Whether you’re sending your friend some jewellery as a gift, you’re selling some of your old pieces, or you sell second hand jewellery online we have some top tips on how to send jewellery by post.

 

Where to Sell Second Hand Jewellery?

If you’re wondering where to sell second hand jewellery online these are our top picks:

1. Vinted.

   No selling fees and no PayPal fees either, selling your jewellery on Vinted could be a good call.

2. eBay.

   If you have designer or popular items, eBay’s auction set-up could work to your advantage.

3. Depop.

   This app is great for small businesses but charges a 10% seller fee—if you have lots of jewellery to sell, it could be the marketplace for you.

 

How to Sell Second Hand Jewellery

It’s quick and easy to sell second hand jewellery on any of the online marketplaces when you follow these simple steps:

• Take multiple photos. It's tricky to take good photos of jewellery, but buyers will want to see the details. Take close-ups if you can and try to get shots of any stones or intricate settings.
• Describe the metal. Be accurate in your descriptions. When it comes to jewellery, buyers will want to know exactly what they’re buying—be careful of describing it as a precious metal if it’s not.
• Sell at a competitive price. Doing some research is a great idea—check out what similar items are listed for on the marketplace and think about what you’d be prepared to sell for.
• Consider offering next day delivery. Offering your customers next day delivery can really boost your sales, especially when it comes to receiving small valuable items.
• Think about packaging. On some marketplaces, you’ll need to specify the dimensions of your parcels before you ship, so make sure to decide on your packaging before booking your deliveries.

 

 

Can You Send Jewellery in the Post?

Yes, sending jewellery by post is a great way to get it to your customers or friends quickly and cheaply.

We have some great tips on our jewellery shipping advice page. Read on for more information.

 

How to Send Jewellery by Post

When you’re sending jewellery in the post, there are a few things you should remember.

• Recorded delivery is a great choice for sending jewellery by post and can help ensure your parcel arrives safely. We have prices starting from just £1.99 exc VAT, and you’ll get a signature on delivery as well as being able to track your parcel with our online tracking tool.
• Consider Parcel Protection. Ideal for sending higher value items like jewellery, our Parcel Protection will give you cover if loss or damage occurs during transit. Read more about Parcel Protection in our blog.
• Package your parcel securely. As well as disguising any potentially valuable items, packaging your jewellery well will ensure it doesn’t get damaged in transit. Read our top tips for the best way to send jewellery through the post below.

 

How to Package Jewellery for Shipping

• Jewellery boxes or pouches are a great way to make sure chains don’t get tangled during transit.
• If you don’t have a jewellery box, you could wrap each piece of jewellery in a piece of tissue paper and place inside a small box.
• Wrap this small box in bubble wrap and place inside a slightly larger box.
• You can then fill any space with packing chips, bubble wrap, or scrunched up newspaper. Make sure the smaller box can’t move around.
• Seal the outer box with plenty of packing tape.

 

 

Best Courier for Jewellery

Recorded delivery is one of the safest ways of sending jewellery by post. Our couriers that offer recorded delivery include:

Evri Parcelshop Postable or Postable Next Day – prices starting from £1.99

Royal Mail Tracked Large Letter and Tracked Small Collection - with a wide range of 24 and 48 hour services

InPost Lockers - for more flexible shipping and pick up

Can I send jewellery by DHL?

You can send costume jewellery and low-cost jewellery by DHL, but jewellery and watches that are valued at over £10,000 are prohibited with DHL.

Other items that can’t be sent with DHL include irreplaceable jewellery items with high sentimental value, jewellery made of precious metals and stones, items that are worth more than the cover provided, designer jewellery and watches.

Does Royal Mail cover jewellery?

You can send jewellery by Royal Mail, but it will be sent on a ‘no protection’ basis. This means that the item will not be protected against any loss or damage, and if it is lost within the delivery network, you will be refunded the cost of your carriage only.

 

Can You Send Jewellery in the Mail Internationally?

Yes, it’s possible to send jewellery internationally, but it’s a good idea to check the country’s list of prohibited items before you book your shipping.

Can you send jewellery to Australia?

No. Jewellery is a restricted item in Australia, so it is not possible to send jewellery to this country.

Can I send jewellery to USA?

Yes, it’s possible to send jewellery to the USA, but they will be sent on a ‘no protection’ basis.