You are fortunate to have found VIP Jewelry Buyers. We buy estate jewelry, including watches, cameos, antique jewelry, Tiffany jewelry, diamonds, and vintage jewelry of all types.
In addition to estate jewelry, we also pay cash for coins made of platinum or silver. With the gold prices being the highest in history; we pay top dollar for gold coins. If you have estate jewelry and gold coins sitting around, why not sell them and collect instant cash.
Unlike most estate jewelry buyers, we don't just buy the gold. We recognize valuable jewelry when we see it and we are happy to pay premium rates for it. Quality of work matters to us. We pay attention to stones, signed pieces and all designer tags. When deciding what to pay for a piece, we do look for stamps. That has a lot to do with the value. We also love homemade jewelry such as brooches and pins.
We specialize in Tiffany jewelry and we are more than happy to find this designer jewelry for sale. Platinum and 18kt gold is a preference and we are always looking for old miner and euro cut diamonds. When appraising antique jewelry or vintage jewelry, we use the circa technique of determining the year of origination.

THE VALUE OF ESTATE JEWELRY

When it comes to estate jewelry, there are really different types of value which is dependent on the person who owns it or inherits it. To some, estate jewelry has emotional value. To others, investing in estate jewelry sounds like a good idea, while others depend on the selling price to turn it into cash.
Emotional value of estate jewelry: Some people hold onto estate jewelry because it has emotional value to them. They remember when Grandma wore that cameo on special occasions. When looking at the diamonds in the anniversary ring they remember how happy their mother was when their father presented it to her. Perhaps antique jewelry has been passed down from generation to generation and the receiver would feel that it would be cold for them to break the heirloom tradition by selling it. Maybe someone in the family loaned a bride Tiffany jewelry as the item of "something borrowed" that goes along with wedding traditions.
Investment value of estate jewelry: Estate jewelry is rarely a good investment. Although antique jewelry and vintage jewelry will sell for more than what was paid for it, most times the owner would have made more money if the cash was placed in an account with compounded interest. If you are holding onto estate jewelry as an investment, you are better off selling it and reinvesting the cash.
Selling estate jewelry: A word of advice when selling estate jewelry, vintage jewelry, antique jewelry, Tiffany jewelry, diamonds, or gold coins – A buyer should never ask you want you want to sell it for. An expert buyer will tell you what it is worth. They know what to look for to determine the age of the piece, they will recognize stones and quality of craftsmanship, and they will look for stamps. The estate jewelry may be worth much more than you anticipated. If you run across a buyer who asks what you want for it, it is good advice to look for another buyer that is more fair and professional.

HOW ESTATE JEWELRY IS VALUATED

Basically, the selling price of estate jewelry is determined by the year of origin. This can make a huge difference between selling estate jewelry to a gold buyer versus an estate jewelry buyer.
Vintage jewelry, antique jewelry and Tiffany jewelry can be much more valuable than gold coins which are based on the price of gold, or diamonds that are based on the price of diamonds. Cameos may be worth much more than a standard band of diamonds regardless of the worth of the stones and materials used in it.
To determine the year of origin for appraising estate jewelry, vintage jewelry and antique jewelry, the following periods are evaluated.
Georgian Period: Jewelry from the Georgian period features hand-made jewelry with diamonds, engraved gemstones, pearls, cameos and features from nature such as wheat, feathers, flowers, birds, and even insects. The period was from 1760 to 1837.
Victorian Period: This period was from 1835 to 1900 which can split into three periods including the Romantic period which is represented by gold, gems and flowers; the Grand period in which cameos and mosaics were a favorite, and the Aesthetic period which is known for Renaissance styles featuring small creatures and stones.
Arts and Crafts Period: During this period from 1894-1923, jewelry was hand-made by crafters that often used bright colored, uncut stones set in silver.
Art Nouveau Period: In the period from 1890 to 1919, exotic and mystical jewelry was made. During this period, antique jewelry features the use of unusual materials.
Edwardian Period: This period ran from 1901 to 1919 and featured gold or platinum with a lot of metal work. Often diamonds are beads were included in the craftsmanship and the diamonds and stones were much smaller than previous periods.
Art Deco Period: This period of jewelry making lasted from 1920 to 1935. Platinum was mostly used along with mixture of diamonds and bright stones such as rubies, sapphires, emeralds, jade, and coral. Different cuts of stones were introduced during this period.
Retro Period: This period of jewelry was from 1935 to 1955 when preference went from white gold to yellow gold. During this period, rose gold was commonly set with colored stones with floral patterns. A lot of synthetic stones were used.
Modernist Period: Estate jewelry from this period, 1940 to 1960, features hand crafting as opposed to mass production. During this time, silver, bronze and copper were often used together.
When selling estate jewelry, vintage jewelry or antique jewelry it is important that the year of origination is taken into consideration with appreciation given to the craftsmanship. Buyers who buy based the value of the materials will give you a sour deal when you are dealing with estate jewelry.