An offer is only as strong as the expertise behind it.

6 reasons sellers trust our number

1. I

   A track record, not a guess

   Three and a half decades of purchasing, across millions of transactions, is what tells us where the market actually sits on the day you walk in.

2. II

   Certified expertise

   Our experts have comprehensive training through the Gemological Institute of America. Most hold the Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) credential, and our resident Graduate Gemologist holds the institute’s highest diploma.

3. III

   Grading you can check

   Staff are trained in GIA's 4Cs Diamond Grading System and Diamond Cut Grading System, the same standards your appraiser uses.

4. IV

   Depth beyond jewelry

   Gemstone treatments, period design, numismatics, militaria and fine art each have a specialist rather than a single generalist.

5. V

   Accountable affiliations

   BBB accredited with an A+ rating, with memberships in the Jewelers Board of Trade, IJO and the American Gem Society.

6. VI

   A public record

   More than 4,000 five-star reviews on eBay from buyers of the estate pieces we resell, with more on Google. The other side of the counter, in plain view.

• IHow do estate buyers decide what to offer?

  We start from verifiable inputs: metal content by karat and weight, diamond grade on the GIA 4Cs, the Rapaport Price List for diamonds and recent sale results for signed pieces, watches and coins. Then we add value for maker, period and condition. The buyer shows you each step.

• IIWhat does GIA-trained mean?

  The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the nonprofit that created the 4Cs diamond grading system. GIA training starts with the Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) credential, which covers diamond grading, colored stone identification and jewelry essentials. It continues up to the Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma, the institute’s highest. Most of our buyers hold the AJP, and our resident Graduate Gemologist, Rick Myers, holds the GG.

• IIIWhy hold events inside a jewelry store instead of a hotel?

  An established local jewelry store already has a strong reputation in the community, proper security, and a comfortable showroom where you can sit down with a buyer. Unlike hotel-room buyers who leave when the weekend ends, we work where the store owner can personally vouch for us.

• IVCan I get a second opinion before I sell?

  Of course. You are free to take every item home and think it over, and there is no charge for the evaluation. We would rather you sell with confidence than sell in a hurry.