make sure your property is a sought after item on auction day. Prior to the day of the auction, a multi-day exhibition is open to the public, allowing maximum exposure of your property. We also provide professional cataloguing and extensive marketing to expose your items to the largest possible venue. Alex Cooper’s advertising campaign includes local and national publications, direct mail, and extensive internet exposure.
Payment
After the auction, you will be paid by check, along with a full detailed accounting of each lot’s sale price and itemized charges approximately three weeks after the auction. If applicable, an accounting of unsold items will be sent approximately one week post-auction. You, the consignor, are responsible for arranging removal of unsold property or contacting our gallery to discuss other means of handling your property.
An Alex Cooper representative will provide you with an idea of your items market value and salability at auction. Our knowledgeable appraisers have both the experience and tools at their disposal to properly evaluate your valuables.
There are several ways in which to obtain a pre-sale evaluation: Before an item can be submitted for auction, please complete and submit the presale evaluation request form. Following the submission, an Alex Cooper specialist will contact and guide you through the evaluation and auction process. Or feel free to make an appointment with a specialist and bring your item into the gallery, located at 908 York Road., Towson, MD 21204.
Before consigning at Alex Cooper, our representative will provide you with detailed consignment terms along with a formal consignment contract for your review so you fully understand and feel comfortable with the auction process.
When you are ready to sell, we are ready to make sure your property is a sought after item on auction day. Prior to the day of the auction, a multi-day exhibition is open to the public, allowing maximum exposure of your property. We also provide professional cataloguing and extensive marketing to expose your items to the largest possible venue. Alex Cooper’s advertising campaign includes local and national publications, direct mail, and extensive internet exposure.
After the auction, you will be paid by check, along with a full detailed accounting of each lot’s sale price and itemized charges approximately three weeks after the auction. If applicable, an accounting of unsold items will be sent approximately one week post-auction. You, the consignor, are responsible for arranging removal of unsold property or contacting our gallery to discuss other means of handling your property.
Sell Jewelry Near You
If you are in the Baltimore / Washington area, Alex Cooper offers the best way to get the most money when you sell your jewelry. Jewelry stores that buy jewelry will almost certainly pay as little as possible in order to re-sell your jewelry to consumers. Selling your jewelry at an auction allows you to get the full market value by having consumers and dealers bid against one another to give you the real market value of your jewelry.
Comprehensive and Personalized Attention When You Sell Jewelry
Sold for $4,062
A Toi et Moi 2.20 ctw Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K
Sold for $34,375
Rolex Diamond Pearlmaster Watch 18946 In Platinum
Sold for $6,875
A Pair Of Hennell Art Deco Diamond Dress Clips
Sold for $6,875
A Classic Interlocking Link Necklace In 18K
Sold for $531
A Pair Of Betty Cooke Pearl & Disk Earrings
Sold for $4,613
A 6.50Ct Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring
Sold for $1,500
A Pair Of Diamond & Enamel Shell Earrings In 18K
Sold for $16,250
A 13.00 ctw Diamond Line Bracelet In 14K
Sold for $4,687
A French 7.00 Ctw Art Deco Diamond Bracelet In Platinum
Sold for $3,437
An Open Diamond Necklace In 14K
Sold for $4,375
A Textured Panther Link Bracelet In 21K
FAQs
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Why Choose Alex Cooper to Sell my Jewelry?
Alex Cooper auctioneers is a 100-year old, fourth generation family-owned business. We are ranked the #1 auction house in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our jewelry department has the GIA certified Gemologist distinction as well as over 20 years of experience in Fine Jewelry. Our robust bidding platforms bring together competitive bidders from around the globe, and around the corner. We consistently achieve prices that meet or exceed pre-sale estimates.
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How Do You Establish an Estimate for Auction?
Our jewelry specialists couple fine jewelry expertise with auction business experience. We base our estimates on research, current trends in the fair market and real-time material values.
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What are your fees?
Alex Cooper uses a sliding commission scale, ranging from 10% to 35% based on the hammer price of each lot. There are NO hidden or additional fees for photography, marketing or insurance.
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What Are Some of the Ways Alex Cooper Helps My Lot Reach its Potential?
In addition to our digital platforms, we provide an in person preview before each live auction. Our specialists make themselves available to assist clients in trying on and examining lots, while answering any additional questions.
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When Can I Expect to Receive Payment After an Auction?
Alex Cooper prides itself on its reliable payment made approximately 30 days after each auction.
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Is my Online Estimate Request Free of Charge?
All our estimates are complimentary. Please kindly note that Alex Cooper only provides estimates for items that have been identified by our specialists as potentially suitable for auction.
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May I book an Appointment or Speak Directly to a Specialist?
We welcome you to Alex Cooper. Our Jewelry specialists may not always be readily available due to the high volume of requests, and for this reason we encourage you to submit online for the fastest response. Online submissions are regularly monitored by our team of experts to guarantee a timely response. Clients can also make in-person appointments when appropriate.
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I Have too Many Pieces to Submit Online and/or I Have Material Across Several Categories. What Should I do?
For potentially large sized consignments please send email to info@alexcooper.com and one of our Auction Coordinators will be able to assist.
For Estates & Trust inquiries please contact Brian Cooper and brian@alexcooper.com