What We Buy
- Antique Jewelry - Usually over 100 Years Old
- Diamond Jewelry - Modern, Antique & Estate - Particularly with Diamonds over 1 Carat or Just Below
- Signed Jewelry, Designer Jewelry - Henry Dunay, Seaman Schepps, Tiffany, Cartier, Buccellati, etc.
- Gemstones - Loose Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds and Other Fine Gems (without enhancements, usually over 1 carat)
- Diamonds - Loose, large diamonds, particulary over 1 Carat in Weight without Enhancements.
- Natural Colored Diamonds - Yellow Diamonds, Blue Diamonds, Pink and all Natural Fancy Colored Diamonds
Photographs
Elegant Estate Jewelry welcomes photographs of your jewelry. Most helpful are in-focus photographs of the front and back of each piece. Please include measurements and copies of appraisals or gemological certificates if available.You may email us your jewelry photographs to or mail them to: Elegant Estate Jewelry, 40101 Monterey Avenue Suite B1-339, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
Pre-Estimates
We are happy to provide a pre-estimate for what we might be able to pay for your jewelry. However, we would need in-focus, clear photographs and more importantly we also require accurate information on the total weight of the piece, type of metal and karat fineness (14k, 18k, platinum, etc), and in the case of gems - their weight, and for diamonds their weights, color, and clarity. Without this information, it is very difficult for us to give a reasonable estimate. Remember, even with this information, once we inspect the jewelery, final offers may differ up or down from the initial estimate.
How it Works - Selling Your Jewelry
- Once we receive the photographs, we will contact within forty-eight (48) hours or less whether we can be of assistance.
- We would then offer you an initial price range low to high we believe we can offer. This is provided the information we receive (photographs, appraisals, etc.) match with our actual examination.
- If you wish to proceed, you would then ship the jewelry for examination and inspection and testing.
- Within 24 hours you would receive an actual offer. If you accept, you would be mailed a check within 24 hours. If you decline, we will return your item(s) also within 24 hours by overnight shipment.
Ethics
We are happy to make you an offer on your jewelry which you are free to accept or decline. We urge you to compare our offer with other offers in the marketplace so that you are comfortable with your decision. If you are unsure of our initial estimate for price, you may then compare this with other offers from other online merchants, local pawnshops, estate jewelry stores, etc. Also, pricing in the jewelry marketplace can fluxuate so an offer we make today may not valid at a later date.
What is My Jewelry Worth?
If you are unsure what your antique and estate jewelry is worth, our expertise can help. Find out about our three levels of evaluation. We are specialists in antique jewelry and do not appraise modern jewelry. Remember, it is unethical for us to appraise your jewelry and also to purchase the same item so we are happy to assist you in one or the other service.
Consigning Jewelry
On occasion, there are items which we cannot purchase, but may help you by consigning on our website. We only accept fine antique jewelry usually made prior to 1930. Jewelry of gold or platinum, silver and set with fine gems and diamonds is most desirable. You may realize a better price by consigning rather than an outright purchase.
Photographs of your jewelry are the first step. Most helpful are in-focus photographs of the front and back of each piece. Please include measurements and copies of appraisal or gemological certificates if available.
You may email us your jewelry photographs now or mail them to: Elegant Estate Jewelry, 40101 Monterey Avenue Suite B1-339, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.