Buying Gold, Sterling and Quality Costume Jewelry
We purchase estate jewelry, even pieces requiring repair. Our skilled restoration jewelers are committed to preserving heirlooms for generations to come.
How to Prepare
We conduct meetings by private appointment. If available, please share any prior appraisals or gemstone certifications ahead of time so we may prepare.
No Stress Selling
We offer a relaxed, stress-free environment where we explain the value of your jewelry and provide thoughtful offers for you to consider.
What Era is Your Jewelry?
Georgian Era (c. 1714–1837)
Overall feel: Handcrafted, dramatic, and old-world
- Made entirely by hand (no electricity yet)
- Metals: gold and silver (silver often used on top to set diamonds)
- Stones: diamonds (often rose- or table-cut), garnets, paste, pearls
- Designs inspired by nature, religion, and mourning
- Closed-back settings (no light behind stones)
✨ Think: chunky rings, ornate brooches, foil-backed gems
Victorian Era (1837–1901)
Named after Queen Victoria’s reign and split into three mini-eras:
Early Victorian / Romantic (1837–1860)
- Hearts, flowers, bows, serpents
- Yellow gold
- Sentimental jewelry (lockets, hair jewelry)
Mid-Victorian / Grand or Mourning (1860–1885)
- Dark, bold designs
- Onyx, jet, black enamel
- Mourning jewelry became popular after Prince Albert’s death
Late Victorian / Aesthetic (1885–1901)
- Lighter, more feminine designs
- Stars, crescents, insects
- Diamonds more common; platinum begins appearing
Edwardian Era (1901–1915)
Overall feel: Elegant, airy, and ultra-refined
- Platinum becomes popular
- Lace-like, delicate designs
- Diamonds dominate (especially old mine & old European cuts)
- Motifs: bows, garlands, ribbons
✨ Think: light, white, intricate pieces that look almost frozen in time
Art Nouveau (c. 1890–1910)
Overall feel: Artistic and fluid (overlaps with late Victorian/Edwardian)
- Flowing lines and asymmetry
- Nature themes: flowers, women, insects
- Materials: enamel, opals, moonstones, horn
- Less about gemstones, more about design
🎨 Very painterly and expressive
Art Deco (c. 1920–1935)
Overall feel: Bold, geometric, glamorous
- Strong lines, symmetry, contrast
- Platinum and white gold
- Diamonds paired with sapphires, emeralds, onyx
- Influences from Egypt, Asia, and modern machines
✨ Think: sharp angles, statement bracelets, dramatic rings
Retro Era (c. 1935–1950)
Overall feel: Big, bold, and playful
- Influenced by Hollywood glamour
- Rose, yellow, and green gold
- Large stones, chunky designs
- Rubies and aquamarines popular
💄 Often oversized and super eye-catching