We Buy Estate Jewelry
Old Jewelry Tells a Story — We Read It and Pay You What It's Worth
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.
Metal, stones & maker
Valued beyond melt, for the diamonds, gemstones, and brand, not just the gold.
Designers recognized
Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef and other signed pieces identified and paid for.
Tested in front of you
Acid, electronic, and loupe testing, fully transparent, with a clear explanation.
Instant payout
Walk out the same day, no appointment, no obligation to accept.
The estate jewelry we buy
Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Mid-Century jewelry. Estate rings, brooches, pins, lockets, cameos, vintage signed pieces.
Gold Rings
Fine & designer rings
Necklaces & Chains
Gold & gemstone
Earrings
Studs, hoops & drops
Bracelets & Bangles
Gold & diamond
Brooches & Pins
Signed & fine pieces
Our pricing methodology
Evaluated on metal content, gemstones, age, condition, and collector desirability. Rare or signed pieces may receive a premium above melt value.
How we value your estate jewelry
A transparent, four-step appraisal done in front of you, so you understand exactly how your offer is reached.
Test the metal
We verify karat and purity with acid and electronic testing, then weigh on calibrated, certified scales.
Grade the stones
Diamonds and gemstones are examined under a loupe for carat, color, clarity, and cut.
Identify the maker
Hallmarks and designer signatures, Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, can add value well above the metal.
Price to the market
Your offer reflects the live precious-metal market plus any designer or collectible premium.
Buying Estate Jewelry
Estate jewelry, inherited or pre-owned fine pieces, frequently holds value well beyond its metal, and selling it well means having every layer recognized. Our trained buyers appraise the gold or platinum at the live spot price, grade any diamonds and gemstones separately, and account for designer signatures and craftsmanship that the resale market rewards.
Whether you are settling a loved one's estate, parting with pieces you no longer wear, or selling a full collection, you get an honest, no-pressure offer on single items or the whole lot. We encourage you to bring any original boxes, receipts, or certificates, since provenance can meaningfully raise the value.
Nothing is tested out of your sight, and there is never a fee or obligation to sell. Selling estate jewelry locally also means you keep your pieces until you accept the offer, with instant payout the same visit, rather than mailing irreplaceable items away. Visit any of our Annandale, Manassas, Chantilly, or Vienna/McLean locations to meet an estate jewelry buyer who values every layer of your pieces.
Sell your estate jewelry at a location near you
Four convenient Northern Virginia locations, ready to make you an offer today.
Sell Estate Jewelry: common questions
What is estate jewelry?+
Previously owned and often older pieces — Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and mid-century rings, brooches, lockets, and cameos.
Is old jewelry worth more than its gold?+
It can be. Age, maker, condition, and collector demand may lift a piece above melt, and signed or rare items in particular carry a premium.
Should I have inherited pieces cleaned first?+
There is no need, and polishing an older piece is best avoided, since original surfaces matter a great deal to collectors.
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Ready to sell your estate jewelry?
Walk into any Northern Virginia location or request a free quote online anytime, and you only sell if you love the offer.