The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £90
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Jewellery & Watches
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used bracelet is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for bracelets, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a bracelet
- Precious metal with clear hallmarks
- Designer and charm bracelets with a following
- Secure clasps and safety chains
- Complete charm sets where applicable
What lowers it
- Worn or failing clasps
- Missing charms on collectable bracelets
- Plated pieces with the base metal showing
- Stretched links from long wear
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check for hallmarks on the clasp or a tag
- Test the clasp and any safety chain
- Count and photograph every charm
Once you have those three answers you can place your own bracelet on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Are charm bracelets worth much?
Recognised brands hold value well, and individual charms are often valued separately, so photograph each one.
What fails on bracelets?
Clasps, almost always. They take constant use and are the first thing to wear, though repairs are usually inexpensive.
Should I sell charms separately?
Rare charms can be worth more individually, but a complete bracelet usually sells faster.
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