The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £80
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Jewellery & Watches
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used earrings is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for earringss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £80 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £68 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £52 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £36 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £20 | 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 earrings
- Precious metal with hallmarks where present
- Matched pairs with both backs included
- Recognised designers and hallmarked studs
- Certified stones on significant pieces
What lowers it
- Missing backs, which are cheap but noticed
- Odd earrings with no pair
- Plated pieces with wear to the base metal
- Bent posts and damaged hooks
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check both earrings match exactly
- Confirm both backs are present
- Look for hallmarks on the post or hook
Once you have those three answers you can place your own earrings 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 used earrings worth selling?
Precious metal and designer pairs sell reasonably. Costume earrings sell for small sums but still move.
Does hygiene put buyers off?
Some buyers are cautious, so clean them properly and say that you have. It makes a real difference in this category.
Is a single earring worth anything?
Sometimes, to someone who lost one from a pair. Be explicit that it is a single, not a pair.
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