Jewelry
We Buy Antique Jewelry
Old Jewelry Tells a Story — We Read It and Pay You What It's Worth
- 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.
Why sell to us
Estate and antique jewelry can be worth significantly more than its metal content alone. Art Deco brooches, Victorian lockets, signed mid-century pieces — age, condition, maker, and collector demand all factor into the real value. We know the difference, and we evaluate accordingly.
Free to check. Done on camera. Secure environment. You get paid before you leave.
What we buy
The antique jewelry we buy
Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Mid-Century jewelry. Estate rings, brooches, pins, lockets, cameos, vintage signed pieces.
Victorian & Mourning
1837-1901 era pieces
Vintage Pearls
Natural & cultured
Estate Collections
Full inherited sets
Antique Jewelry Boxes
Whole collections welcome
Selling antique jewelry? Call for a free appraisal, or bring them to any of our stores.
Our process
How we value your antique 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.
In depth
Buying Antique Jewelry
Antique and vintage jewelry asks for an experienced eye, because its worth lives as much in period, maker, and craftsmanship as in its gold or stones. We appraise Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Retro pieces, antique engagement rings, brooches, lockets, cameos, and filigree on their full merits, recognizing the collectible premium genuine period pieces command rather than treating them as scrap.
Before you sell antique jewelry, do not clean, polish, or repair it, since original condition and patina often matter to value. Bring any documentation you have, and let our buyer evaluate the era, materials, and signatures in front of you. Every offer is transparent and carries no obligation, and you keep the piece until you decide.
If an item turns out to be worth more through specialized channels than its metal alone, we will tell you. For a fair, knowledgeable appraisal of vintage and antique pieces, visit any of our four Northern Virginia locations and walk out with instant payout if you choose to sell.
Near you
Sell your antique jewelry at 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.
FAQ
Sell Antique Jewelry: common questions
What makes a piece “antique”?
Jewelry from historical periods such as the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco eras, prized for craftsmanship and age rather than metal alone.
How do you value an antique piece?
We weigh its metal and assess any gemstones, then factor in the era, the maker, and how sought-after the style is among today's collectors.
Can cleaning hurt an antique's value?
Yes. A worn patina is often part of the appeal, so leave it untouched and let our buyer judge the piece exactly as found.
Sell Jewelry
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Gold JewelryAll karats, any condition — rings, chains, bracelets & more, tested on the spot.
Silver JewelrySterling .925 & above — rings, chains, bracelets & more, priced to the gram.
Scrap Gold JewelryBroken chains, single earrings, bent rings & dental gold, paid by weight & karat.
Estate JewelryInherited & pre-owned fine jewelry valued for metal, stones and craftsmanship.
Name Brand JewelryTiffany, Cartier & David Yurman valued for the brand, not just the metal.
Free appraisal
Ready to sell your antique jewelry?
Visit one of our four Northern Virginia stores for a free appraisal, or call ahead. You only sell if you love the offer.