Sell gold and sterling silver near Amityville, just over the county line
Oak Street and Old Sunrise Highway to Sunrise Highway west: about five minutes. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
First stop over the Nassau line
The Village of Amityville is in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, and its western edge meets Nassau near Massapequa. That makes Roma Jewelry one of the closest counters for Amityville sellers, even though it sits in a different county.
Sterling silver, gold, diamonds, coins and estate pieces are all welcome in the same visit, and each is tested or examined in front of you.
Oak Street and Old Sunrise Highway
The usual route runs along Oak Street and Old Sunrise Highway, then merges onto Sunrise Highway (NY 27) heading west into Massapequa. Amityville's LIRR station is on the Babylon Branch, two stops east of Massapequa.
- Oak Street: 0.4 mi
- Old Sunrise Highway: 0.5 mi
- Sunrise Highway (NY 27): 2.1 mi
Amityville center to 4222 Sunrise Hwy: 5 min, 3.1 mi (typical drive, no traffic). Live directions from Amityville (opens Google Maps)
Compared with nearby towns
Wantagh 5 min (2.7 mi); North Massapequa 5 min (2.5 mi); Bellmore 8 min (4.3 mi). Wider area: Western Suffolk (Babylon to Islip).
Sterling from Amityville homes
Tea sets, trays, candlesticks and flatware are welcome; see selling silver. Weighted sterling is bought for its silver content. For older jewelry, see estate jewelry.
- A signed photo ID
- Sterling pieces, unpolished
- Any matching boxes or chests
How sterling is checked
Look for sterling, 925 or a lion passant mark; those indicate solid silver. Pieces are checked and weighed in front of you. Weighted items such as candlesticks are bought for their silver content, not their total weight.
Silver-plate and EPNS are not solid silver, and you will be told honestly which is which.
Before you leave Amityville
Bring the whole set, including serving pieces, and the chest if there is one. Leave the tarnish; polishing does not change the metal content. If you have gold or coins too, bring them along for the same visit.
Crossing the county line
Sellers from Amityville sometimes ask whether it matters that the shop is in Nassau rather than Suffolk. It does not; everyone is welcome. Bring a signed photo ID, as required for licensed secondhand dealers, and you are ready to sell.
Amityville questions
How do I get to Roma Jewelry from Amityville?
The usual route runs along Oak Street and Old Sunrise Highway, then merges onto Sunrise Highway (NY 27) heading west into Massapequa. Amityville's LIRR station is on the Babylon Branch, two stops east of Massapequa.
Do you buy from Suffolk County sellers?
Yes. Everyone is welcome, and Amityville is one of the closest towns to the shop.
Do you buy weighted sterling?
Yes. Candlesticks and similar weighted pieces are bought for their silver content.
How far is it from the village?
About five minutes and 3.1 miles without traffic.
How do I know if my silver is sterling?
Look for sterling, 925 or a lion passant. If there is no mark, bring it and it can be checked.
Is silver-plate worth anything?
It has little or no silver value, but it is worth bringing so you know for sure.
Why do I need ID?
The Town of Oyster Bay Code requires licensed secondhand dealers to verify the seller's identity.
Five minutes west
Cross into Nassau on Sunrise Highway and bring your silver and gold as it is.