Estate & Antique Jewelry

There is something in an old piece of jewelry that a new one cannot copy. The hand of the maker, the style of its era, the quiet fact that it has already lived a life. That is the appeal of estate jewelry, and it is one of our favorite things to deal in.

What "estate" really means

Estate jewelry simply means jewelry that was previously owned. Some of it is genuinely antique, decades or more than a century old. Some is vintage, from a particular design era. What every estate piece shares is that it is unique, and usually irreplaceable. When a one-of-a-kind piece sells, there is not another one behind it.

Why collectors and buyers love it

Craftsmanship. Many older pieces were made by hand, with techniques and detail that modern mass production does not match. Old cuts, hand engraving, and settings shaped by eye give antique pieces a character all their own.

Uniqueness. You are not buying something a hundred other people own. An estate piece is often the only one of its kind you will ever see.

Value and history. A well-made antique piece carries both its material worth and the harder-to-measure value of its age and rarity.

Buying estate jewelry at Coin Mart

We seek out rare and beautiful estate pieces you will not find elsewhere in the city, and every one is evaluated by our team before it is offered, the metal, the stones, the craftsmanship. You get an honest account of exactly what a piece is. Because these are one of a kind, the best pieces move quickly.

Selling inherited or estate jewelry

Inheriting jewelry often comes with questions. What is it? Is it valuable? What should I do with it? Bring it to us and we will tell you honestly. We evaluate inherited and estate pieces fairly and in front of you, whether you have a single ring or an entire collection. After more than 65 years, we have helped many families understand exactly what they were holding. Learn about selling gold and jewelry →

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