Why estate jewelry needs more than a scale
Estate jewelry is where the surprises live. Victorian pieces, Art Deco filigree, mid-century cocktail rings, cameos, lockets and signed designer work can be worth far more than their gold weight, and a buyer who only weighs metal will miss it.
We sort the box with you and explain what is collectible, what is scrap, and what you may want to keep in the family.
- Antique and Art Deco jewelry
- Cameos, lockets, brooches and mourning pieces
- Signed and designer estate pieces
- Pocket watches and watch chains
- Gold pens, cufflinks, cigarette cases and compacts
- Coins, sterling silver and watches from the same estate
- Full estate lots: we look at everything
Settling an estate in Nassau or Suffolk
Families from Massapequa, Seaford, Wantagh, Bellmore, Levittown, Farmingdale and Amityville often come in with a mix of gold, silver, coins and costume pieces. You do not need to sort anything first. Mixed boxes often hide a real piece, and anything unclear can be tested free.
How a free appraisal works in Massapequa
Bring it to the counter
Come to the shop on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa, no appointment needed. Free appraisals are done in store, so bring your estate pieces with you. Questions first? Give us a call.
We look it over in front of you
Everything is examined at the counter where you can see it, and we explain what we are looking at and why it matters.
Hear the offer, then decide
The appraisal is free with no obligation to sell. Keep some pieces, sell others, or take time to think it over.
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Selling estate jewelry, answered
Do I need to sort the jewelry before coming in?
No. Bring the whole box. We go through it with you piece by piece and explain what each item is.
Is costume jewelry worth anything?
Costume jewelry has no precious-metal value, but it is not always obvious which is which. Mixed boxes often hide a real piece, so bring everything and anything unclear can be tested free.
Is antique jewelry worth more than its gold weight?
Sometimes much more. Age, design, maker and condition can all add value beyond the metal, which is why estate pieces are looked at individually.
Do I have to sell everything at once?
No. The appraisal is free with no obligation to sell, so you can keep family pieces and sell the rest.
What should I bring?
The jewelry, a signed photo ID, and any old receipts, appraisals or boxes you have.
Bring the whole box to Massapequa
Free appraisals are done in store. Walk in at 4222 Sunrise Hwy, no appointment needed, with no obligation to sell.