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Jewelry

If you inherited a necklace that isn’t your style or you have an engagement ring you no longer wear because you’re divorced, you might want to consider selling these pieces for cash. Fine jewelry can be worth a lot, said Denny.

To make sure you get the full value of your jewelry, consider having items appraised beforehand. You can find an appraiser near you through the American Society of Appraisers’ site, Appraisers.org, or sell online through an auction site such as eBay. You can also opt to sell to a jeweler or pawn shop, but it’s important to seek out quotes from several stores before doing so.