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Unvault vs. Worthy: Know Your Value Before the Auction

Worthy prepares jewelry for an online auction after shipping and grading. Unvault gives you a market-based value in about 60 seconds, before you decide whether to ship or sell.

✓ Value before shipping✓ 100% transparency✓ No obligation to sell

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How we compare

Unvault vs. Worthy

Dimension

Unvault

Worthy

See value before shipping

Unvault

✓Yes — start with a photo-based value

Worthy

Ship or drop off first, then grade and list

Pricing transparency

Unvault

✓Detailed market-based breakdown

Worthy

Live bids with a seller-set reserve price

What the seller keeps

Unvault

✓80–90% through a transparent 15–20% fee

Worthy

Published success fee of 10–18% depending on sale price

Speed to a number

Unvault

✓About 60 seconds

Worthy

Auction usually 48–72 hours after preparation; payment processing follows sale

On-camera authentication

Unvault

✓Yes, with a video of the process

Worthy

Not stated on the reviewed process page

Insured prepaid shipping

Unvault

✓Yes, if you choose to sell

Worthy

Free and fully insured shipping

Portfolio and value tracking

Unvault

✓Yes

Worthy

No ongoing jewelry portfolio described

Obligation to sell

Unvault

✓None

Worthy

No obligation before auction; bids meeting reserve are binding

Competitor details verified from the Worthy website. Published processes can change.

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Why sellers compare Unvault with Worthy

Value before shipping

Screenshot of a gold necklace with sapphire listing showing estimated value at $786 and a value over time graph with a peak at $786.

Transparent breakdown

Track every piece

Jewelry valuation upload interface with instructions to add clear photos, showing examples of a gold bracelet and a gold necklace with a purple gemstone.

Unvault starts with a clear value and keeps selling optional, while preserving insured shipping and expert authentication when you decide to proceed.

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Why sellers choose Unvault over Worthy

Worthy is an online auction service. It ships, grades, photographs, and lists jewelry, then runs a reserve-price auction for professional buyers.

The Old Way

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Ship or drop off jewelry

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Grade, photograph, and list

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Run a reserve-price auction

The Unvault Way

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Value in about 60 seconds

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No auction wait

✓

Track value without selling

100,000+

Valuations Completed

$70M+

Jewelry Tracking

4.8

Stars on Trustpilot

Know Your Value in 3 Simple Steps

Upload Photos

See Your Value

Sell When Ready

Upload photos, receive a transparent value, and ship only if you decide to sell.

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From jewelry drawer to value dashboard

Two mobile screens showing gold jewelry valuations, including a 14k gold necklace with charm valued at $1,600 and a necklace with pendant worth $5,120.

Authenticated on camera when you sell

Keep the value, history, and next step for every piece in one place

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Real love for Unvault

Close-up of a woman wearing two gold necklaces with circular pendant rings and red lipstick.

"This company is a GOD send. The whole transaction was quick, easy even though it was a holiday. Thank you very much. I will definitely be a repeat customer."

Jennifer, Brooklyn

Close-up of a person wearing a white shirt with black text 'MAD WORLD' and a small cartoon character between the words, along with layered gold necklaces.

"I just wanted to know what I had. Turns out my grandmother's jewelry is worth $8,000. I'm not selling—but now it's properly insured."

Maria, San Francisco

Close-up of a hand with delicate gold chain jewelry draped over fingers against a white background.

"I decided to unload some pieces that I haven’t worn in over a decade. The process was super easy and fast. The level of communication was great. And the offer was fair."

Susan, Austin

Value first. Sell if you want.

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FAQs

Still have questions? Contact us and we will be happy to help.

Our Most Commonly Asked Questions

Is Worthy legit?

Worthy operates the published process summarized above. The right choice depends on whether you want its process or prefer to see a market-based value before shipping. Unvault’s difference is value first, transparent detail, and no pressure to sell.

What is the best Worthy alternative?

Unvault is an alternative for sellers who want to begin with a photo-based valuation, understand the value before shipping, and track jewelry over time.

Do I have to sell with Unvault?

No. You can receive and track a value without selling.

Does Unvault provide insured shipping?

Yes. If you decide to sell, Unvault provides insured prepaid shipping and on-camera authentication.

Can I compare Unvault with Worthy before deciding?

Yes. Start with a free Unvault valuation, review the transparent breakdown, and decide which process fits you.

Considering Worthy? See your value first.

Get a free, transparent Unvault valuation in about 60 seconds.

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