How to sell David Yurman jewelry for the most money

In 1980, David Yurman founded his eponymous jewelry company alongside his wife Sybil. Just two years later the company would release a design that would become an icon of the brand—the cable bracelet. In the following years, other of the brand’s designs like the Renaissance bracelet, Noblesse ring, Albion ring, and Oval Link necklace would incorporate the cable motif.

David Yurman is extremely popular thanks to its brand recognition and wide variety of price points thanks to his use of silver and semi-precious gemstones like quartz, citrine, topaz and turquoise. 

As such, most major jewelry buyers will not pay a premium for David Yurman like they will Tiffany, Bulgari or Cartier, and instead pay a standard price for the weight and grade of the diamond or gemstone, as well as the weight and grade of the gold or silver. 

Below, we walk you through a number of options for selling your unwanted David Yurman jewelry for as much money as possible, and answer other common questions about the brand:

• Where to sell David Yurman jewelry
• How to sell David Yurman jewelry
• How much David Yurman jewelry is worth
• Common questions about David Yurman jewelry

Where to sell David Yurman jewelry: 5 ways

David Yurman doesn’t currently buy back their jewelry but there are places to get cash for your item. Keep in mind the following challenges for selling your David Yurman:

Resale value is low, especially for silver and semi-precious gemstones. Because Yurman is one of the most popular brands in the business, there is a big markup at retail. There are also a lot of fakes on the market, so they are mostly worth only the scrap materials if you sell to most online jewelry buyers. There does seem to be a David Yurman market on ebay and online consignment stores — but lots of fakes are also reported.

Sell back to a jeweler

Some local jewelers purchase used jewelry, including designer brands like David Yurman. Make an appointment for an appraisal, which will help you understand the value of your piece. Then, ask them if they’d be interested in buying your item. 

Selling your David Yurman to a local jeweler can be a good option if you would prefer to sell your jewelry in person, and in emergencies where you need money immediately.

That said, local jewelers ultimately make money by reselling your jewelry to another customer, so expect a trustworthy jeweler to pay you around 50-70% of the item’s resale value. 

Sell on consignment

Selling your David Yurman jewelry on consignment works like this:

• Find a local consignment shop that accepts high-end jewelry.
• Bring your item to the store so they can decide whether or not they’d like to take it.
• If they accept your item, the store will typically price the item and then display it in their shop for sale.

How and when you get paid will depend on the shop’s policies. Some consignment shops pay an upfront fee when they accept your item.

Other shops only pay when they actually sell your item. Expect to get 40 to 60% of the sale price.

You can also turn to an online consignment shop like TheRealReal, which has an extensive David Yurman offering. 

Sell at a pawn shop

When many people think about selling their jewelry, they immediately think of local pawn shops. But the truth is that pawn shops on average only pay around 30% of the retail value of your item. If you need money fast, then a pawn shop might be a good option for you. Otherwise, you’d likely be better served by selling your David Yurman elsewhere.

Sell at an auction

With a jewelry auction, you ultimately sell your piece to the person who’s willing to pay the highest amount of money for your item. 

However, since the majority of David Yurman pieces are not particularly valuable, most auction houses will not take these items.

Worthy.com will buy a gold and diamond David Yurman piece worth at least $1,000. Typically, this translates into a piece of jewelry with a diamond that is .7 carat or larger, or precious gems like rubies, emeralds, or sapphires that are at least 2 carats. When it comes to David Yurman, Worthy is more inclined to accept gold pieces over silver pieces.

We like Worthy because:

• Worthy has a B+ rating with the BBB and a score of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot, based on more than 3,500 customer reviews.
• Worthy lets you choose the minimum sale price for your item
• Worthy covers shipping, handling, and insurance of your item, meaning that you pay nothing to sell your item.
• Free GIA or IGI lab report for each item
• Only professional jewelry buyers can purchase items through Worthy’s platform, increasing the chances of a good price

Read our extensive review of my personal experience selling with Worthy, or get a free estimate now >>

Sell to a professional jewelry buyer online

Just like local jewelry shops buy jewelry to resell in their brick-and-mortar shops, some professional online jewelry buyers purchase jewelry with the intention of reselling it. 

