These specialists buy and sell "pre-owned" jewelry and are often looking for high-quality vintage or antique pieces.

If your pearls are part of a historical or uniquely designed antique setting, these buyers may be interested in the piece as a whole. What Factors Determine the Price?

Boutique shops that focus exclusively on pearls are more likely to appreciate the value of high-end varieties like South Sea or Tahitian pearls.

Not every jewelry store will make an offer on your pearls. You will have the best luck with:

Perfectly round pearls are the rarest and most valuable.