01/01/2026 Jewellery
Selling jewellery is often about placing it correctly rather than simply finding a buyer. The value of a piece is shaped by its materials, workmanship, maker, condition and how it is presented to the market.
At Bellmans Auctioneers, our jewellery specialists advise clients across the UK on the sale of antique, modern and contemporary jewellery through auction.
Jewellery values are not determined by metal content alone. Design, period, maker, condition and current market demand all play a part, and these factors are best assessed by specialists working directly with the auction market.
At Bellmans, valuations are carried out by qualified jewellery specialists, including FGA-accredited experts, ensuring each item is assessed accurately and placed in the most appropriate sale.
Bringing jewellery to a specialist valuation is the most reliable starting point.
Auction remains a well-established method of selling jewellery, particularly where pieces are unusual, signed, antique or of high quality. Competitive bidding, combined with professional cataloguing and marketing, allows jewellery to be exposed to an informed national and international audience.
Each item consigned to Bellmans is professionally photographed, described and marketed as part of the auction process, with advice provided throughout.
When jewellery is assessed for sale, attention is given to overall condition, workmanship and any supporting provenance. Where documentation or original boxes are present, these are considered as part of the valuation, but they are not essential.
Our specialists will advise on any matters affecting saleability once items have been seen in person.
The Jewellery Department at Bellmans handles everything from single items to complete collections. Clients are guided through the process from initial valuation through to sale, with clear advice at each stage.
Whether selling a family heirloom, a modern signed piece or a group of items, the first step is simply to bring the jewellery to our specialists.
Valuations are available at our Sussex saleroom and London office. For further information or to arrange an appointment, please contact our jewellery department.