Fabrikant Fine Diamonds, Inc. enjoys one of the finest reputations in the jewelry business and specializes in estate jewelry (previously owned jewelry), diamonds, and watches. As fourth-generation jewelry experts, Andrew and Peter Fabrikant and their staff are uniquely qualified to represent you in the sale of your jewelry. The entire staff has been trained by the Gemological Institute of America and has more than 100 years of combined experience.

The Fabrikants’ worldwide resources allow them to provide their customers with the opportunity to sell their own jewelry and watches with the guidance of the premier experts in the industry.

Jewelry possesses certain qualities that are measurable and quantifiable. Andrew and Peter Fabrikant are experts at ascertaining not only the intrinsic value of jewelry, but the aesthetic and market values as well.

Diamonds, for example, should be graded by G.I.A. (Gemological Institute of America) standards, and should be judged only by an expert qualified to follow these standards. The staff at Fabrikant Fine Diamonds, Inc. are all G.I.A. trained, certified, and experienced.

Colored stones, such as sapphires and rubies, should be checked for origin, clarity, and enhancements. Both signed and unsigned jewelry should be evaluated for similar characteristics as well.

The beauty of your fine jewelry is critical to its worth. But, often, only a specialist in your particular type of jewelry can fully appreciate how its aesthetics might effect market value.

Was it designed and signed by a known craftsman or artist (Cartier, Tiffany, Harry Winston, etc.)? Since we all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, be sure the eye of your beholder is an educated one, that is familiar with the market conditions and is experienced enough to get the best price for you.

For many, selling jewelry is so much more than a business transaction. We advise approaching your sale cautiously, factoring any emotional attachment into the equation. The ultimate decision must be yours, and a true professional will always respect that.

Recently, we had a bracelet brought to us that was purchased in 1936 for $6,000. We were able to get the client selling the bracelet $50,000. This sounds like a good return on one's money. However, if that $6,000 had been placed in a bank account at 7% interest compounded annually, it would have grown to over $425,000 by 1999.

The hard fact is that jewelry is rarely an outstanding financial investment. Therefore, a good rule of thumb is this: if you are not going to wear it, sell it. And we believe any good financial planner would tell you the same.

Beware of the professional jewelry buyer who asks how much you want for your jewelry. The question is unfair and unprofessional. Our advice is to refuse to answer. When it comes to the value of your jewelry, an expert never asks, an expert tells.

If you have questions about the value of your jewelry, diamonds, or watches please don’t hesitate to ask.

The more you learn about your jewelry, the better for both of us. Because the more you know as a seller, the easier it is to recognize us as the most knowledgeable buyer in the business.