Welcome
If you have fine jewelry you would like inventoried, appraised or sold, please call us at 571-471-3600 or send an inquiry to info@SparkleSeeker.com.
About Sparkle Seeker
Gretchen Neels, GIA Graduate
Specializing in diamonds, colored stones and pearls, Gretchen Neels is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History.
Her love of jewelry from an early age earned her the nickname Sparkle Seeker. Nothing makes Gretchen happier than finding the right buyer for a piece of jewelry no longer being worn by its owner. The future of luxury is circular - putting beautiful rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches back into circulation is her calling. Her vast network of dealers, buyers, collectors and others in the secondary market across the country will ensure that you get top dollar for your treasure.
- Please call 571-471-3600 for an in-home appointment in St. Petersburg and greater Tampa Bay.
- Inquiries from estate attorneys and family law specialists are especially welcome.
INVENTORIES
Do you know what you have? Let's get all your fine jewelry together and make an inventory. From there, you can decide what to keep, give away, sell or have appraised.
APPRAISALS
Have your treasures appraised for insurance purposes. Value can change dramatically from year to year as precious metals rise and fall, and the price of diamonds and colored gems fluctuate.
Selling your jewelry - Three Easy Steps
Step One: Assessment
Step One: Assessment
Step One: Assessment
Whether it's grandmother's diamond brooch or an entire fine jewelry collection, Sparkle Seeker will assess your items and give you a price range you can expect to receive.
Step Two: Consign
Step One: Assessment
Step One: Assessment
Once you're ready to sell your treasure, decide which selling platform makes sense for you: online, retail, or auction house. We'll suggest the best route and manage the details.
Step Three: Get Paid
Step One: Assessment
Step Three: Get Paid
When your fine jewelry sells, you get paid!
Our Network
Auction Houses
Step Three: Get Paid
We work with a nation-wide network of retailers eager for your estate pieces. We also partner with online luxury consignment entities that will expose your items to millions of buyers.
Auction Houses
Auction Houses
Auction Houses
Selling at auction may be the perfect way to realize the best price for your most important diamond and colored gemstone jewelry.
Contact Us
Auction Houses
Auction Houses
We are delighted to answer
your questions!
Call or text 571-471-3600 or send an email to info@SparkleSeeker.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you buy my jewelry?
Sometimes, yes! But mostly we help you choose the best place to sell in the secondary markets and manage the sale from start to finish.
What do you charge?
We charge a percentage of the selling price of your jewelry, typically between 5-10%. If we sell your diamond engagement ring for $10,000 through one of our retail consignors, for example, we would take $500 (5% of the selling price) when the ring sells.
What kinds of pieces sell well?
Diamond engagement rings, colored stones, and designer jewelry by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Bulgari and David Webb. Art Deco and mid-century pieces are very much in demand. Mens and Ladies designer watches, such as Rolex, Audemars Piquet, Piaget, Breitling, Concord and Omega are also wanted.
What other services do you provide?
So glad you asked! We help people find great deals on all kinds of jewelry - just ask and we'll find it for you, pre-loved and at a BIG discount. This includes diamond engagement rings - let us take the stress out of finding the perfect ring at a great price.
How do your private jewelry parties work?
Bring up to 6 friends together for a night of fun - free verbal appraisals and advice on where to sell the jewelry you no longer wear. Sparkle Seeker will answer your jewelry questions for up to 90 minutes at no charge! This is also a good time to bring in the gold you wish to sell for cash.
Do you buy gold?
Yes! We buy scrap gold and will pay you on the spot. Take a moment to look through your jewelry box for single earrings, broken gold chains and bracelets, old rings, etc., and give us a call while the price of gold is going up, up up!