Jewelry
Sell Estate 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 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
Selling estate jewelry? Call for a free appraisal, or bring them to any of our stores.
Our process
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.
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 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 against the live spot price, evaluate any certified diamond of 1.5 carats or more separately (smaller stones are weighed out and returned), 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 our Chantilly, Annandale, or Manassas store, or book a time at Vienna / Tysons, to meet an estate jewelry buyer who values every layer of your pieces.
Near you
Sell your estate 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 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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More in Jewelry
- 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.
Antique JewelryVictorian, Art Deco & vintage pieces appraised by period and maker.
Name Brand JewelryTiffany, Cartier & David Yurman valued for the brand, not just the metal.
Free appraisal
Ready to sell your estate jewelry?
Visit one of our four Northern Virginia stores for a free appraisal, or call ahead. You only sell if you love the offer.