I have always wanted to find out just how much all the great gold rings, necklaces and brooches were worth that my grandmother left me. My mother kept them in a box in her room until I turned eighteen and then she gave them to me. I have only worn a few pieces here and there, but they are very old fashioned for my taste.

I had not thought to ever sell old jewelry but if the price is right, I just might consider it. A friend of mine told me that her mother actually does sell scrap jewelry and makes some good money every month. She said her mother finds deals at garage sales, flea markets and pawn shops and then takes them to companies that buy scrap gold. I guess that gold prices are at an all time high and you can get some big payouts for gold pieces.

I am meeting with the appraiser at the jewelry store today and should know shortly after that if it would be smart to sell old jewelry or not. I may hang on to my grandmothers pieces and start looking for the kinds of things my friend’s mother does and then sell scrap jewelry just as a side thing to make a little extra cash, I go to garage sales all the time and see jewelry for sale.