MJ Gabel - Diamonds & Fine Jewelry - Buying, Selling & Appraising — Attraction in Town of Webster

I would highly recommend MJ Gabel to anyone searching for the best way to sell an unwanted diamond ring. I held on to a diamond engagement ring and wedding band from a previous relationship for nearly two years, unsure of the best way to sell it. I was unwilling to take a huge loss in exchange for the convenience of pawning it, and consignment at a local jeweler also was not financially attractive given how long it would likely take to sell and the percentage the jeweler would take. I didn't have good paperwork on the diamond, and didn't want to deal with Craigslist issues, so I was lost as to the best way to sell it.

Finally, I stumbled upon MJ Gabel in October 2014, through a referral from an online diamond publication. After leaving a contact request on their website, I was contacted directly by Anne Gabel the following day. Anne remained my contact person throughout the entire experience, and she immediately put me at ease despite my concern over sending an expensive piece of jewelry to a stranger thousands of mile away. Anne was very candid and direct about the quality of my ring, the options I had to sell it, and her suggestions for getting it sold as quickly and for the best price possible.

The mailing process was simple and secure. Anne sent me an insured packing label to take to Fedex and ship to her, and the receipt was my insurance. After she received it and examined it, Anne called me soon after with the results. The diamond was 1 carat, with additional carat weight in the setting, but it was I-1 clarity and had some real imperfections that I didn't know about before, so I was skeptical that I would get much out of it.

To me, this is where the real value of using MJ Gabel comes in. Although they wouldn't make a cash offer to buy it directly from me, MJ Gabel was willing to consign the ring on a brokers-only website and at various trade shows, which ensured that the ring would get as much exposure as possible. Most importantly, instead of being blind as to what price it would sell for, I gave Anne my "reserve" amount-- that is, the amount I wanted back for it, in cash, without any fees taken out of it. This enabled Anne and MJ Gabel to price the ring appropriately and ensure that both they and I would get the price out of it that I wanted. I gave Anne a range of costs I wanted to get back, and told her to lower the reserve down by $100 each month if she thought it would help me sell it.

The ring didn't sell right away, but Anne kept me informed about interest, upcoming shows, and whatever other information I asked of her. Finally, after a few months, Anne contacted me with the good news that the ring had sold near the top end of the reserve range I had given her. Ultimately I got back about 2/3 of the cost I'd spent on the ring 6 years ago-- far better than I expected or likely could have gotten from other sources.

For anyone looking for a professional consultant and jewelry broker to help you sell a diamond ring, I can't recommend MJ Gabel highly enough. Anne made the process as transparent, easy, and pleasant as possible, and I got more than I expected for the ring-- not much more I...

I have been working with Anne at MJ Gabel for over 5 years now & so happy that I found them! I wanted a jeweler that I could work with one on one, that would take the time to listen to what I wanted & not just show me pieces they thought I would like. Right from the beginning, Anne was always very conscientious of what I was asking for, and I was specific at times at what I was looking for. Examples - price, size of gem, real or lab created. Once a decision was made Anne brings in pieces for you to look at. 9 out of 10 times (more on the 10) there is a piece or gem you will love, she is that good. After working together awhile, Anne begins to know your style/taste so that helps when it comes time for her to look for things you request. I have gotten special orders done, a blue sapphire/diamond necklace that is beautiful. Just picked up a ring that I had Anne get a lab created blue sapphire to place in a ring that has a lot of meaning to me. When I saw it, my hands started shaking. It came out more beautiful than I anticipated. Overall, I cannot praise Anne & MJ Gabel for outstanding customer care & service. If you are looking for a one on one jeweler, Anne is definitely the person to see. She goes by appointments only which makes your experience an even more...

I cannot rave about my experience with MJ Gabel enough! Earlier this year. I found myself ready to part with a ring I no longer wanted. After some internet searching, I came across MJ Gabel and saw that they were local (which was preferable to putting my ring in the mail and shipping it off to parts unknown). I made an appointment and within minutes of meeting Matt, I knew I was in the right place based on the way I was treated. Matt took a lot of time (after regular business hours) explaining the details of the diamond resale market, how the process would work and gave realistic estimates (based on data) on what I could expect to receive when my ring sold. Fast forward a few months (which I had been told to expect) and I received a call letting me know that my ring had sold and the price I could receive (which was higher than I anticipated). After agreeing to the offer, I had a check in hand within a week. Matt even dropped it off at my workplace because I couldn't find time to get to the store to pick it up. You can't go wrong with this company and bonus if you're in upstate New York that you can work with...