Breakup Jewelry, Forgotten Gifts, and the Power of Letting Go (and Getting Paid)
- Chi Tran
- Sep 29
- 2 min read
You Don’t Need to Keep It. You Just Need to Know What to Do With It.
The Drawer You Don’t Talk About
You know the one.
The little velvet box from a relationship that went south.
The necklace from an aunt who meant well — but wasn’t exactly your style.
The random gold chains, mismatched earrings, or vintage rings you’ve kept just in case.
Sentimental.
Untouched.
Collecting dust instead of value.
The Truth About Unused Jewelry
Keeping unwanted jewelry isn’t a sign of respect.
It’s a stall—a decision delayed that quietly weighs you down.
And while you might not want to wear it, here’s what you do want:
Extra income
Peace of mind
A clean drawer
No more guilt when you stumble across it
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes
Selling it to a local gold buyer “just to be done”→ You’ll likely get 20–40% of value.
Trying to list it on Facebook Marketplace→ Canceled meetups, creepy DMs, and tire-kickers galore.
Waiting until you “know what it’s worth”→ The longer you wait, the more opportunity you lose.
Passing it off to a friend who sells on the side→ Zero accountability. Zero visibility. Zero urgency.
A Better Way: Live-Stream Jewelry Auctions with Lotstream
Here’s how we help people let go profitably:
You send your jewelry in (we’ll help with the label or local pickup)
We catalog and tag each item for auction
We go live on Whatnot, a high-energy auction platform with verified jewelry buyers
Bidding happens in real-time, and you get a full sales report
You get paid via ACH within 7 days
What Kind of Jewelry Works Best?
✔️ Gold chains, bracelets, pendants
✔️ Rings (with or without stones)
✔️ Earrings, matched or singles
✔️ Estate pieces, signed or vintage
✔️ Mismatched lots or bundles
✔️ Even “scrap” sells well live
We accept mixed-condition lots and help separate costume from value.
Rachel’s Story
Rachel, age 35, San Jose
She sent us a box after a breakup — 5 pieces including a diamond ring, bracelet, and two gold pendants.
Auction Results:
Total sales: $6,720
Net payout: $5,065
Time to clear her drawer: 1 week
Emotional relief? Priceless.
Why Live Auctions Work for Jewelry
Real-time bidding creates urgency
Buyers see the item, hear the story, and trust the host
Emotional pieces sell best when matched with emotional buyers
Transparency builds trust—you see what’s happening in real-time
A Final Word
You don’t need to carry the past in a jewelry box.
You don’t need to explain yourself to anyone.
You can turn heartbreak into cash, clutter into clarity.
Let go.
Then cash in.
Just Lotstream it.
Consign with us (628) 444-4497
