What We Buy
We Buy Jewelry
We buy fine and designer jewelry of every kind, from signed pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels to estate collections and broken scrap gold. Each item is valued for its precious metal, its stones, and its maker, so you get full worth, not just melt value.
- Metal, stones & makerValued beyond melt, for the diamonds, gemstones, and brand, not just the gold.
- Designers recognizedTiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef and other signed pieces identified and paid for.
- Tested in front of youAcid, electronic, and loupe testing, fully transparent, with a clear explanation.
- Instant payoutWalk out the same day, no appointment, no obligation to accept.
Sell Jewelry
What we buy in jewelry
All karats, any condition — rings, chains, bracelets & more, tested on the spot.
Sterling .925 & above — rings, chains, bracelets & more, priced to the gram.
Broken chains, single earrings, bent rings & dental gold, paid by weight & karat.
Inherited & pre-owned fine jewelry valued for metal, stones and craftsmanship.
Victorian, Art Deco & vintage pieces appraised by period and maker.
Tiffany, Cartier & David Yurman valued for the brand, not just the metal.
In depth
Buying Jewelry
When you sell jewelry in Northern Virginia, the piece in your hand is often worth far more than its gold weight alone, and that is exactly what we account for. We buy designer, estate, antique, and scrap jewelry across our four local stores, evaluating each piece on three things: its precious metal against the live spot price, any certified diamond of 1.5 carats or more, and the value of the maker or period.
A signed Cartier or Tiffany piece, an inherited collection, or a drawer of broken chains each gets a careful, in-person appraisal from a trained buyer, with the offer explained out loud and tested in front of you. There is never any obligation to sell and never a fee to find out what your jewelry is worth.
Whether you are downsizing, settling an estate, or simply clearing out unworn pieces, you get a fair, transparent, market-based offer and instant payout the same day. Bring a single ring or an entire jewelry box to our Chantilly, Annandale, or Manassas store, or book a time at Vienna / Tysons, and see why we are the jewelry buyer Northern Virginia families trust.
Our process
How we value your jewelry
A transparent, four-step appraisal done in front of you, so you understand exactly how your offer is reached.
Step 1: Test the metal
We verify karat and purity with acid and electronic testing, then weigh on calibrated, certified scales.
Step 2: Grade the stones
Diamonds and gemstones are examined under a loupe for carat, color, clarity, and cut.
Step 3: Identify the maker
Hallmarks and designer signatures, Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, can add value well above the metal.
Step 4: Price to the market
Your offer reflects the live precious-metal market plus any designer or collectible premium.
Near you
Visit a location near you
Chantilly, Annandale, and Manassas take walk-ins during store hours. Vienna / Tysons is currently by appointment, so call (703) 889-0532 before you go. Find your nearest store.
FAQ
Jewelry: common questions
What kinds of jewelry do you buy?
Gold, silver, and platinum jewelry in any condition, plus recognized designer names and diamond pieces — rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and broken or single items alike.
Does my jewelry have to be in good condition?
Not at all. Broken chains, bent rings, and unmatched earrings are valued on their metal content, so damaged pieces are worth just as much as wearable ones.
How do you decide what a piece is worth?
We identify the metal and karat with an XRF analyzer, weigh it, and price it against the live market; designer or gem-set pieces are then assessed for brand and stone value on top.
More categories
We also buy
That's just the start: we make instant-payout offers across every category below.
Precious MetalsGold, silver, platinum & palladium, bullion, scrap & jewelry at live spot.
Precious StonesCertified diamonds 1.5ct and above, GIA, IGI, AGS or HRD graded, paid at serious prices.
CoinsCollectible, antique, gold & silver coins, and full collections.
WatchesRolex, Omega, Cartier & other luxury watches, researched and paid at real market value.
Free appraisal
Ready to sell your jewelry?
Visit one of our four Northern Virginia stores for a free appraisal, or call ahead. You only sell if you love the offer.