Bring it all in a single visit — we'll sort it on the counter. We can give you a single all-in offer for the lot, or itemize each piece so you can decide what to sell and what to keep.
Sell estate jewelry in San Diego — whole estate or piece by piece.
Inherited a collection? Settling an estate? Bring everything in one visit. We sort, evaluate, and explain — signed pieces, period jewelry, and unmarked items each get their own conversation.
Why people sell their estate jewelry here.
Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef, Bvlgari, David Webb, Buccellati, Verdura, Schlumberger — signed jewelry isn't scrap. We recognize signatures and pay accordingly.
Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian, Retro — period jewelry carries collector value beyond gold content. We know what stays whole and what gets melted, and we say so.
Every estate visit comes with an itemized written list of each piece's evaluation. Useful for probate, estate equalization, or tax records. Yours to keep whether you sell or not.
Before you visit
Three things to know before you walk in.
At home · weight
Honestly, you don't need a fancy scale.A kitchen food scale is accurate to about ±1g, and that's enough to know what you're walking in with. We re-weigh to 0.01gon the counter once you're here — but the home estimate keeps your visit short and your expectations honest.
At home · stamps
We get asked all the time — where's the stamp?Try the clasp on a chain, inside the band of a ring, or the back of a pendant. You're hunting for small marks: 10K, 14K, 18K, 585, or 750. Can't find one? That's normal. Pick “Not sure” on the calculator and we'll test it together when you come in.
On the counter · the math
80% of melt is the honest top. Here's why.Gold passes through many handsbefore it becomes cash — refiners, dealers, market makers — and prices move throughout the day. That's why no honest counter pays 100% of melt on scrap. Anyone promising that is losing money or quietly shorting you somewhere you can't see.
But not every piece is scrap. Some rings get cleaned and re-homed. Some chains stay chains. Price is always negotiable on resaleable pieces— and we'll tell you which side your piece sits on. That's why we built this site: so you walk in informed, not lowballed across five shops.
See the number first
Estimate at home, verify on the counter.
Pre-set to gold for sell estate jewelry. The in-person number gets sharper with our calibrated scale and acid test, but starting at home keeps the visit short.
Quick home estimate
Enter three things: the metal, the weight from your scale, and the stamp if you can find one.
Estimated offer
$1,249
80% of today's $1,561 melt value · Gold · 14K · 18.4g
Offer spectrum · % of melt
- 70%Walk away$1,093
- 75%Fair offer$1,171
- 80%Sell-it-now$1,249
Below 70% is a weak offer. 75% is a good number. 80% is the sell-it-now mark.
Educational estimate. Final number requires verified weight and professional metal testing in person.
Family-run · Gaslamp Quarter since 1992
A San Diego counter where the math is on the table before the offer.
Buy Sell Gold San Diego routes visits to a family-run shop in the Gaslamp Quarter that has been buying gold jewelry, silver coins, platinum, diamonds, and more since 1992. Cash on the spot, no appointment needed — and if you mention this site, or say Ezra sent you, you'll get our best rate at the counter.
Buying and selling gold in the Gaslamp Quarter since 1992.
Walk-ins, regulars, and word-of-mouth referrals from across San Diego county.
Real volume means real spot-price hedging — and real offers we can stand behind.
Or say Ezra sent you when you walk in. Online visitors get our preferred counter rate.
FAQ
Sell estate jewelry — common questions
Do you provide written appraisals for estate purposes?
Yes — for any estate visit we provide an itemized written list of every piece with its purchase offer. This is useful for probate, estate equalization, or tax records. The document is yours to keep regardless of whether you sell.
How do you handle costume jewelry mixed in with real pieces?
We sort costume from precious on the counter — takes 5-10 minutes for most estates. Costume is set aside and not part of the offer. You take it home with everything else you don't sell.
Can I sell on behalf of a deceased family member?
Yes, with proper documentation. Executors need letters testamentary or a probate court appointment. POAs need the executed POA document plus your ID. We'll walk you through what California requires.
Next step
Ready to sell estate jewelry?
Walk into our Gaslamp Quarter counter. Mention buysellgoldsandiego.com or say Ezra sent you for our best rate.
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Disclosure: Online estimates are for informational purposes only and are not a final purchase offer. Offer ranges are educational examples based on industry experience. Final payout depends on verified weight, professional testing, item inspection, market price review, buyer costs, and compliance with applicable laws.