Affordability

Because we sell second-hand jewellery here at Charles Fish, we don’t have design or material fees to worry about. Neither are pre-owned goods subject to VAT at a whopping 20%. All these savings are passed down to our customers so you’ll get far more for your money than buying new.

This means that jaw-dropping gold and diamond necklace which is well beyond your price range from a known-name brand, could be within your reach if you’re happy to buy second-hand.

Sustainability

Buying pre-owned treasures means you can rest easy knowing you’ve bought a sustainable piece that hasn’t been made with stones or metals that have been recently mined: and because contemporary mining practices can have negative effects such as land clearance, habitat destruction, deforestation and human rights concerns, that can only be a good thing.

It’s an investment

Jewellery can be a great investment. Unlike, say, a car, which decreases in value with time, a well-crafted accessory can keep and sometimes increase its value over the years, making it a heritage purchase you can also wear and love.

Gold in particular has been having a moment at the time of publication, with prices steadily on the rise over the past few months.

Unique appeal

Unique and rare are the buzzwords when it comes to buying pre-owned treasures. You’ll find quirky one-offs, sometimes featuring techniques, cuts and styles no longer used.

So if you’re crazy about your one-of-a-kind marvels, or if just the thought of turning up to brunch in the same piece as your sister-in-law makes you blush like a beetroot, pre-loved is the way to go.

It stands the test of time

If you already have a few pre-loved gems in your collection, you’ll hopefully be aware that jewellery tends to age really well. Unlike clothes, which can lose their shape and colour with time, high-quality jewellery usually only needs a good polish to look as good as new again – ideal if it’s a piece which you want to pass down through the generations.