Consignment percentage for jewelry
Updated October 4, 2026
The usual range
The consignor's share is what they get from each sale. The shop keeps the rest as its commission.
| Consignor gets | Shop keeps | |
|---|---|---|
| Low end | 50% | 50% |
| Typical | 70% | 30% |
| High end | 80% | 20% |
What moves the split
- Value. Fine jewelry brings a lot in one sale, so the shop can take a smaller percentage and still earn well.
- Testing and appraisal. Checking metals and stones, or paying for an appraisal, costs the shop time and money.
- Security. Locked cases, a safe and insurance are part of the shop's costs.
- Metal value. Gold can be sold for its weight anywhere, so the split has to beat that for a piece to be worth consigning.
A split tiered by price
Many shops give consignors a bigger share as prices go up, so their best pieces are worth bringing in. A common ladder:
| Item price | Consignor gets | Shop keeps |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500 | 50% | 50% |
| $500 to $2,000 | 60% | 40% |
| $2,000 to $5,000 | 70% | 30% |
| $5,000 and up | 80% | 20% |
Worked examples
What each side gets from a few typical sales with the ladder above, before any card fees.
| Sold for | Split | Consignor gets | Shop keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300 | 50% / 50% | $150 | $150 |
| $950 | 60% / 40% | $570 | $380 |
| $4,000 | 70% / 30% | $2,800 | $1,200 |
Setting it up in Consignment Hub
Consignment Hub uses one split per consignor: your shop's default, or a share you set for that consignor. Each item keeps the split it was taken in at, and each sale is split by what the customer paid, after discounts and before tax. It doesn't change the split by price on its own, so shops with a ladder give consignors of high-value pieces their own share.
Questions
What percentage do jewelry consignment shops take?
Usually 30 to 50% of the sale price, so the consignor gets 50 to 70%. On very valuable pieces the shop's cut can drop to 20% or less.
Should I use a tiered split for jewelry?
Most jewelry shops do. A higher share on expensive pieces brings in the best consignments, while small items still cover your handling.
Who pays for an appraisal?
Agree it up front. Many shops pay for basic testing and charge the consignor for a formal appraisal, taken from their share when the item sells.