As @caldreamer posted, it depends on the brand, composition and other factors. If it qualified for AG then there is no way of selling it without going through the program.
Best way to find out if this item would be covered under EBAY Authentication Program is to list the item. Then go back into listing and see if your item shows that it will go to an authenicator. Below is EBAY authentication policy.
To be eligible for Authenticity Guarantee jewelry must be:
from one of the following brands (Cartier, Tiffany & Co, David Yurman, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bvlgari, Roberto Coin, LeVian, John Hardy, Judith Ripka, Hearts on Fire, Tacori, Chopard, Chanel, Pomellato, Scott Kay, Verragio, Simon G., Effy, Mikimoto, Mastoloni, Vera Wang, Hermes, or Lagos) or unbranded (no attributable designer, brand, or logo)
loose diamonds $500+ listed in the Loose Diamonds category
listed at $500 or more, or sold in an auction for $500 or more
If the Buy It Now price is $500 or more but you sell for a best offer or auction price of less than $500, it will still be eligible for authentication
listed in any Jewelry category except: Loose Gemstones, Jewelry Care, Mixed Lots, Loose Beads or Watches (watches may be eligible for Authenticity Guaranteed for Watches)
contain at least one component from each of the following criteria:
A fine metal: Sterling silver (925+), gold (10K+), palladium (500+) or platinum (850+)
For plated metal, base metal composition must be fine as listed above
If it has a main/side gemstone (0.20ctw or more/per stone) it must be one of the following:
If it has a secondary/melee stone (less than 0.20ctw/per stone), it can be any stone except for the following ineligible stones:
Amber
Jade
Turquoise
Jewelry must be sold on ebay.com by a seller located in the continental US, to a buyer located in the continental US to be eligible. Jewelry shipped to addresses outside of the U.S. (including unincorporated territories and armed forces postal locations) will not be covered by the program. Listings where the delivery is local pickup, in-store pickup, or being shipped to a PO box, will also not be eligible.
Auction can start at .99 and go over $1000. from what I see on auctions.
Some auctions start over $1000. from what I notice.
The important factor is checking a buyer...do they have feedback....are they a new buyer on eBay...and what have they bought in the past...and what country are they from as to where it will be "freight forward" perhaps.
My question would be…why would you not want to? I have found the authenticity program to be excellent. I have sold some high end jewelry as well as a couple of handbags. I want the customer to know they got what they paid for.
If a piece of jewelry had no stones and was over $1000 it would , I assume, to be gold, or platinum. It would be helpful if you mentioned what it is.
itscalledapostingid
·2 years agoThe AG is just as beneficial to the seller as it is to the buyer. Maybe more so.
Have you looked at the AG terms of service to see all the benefits and protections it gives?
pjcdn2005
·2 years agoAs @caldreamer posted, it depends on the brand, composition and other factors. If it qualified for AG then there is no way of selling it without going through the program.
caldreamer
·2 years agoBest way to find out if this item would be covered under EBAY Authentication Program is to list the item. Then go back into listing and see if your item shows that it will go to an authenicator. Below is EBAY authentication policy.
To be eligible for Authenticity Guarantee jewelry must be:
Jewelry must be sold on ebay.com by a seller located in the continental US, to a buyer located in the continental US to be eligible. Jewelry shipped to addresses outside of the U.S. (including unincorporated territories and armed forces postal locations) will not be covered by the program. Listings where the delivery is local pickup, in-store pickup, or being shipped to a PO box, will also not be eligible.
12345jamesstamps
·2 years agoYes from what I see on auctions.
Some have authentication and some do not.
Auction can start at .99 and go over $1000. from what I see on auctions.
Some auctions start over $1000. from what I notice.
The important factor is checking a buyer...do they have feedback....are they a new buyer on eBay...and what have they bought in the past...and what country are they from as to where it will be "freight forward" perhaps.
frugalmarketplace
·2 years ago@2bwise1
My question would be…why would you not want to? I have found the authenticity program to be excellent. I have sold some high end jewelry as well as a couple of handbags. I want the customer to know they got what they paid for.
If a piece of jewelry had no stones and was over $1000 it would , I assume, to be gold, or platinum. It would be helpful if you mentioned what it is.
2bwise1
OP2 years agoThank you for your help. The necklace is an antique Victorian/possibly Georgian silver book chain with locket.