How to Turn Unwanted Jewelry into Experiences, Like Travel

HAVERFORD, Pa., March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haverford-based D. Atlas Estates has been helping clients turn unwanted jewelry into cash and experiences for the past 46-years. "Today, more and more clients tell me they (and their children) don't want their parent's jewelry," says owner and diamond expert, Steven Schiffman.

Lifestyles have changed dramatically over the years and today, the trend is one of downsizing, minimizing and purging stuff. Many baby boomers, for example, value experiences and trips over jewelry. According to AARP's annual Travel Trends Survey, boomers are planning well in advance to take four to five leisure trips in 2019, and they will spend about 20% to 50% more on these trips than their Gen X or millennial counterparts. So, how do you know whom to trust when selling jewelry?

3 Ways to Sell Your Jewels in Changing and Challenging Times
There are essentially three popular ways to sell jewelry according to the Philadelphia jewelry expert.

• You can take your chances at a pawn shop, most of which do not have fine jewelry expertise.
• Alternatively, you can go to a retail jeweler, who more than likely does not understand the nuances of the secondary market.
• Or, you can find an expert, like D. Atlas Estates that knows the market inside out and consistently gets the best prices for clients

"Steve drove to my Mom's apartment on short notice, while we were all in town for her funeral. He showed up with a scale, evaluated the jewelry and wrote a check on the spot. He was reasonable, fair and the process was quick and painless -- far less risky than traveling with jewelry. There's no reason to accumulate things you don't want or use," said Sue Davidson.

Schiffman sensed a greater need to help families dispose of estate jewelry and turn that asset into cash. He explains, "I've traveled the world buying and selling jewelry to the trade and the public; including 25 trips to London and dozens of visits that include Brazil as well as other countries. In a quick 3-step process, I can appraise the goods, make an offer and write a check on the spot. I get paid to make people happy," says Schiffman.

Doris Abrams, the widow of a jeweler, sold diamonds for 13-years at Robbins 8th and Walnut. A repeat client of D. Atlas -- "I brought a precious and expensive strand of pearls to Steve's office to sell and he was very fair and honest. He told me -- unfortunately there isn't a market at this time for your pearls. Consider giving them to your kids," according to Doris.

The Day the Jewelry Industry Changed
Former president of global watch company, Gruen, Ed Miller remembers when the jewelry industry changed. "The day men stopped wearing hats then suits and ties – I saw demand diminish for fine jewelry," says Miller. I've done business with Steve for 20+ years. Whether it's one piece or an entire collection, he knows the market and gets maximum value for his customers," said Miller.

For more information and to determine what's in your jewelry box, visit: http://www.datlasestates.com or call 610-245-3100.

About D. Atlas Estates
D. Atlas Estates started as an offshoot of D. Atlas & Co. which was established in 1898 on Philadelphia's Jewelers Row. We have been involved in the estate jewelry trade since the early 1970s, and have helped generations sell their unwanted valuables with our expertise. https://youtu.be/ODv0SpyNjbI

About Steven Schiffman
A passionate educator, Schiffman shares his expertise in a new class, Bedazzled: A facts and facets primer on estate jewelry at Main Line School Night.

For over 45-years, Schiffman has been buying estate jewelry and diamonds from the trade and public offering the best prices resulting from his strong network and knowledge. His philosophy is to pay more, sell for less and keep turning the inventory.

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