Because these businesses typically have less overhead compared to physical businesses, and because they must compete with other online venues, you’ll often find that they offer more for your items, which can make them a great option for selling your jewelry.

CashforGoldUSA is our recommended online jewelry buyer for most items, because:

• A+ BBB rating
• Accepts all sizes and weights of gold, silver and gemstone items
• Pays within 24 hours of shipping your item
• 100% free FedEx shipping
• Insured up to $100,000 – free
• 10% bonus if you send your item in within 7 days

CashforGoldUSA will pay market rate for the gold, silver, diamond and gemstones in your item — but not a premium for the name brand, as with most jewelry buyers.

How to sell David Yurman jewelry online

The best way to sell your David Yurman jewelry online depends on what you are trying to sell. 

CashforGoldUSA is our top choice because they will accept your David Yurman piece, no matter the value. They are also extremely trustworthy and found by my own investigation to pay top dollar, qickly.

How to sell to CashforGoldUSA:

1. Go to CashforGoldUSA.com
2. Plug in your name and address, and whether you prefer a FedEx or USPS mailer.
3. Either print your mailer immediately, or wait a few days for one to arrive.
4. Pop your item in the mailer and get it picked up by FedEx, or drop it off.
5. Within 24 hours get an offer and accept payment. If you choose Paypal, you get your funds immediately.

How much is David Yurman jewelry worth?

A lot of factors go into determining the worth of your David Yurman jewelry. Some of the most important factors include:

• The materials used (gold, sterling silver, diamonds, other gemstones, etc.)
• The condition of the jewelry, including whether or not it has any damage
• The rarity and popularity of the specific design you are selling
• Whether or not you can prove provenance with a receipt, certificate, or original box/bag/other accessories that would have come with the piece

All of that being said, you can get a sense of what your jewelry might be worth by comparing it against similar pieces that have recently sold. Some David Yurman bracelets that have sold recently on Worthy.com include:

14K gold cuff and silver 18k and diamond bracelets for $2,029*

2 David Yurman 18K gold and diamond bracelets for $1,154*

4 18K gold and diamond David Yurman bracelets for $2,228*

*Note that Worthy generally does not accept single items worth less than $1,000, and each of these sales are a lot of 2 to 4 items.

CashforGoldUSA accepts all weights and values of gold, silver, diamond, gemstone and other jewelry.

FAQs about selling your David Yurman jewelry

Below are answers to some of the most common questions people have about selling David Yurman jewelry.

Can I trade in my David Yurman?

David Yurman does not offer a trade-in program.

What is the resale value of David Yurman jewelry?

The resale value of your David Yurman jewelry will depend on a lot of different factors, including the condition of the piece, how rare and popular the design is, and the materials that were used to make it. Pieces with diamonds or other gemstones will fetch a higher resale value than similar pieces without stones.

Likewise, if you have the original box or bag that the piece came in you might find it easier to sell the piece to a new owner, as this will make it easier for you to prove the provenance of the piece. 

Typically, expect to get the scrap gold or scrap silver value of your item. Check current value at CashforGoldUSA's gold and silver calculator >>

It is important to note that this is just for informational purposes, and not a final offer. The only way to get an accurate offer is to send your item in for appraisal.

How can you tell if your David Yurman jewelry is real?

If you purchased your jewelry directly from David Yurman or a reputable jeweler including Neiman Marcus or Saks, then you can rest easy knowing that the piece is authentic. If, however, you purchased your piece from a second-hand buyer or received it as a gift, you may not be 100% certain that it is, in fact, real.

One way to see if your David Yurman jewelry is real is to look for the brand’s trademark in the piece. All authentic David Yurman jewelry is stamped with the David Yurman trademark. Depending on the year and design, this could include:

• D.Y.
• D. YURMAN
• DAVID YURMAN
• Or even the artist’s signature

Of course, a skilled counterfeiter can forge a trademark. With this in mind, the only way to know 100% whether or not your jewelry is real is to have it appraised.