Used silver necklaces in Australia typically sell for A$23 to A$155 (about $16 to $110). Silver necklaces sell on hallmark, length and clasp condition — and the clasp is where most of them fail, so check it before anything else.
What silver necklaces are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$153 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$130 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$100 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$69 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$38 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Clear hallmarks confirming sterling
- Working, secure clasps
What pulls it down
- Silver-plated pieces sold as sterling
- Broken or weak clasps
Selling a silver necklace in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
WishThrift has not opened Australia for trading yet, so this page is a guide rather than a live marketplace — the category becomes browsable here the moment the first Australian sellers list.
Australia is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Look for a sterling hallmark on the clasp or a tag
- Test the clasp opens and closes securely
Getting it ready
- Work the clasp a dozen times and check the spring or lobster mechanism holds firmly.
- Measure the length, weigh it, and clean gently with a silver cloth rather than a dip.
Photograph
- The necklace laid in a curve, whole
- The clasp mechanism close up, open and closed
- Any pendant, plus tarnish, kinks, worn links or repairs
Put in the description
- Metal and hallmark, photographed
- Length in inches or centimetres, and chain style
- Weight in grams
Metal, style and length: “Sterling Silver Belcher Chain, 20in, 925 Hallmarked”. Chain style and length are both searches, and the hallmark is what reassures. Weight in grams is worth including for heavier chains, since buyers use it as a value check.
Lifts before Christmas and Mother’s Day. Hallmarked chains and named makers sell within days in those windows.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$153 a buyer pays is the A$153 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for silver necklaces.
- Selling a silver necklace in Sydney
- Selling a silver necklace in Melbourne
- Selling a silver necklace in Brisbane
- Selling a silver necklace in Perth
- Selling a silver necklace in Adelaide
- Selling a silver necklace in Gold Coast
- Selling a silver necklace in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a silver necklace in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Is it solid silver or plated?
Photograph the hallmark. A 925 mark indicates sterling; plated items are usually unmarked or marked differently. Say what you see rather than what you assume.
Should I polish silver before selling?
Gentle polishing helps it photograph well. Avoid aggressive cleaning on anything antique, where patina can matter.
Is silver worth much by weight?
Usually not much. For most silver jewellery the design and maker carry more value than the metal.
More: how to sell a silver necklace, what silver necklaces are worth, or Jewellery & Watches across Australia.