What are the mistakes to avoid when you buy a secondhand jewelry?

The second-hand world is full of jewelry and jewelry hidden treasures and allows you to purchase a unique and indefinite piece at a lower price. But it is necessary to be twice as more vigilant in the way we will buy it, and especially for whom. Because the secondhand market can involve unscrupulous vendors. “Most importantly when you go to the second hand jewelry is to ensure safety and trust in the actor, which we are going to,” said Julie Deschak. General Marketing Officer: Collector Square, Certified of Luxury Objects Sales and Selected in the Second Hand.

Falsifications can quickly replace the real gorgeous pieces in the individual individual resale platforms. Thus, as when buying new jewelry, it is important to ask all typically provided documents, that is, validity certificates, guarantees and any invoice. “Be sure that payment and delivery are safe, especially if you buy your jewelry online,” says Julie Deschak.

Do good condition

If the first criterion for choosing a second-emphasis is obvious that you should also focus your attention on its common condition and ask you that the description corresponds to what you go. In particular, check the collections when there are diamonds, stones, small strips or possible strokes that can be implemented.

“In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask the seller to ask the seller and even photos,” says Julie Deschak. And call the used jewelry expert to be sure to avoid any fraud.

Also be sure you know your measurements well, including finger tower or your wrist area when you get a ring, bracelet or watch so that there is no unpleasant surprise when you receive the room. Of course, ideal so we can see it and try before buying it.

Evaluate the correct discount

The price of a secondhand jewelry is also an element that provides information. “It should not be very low or too high,” says Julie Deschak. If the discount is really often done on the jewelry used, it must remain acceptable, depending on the condition of the room. “

But how do you realize the differences in prices? When a jewel is still a part of the home catalog, the right step to follow is to see the new price retail And the discount which is then made. And if the parts are no longer in the catalog, do not hesitate to compare what is available and ask the seller to justify his new price depending on his new price, stones, brand, etc.

Favorable human communication

To avoid fraud, it is recommended to address certified resellers, ie renewed houses, jewelry stores, which specialize in used for sale or online websites. “Preferred by human contact, which will allow to establish a trust relationship and therefore to check how a jewelry examination was made, and which hands went before it was sold.

And it’s out of sale, it is recommended to use the actor who offers sales service, that is, the opportunity to leave or return.Collector Square has its own exhibition hall in the 7th place in Paris, in the editor’s post) and the possibility of having a chance to follow. “The idea is that the jewelry lasts over time, even if it’s second-hungry,” says Julie Deschak. When buying new jewelry, it is important to have returns to the next few years of jewelry to buy, polish, defined or even simple cleaning.