Sell Jewellery at Auction in Melbourne
Independent jewellery valuations and trusted auction services for estate, antique and vintage pieces.
Sell Jewellery with Abbeys Auctions
Many clients come to Abbeys with jewellery they have inherited, collected, or no longer wish to keep, including estate jewellery, antique jewellery, and vintage pieces. These items often form part of a deceased estate or family collection and can carry significant personal meaning, making the decision to sell carefully considered.
Our role is to provide clear, impartial guidance through the valuation and auction process, helping you understand current market value and available options. If you choose to sell, we ensure your jewellery is professionally presented to a strong national buyer market to achieve the best possible auction outcome.
Jewellery carries history. Decisions deserve care.
We work with clients navigating moments such as:
- Downsizing from long-held family homes
- Managing deceased estates and probate matters
- Assisting parents or family members through transitions
- Sorting inherited jewellery and mixed collections
- Deciding what to retain, sell, divide, or consign
These are often practical decisions with personal weight behind them. Our role is to provide clear valuation insight, explain current market options, and help you understand the best path forward based on real outcomes, not guesswork.
Every collection has a story. We take the time to understand yours so you can make informed, confident decisions.
Our Approach: Professional, thorough, and supportive
When you bring jewellery to Abbeys, our specialists carry out a detailed, structured assessment designed to provide clarity and confidence.
We will:
- Carefully examine each piece, including condition and construction
- Identify materials, craftsmanship, and period or design influence
- Assess market relevance within the current estate, antique, and vintage jewellery market
- Provide a considered auction valuation range based on current demand
- Outline the most suitable selling options available to you
Our process is transparent, obligation-free, and designed to give you clear information without pressure. You remain in full control of every decision.
Why Clients Choose Abbeys
For more than 60 years, Abbeys has been trusted by families across Melbourne for estate jewellery valuations, antique jewellery auctions, and deceased estate sales, supporting clients through downsizing, inheritance, and major life transitions.
Clients choose Abbeys for jewellery auction services in Melbourne because we offer:
- Experienced specialists in estate, antique, and vintage jewellery valuation
- Clear, evidence-based auction valuations and market appraisals
- A large, active national and international buyer base for fine jewellery auctions
- Professional cataloguing, photography, and marketing for Melbourne jewellery auctions
- Transparent communication throughout the consignment and auction process
- Respectful handling of items from probate and deceased estate jewellery collections
Abbeys also achieves one of the highest jewellery auction sell-through rates in Melbourne, reflecting strong buyer demand and consistent results across estate jewellery, antique jewellery, and vintage jewellery auctions.
Our focus is on achieving the best outcome for you, both financially and practically.
Flexible Ways to Begin
We understand that every situation is different, which is why we offer flexible options to suit your circumstances and level of comfort.
- Private valuation appointments at our showroom
- Valuation evenings for convenient drop-in assessments
- On-site visits to retirement villages and aged care residences
- Support for larger estate transitions and property clearances
Each option is designed to make the first step simple and accessible, giving you clear professional guidance in a setting that works for you. Our specialists provide straightforward advice so you can move forward with confidence.
What Happens Next
After your valuation, you’re free to decide how you would like to proceed in your own time. Typical options include:
- Retaining your jewellery
- Passing items on to family members
- Selling through Abbeys auction
- Exploring other alternatives that better suit your circumstances
There is no obligation to sell or consign. Our role is simply to provide clear information so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
If you do choose to proceed with auction, Abbeys manages the entire process on your behalf, from consignment through to sale and settlement ensuring a straightforward and fully supported experience.
In Person Valuation Appointment
Use the calendar below to book an in‑person valuation at our Burwood rooms. Your items will be assessed by our gemmologist, who will provide an estimated auction value and outline next steps.
Questions or Further Guidance
You are welcome to contact our jewellery specialist Melanie directly:
Email: jewels@abbeysauctions.com.au, Phone: 03 9898 2118
All discussions are confidential.
Valuations are provided on a no‑obligation basis. If you choose to consign your items, we will issue a consignment receipt and manage the entire sale process, including cataloguing, photography, marketing and promotion, ensuring your jewellery reaches a broad audience of engaged buyers.
We regularly sell: pendants, brooches, cufflinks, bangles, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, loose diamonds and gemstones. We also welcome unusual or distinctive pieces.
Estate, Antique and Vintage Jewellery
Estate Jewellery
Pre-owned jewellery of any age or style. Most pieces we handle date from the mid to late 1900s, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and mixed estate collections. Estate jewellery may range from fine gold and gemstone pieces to costume jewellery with collectible appeal.
Antique Jewellery
Jewellery generally over 100 years old. This category often includes handcrafted or historically significant pieces such as brooches, pocket watches, fob chains, lockets, signet rings, and early-period engagement rings. Antique pieces are typically valued for craftsmanship, materials, and historical provenance.
Vintage Jewellery
Jewellery typically 20–100 years old, often associated with a specific design era such as Art Deco, Retro, or Mid-Century. This category includes both fine and costume pieces, often characterised by distinctive styling, period trends, and collectible appeal.
More About Our Jewellery Expert
With more than two decades of experience in the jewellery trade, Melanie Fahey brings specialist expertise to the valuation and auction of fine jewellery, gemstones, and timepieces across estate, antique, vintage, and contemporary collections.
As a qualified Gemmologist (F.G.A.A.) and Diamond Technologist, Melanie undertakes detailed examinations of each piece, assessing key factors including gemstone type and quality, diamond grading characteristics, metal content and purity, construction techniques, design period, craftsmanship, and overall condition. Where relevant, consideration is also given to hallmarks, maker’s marks, and any available provenance.
Valuations are prepared with reference to current auction results, buyer demand trends, and comparable market performance across similar jewellery categories. This ensures each assessment reflects realistic expectations of likely auction outcomes, including factors that may influence competitiveness, desirability, and final sale value in the live auction environment.
Ready to Find Out What Your Jewellery is Worth?
If you’re considering selling your jewellery, a professional valuation is the best place to begin. Start with a free, no-obligation valuation. We’ll assess your items and explain their likely auction outcome, so you can make an informed decision about your next step.
The process is straightforward, with clear information provided at every stage.
Explore our upcoming jewellery auctions to see what’s currently selling and the results being achieved.