Selling Inherited Estate Jewelry: A Guide

Inheriting estate jewelry often comes with sentimental value—and financial questions. Whether you’ve received vintage rings, antique brooches, or heirloom watches, knowing how to sell inherited jewelry can help you turn those pieces into real value. At Pacific Jewelry & Watches in Brentwood, Los Angeles, we help clients navigate the process with trust, expertise, and transparency.

Understand What You Have

Before you sell estate jewelry, it’s important to understand what you own. Many inherited pieces include valuable gemstones, precious metals, or designer signatures that increase their worth. Have your items professionally evaluated by an expert who understands vintage and antique jewelry. Our certified specialists at Pacific Jewelry & Watches provide no-obligation evaluations so you know exactly what your jewelry is worth in today’s market.

Avoid Lowball Offers

Estate jewelry often carries hidden value—don’t settle for the first offer you receive. Many sellers make the mistake of visiting pawn shops or online marketplaces that undervalue their items. A reliable jewelry buyer will never pressure you into a quick sale or throw out a low estimate without a thorough inspection.

We’ve built a reputation in Brentwood and the greater Los Angeles area as a trusted name in estate jewelry buying. Our team is transparent, respectful, and always fair in our pricing.

Ready to get fair prices for your estate jewelry items? Contact Pacific Jewelry & Watches today.

Choose a Buyer Who Specializes in Estate Jewelry

Selling inherited jewelry isn’t the same as selling modern pieces. Older jewelry often requires specialized knowledge to appraise correctly. From Victorian lockets to Art Deco bracelets, different eras carry different values—and a qualified buyer will know the difference.

At Pacific Jewelry & Watches, we specialize in buying estate and inherited jewelry, including diamonds, colored gemstones, and luxury watches. We recognize designer hallmarks and historical significance that other buyers might miss, ensuring you get the best offer possible.

Why Trust Matters

Selling family heirlooms can be an emotional decision. That’s why trust is key. Look for a buyer who is licensed, has strong reviews, and offers a private, respectful selling environment. Transparency is non-negotiable—you should know how the evaluation is done, why an item is valued a certain way, and how you’ll be paid.

We offer private consultations and immediate payments. There are no hidden fees, and we’re happy to explain every part of the process. Our goal is to make your experience as smooth and rewarding as possible.

Contact Pacific Jewelry & Watches, same-day appointments are available.

How to Get Started

If you’re ready to sell inherited jewelry in Brentwood, visit Pacific Jewelry & Watches. Bring your items in for a free, no-pressure appraisal. Whether you’re selling a single diamond ring or a full estate collection, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

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Ali Cilli (KyuMulis)
Rated 5.0
September 15, 2025

Paul was super helpful and informative in describing the cost of my pieces and why their values were what they were. I had two very different pieces of jewelry that he was able to give me the values of. He told me what the gem was on a necklace, the necklace’s money worth in gold, and on another piece he was able to run it through a machine to tell me the gold percentage (since it wasn’t stamped on the piece like it usually is.) He appraised both pieces that I brought and I only sold him one. He did not charge me for his time. I am not familiar with jewelry appraising. As my first experience, Paul was fantastic and super helpful in a realm where surely you could be scammed by someone else. Based on our conversation and his in-depth explanations - I feel very satisfied with his appraisals on my pieces and it matches up with what I expected going in. He was also sure to answer any questions I had. One tip for people new to this: I believe he, and other Jewelry appraisers, will give you the material value. I don’t believe it accounts for things like “designers” or brands - but that was not a problem in my case nor is it a thing that most appraisers do to my understanding. It’s something to consider though if you believe you have a rare/designer piece that may be worth more than its materials. (I could also be wrong, so it’s extremely worth asking!)

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Jayson Lansford
Rated 5.0
September 12, 2025

I had to sell some coins from my grandfather‘s collection that I inherited and coming here was the best decision! It was an honest and fair process and grateful I found it after so many places!

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Robert Smith
Rated 5.0
September 6, 2025

Had a great experience the gentleman was Highly knowledgeable and polite. I would highly recommended

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Sarah Hoffmann
Rated 5.0
September 6, 2025

I sold some of my grandmas jewelry to Paul and it was a super smooth process and I felt very well consulted. Will sell more to him.

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Liz Kemper
Rated 5.0
August 29, 2025

Paul, the owner of Pacific Jewelry & Watches, is a wonderful appraiser. He is knowledgeable, professional, and customer-oriented. His fee is very reasonable, especially compared with other appraisers on the Westside. I have used Paul to appraise jewelry and sterling flatware, and will continue to use his services in the future. I highly recommend Paul.

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Jessica Walton
Rated 5.0
August 28, 2025

Paul is courteous, kind and very good at his job. He will tell you how much your jewelry is worth with the highest accuracy, and a bonus - he's a super nice person!

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Mark Larsen
Rated 5.0
August 14, 2025

Had a great experience at Pacific Jewelry selling several items. Paul is a friendly, easy going guy who is patient and very knowledgeable. Total satisfaction with the prices he gave, in fact, he gave me more than I expected. Thank you Paul!

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Vader Mau5
Rated 5.0
August 9, 2025

I saw Paul for my engagement ring appraisal. I really appreciated him waiting for me since I got a flat tire right before my appointment. He took his time explaining the cost of the ring and what it takes to make a ring like mine and he seemed genuinely excited about explaining the process. He was fairly quick in his responses to me when I scheduled the appointment and was quick to send me the documents for my insurance. I really appreciate this experience because most professionals in jewelry talk down to people that don’t know anything about jewelry. Will definitely recommend him to my friends and will come back when I acquire more jewelry.

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Vader A.
Rated 5.0
August 8, 2025

I saw Paul for my engagement ring appraisal. I really appreciated him waiting for me since I got a flat tire right before my appointment. He took his time...

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Rosa M. Navarro
Rated 5.0
August 7, 2025

I was treated with complete courtesy and attention. All of my questions were answered to my complete satisfaction, and I felt that I was given the best possible price for the items I brought in. I would not hesitate to return in the future if I have other items to sell. I would recommend Pacific Jewelers to anyone interested in an honest appraisal and/or sale of personal valuables.

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Mark Shweitzer
Rated 5.0
July 31, 2025

Paul was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to work with! Very convenient place to get a watch appraisal!

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Othelo M.
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July 29, 2025

Provided a straightforward and smooth service. Friendly and professional. Responsive to DM/text. Highly recommended and convenient.

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July 29, 2025

I found Paul through a website for the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and saw his yelp reviews - which convinced me to use his services. He was...

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Steph Prader
Rated 5.0
July 24, 2025

Paul is a smart and chill dude! I appreciated his relaxed, kind manner while appraising my jewelry. He gave me a great price along with good conversation. I highly recommend him!

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Lawrence G.
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July 4, 2025

Having limited knowledge of watches and jewelry and after doing some online research about getting a value appraisal from a professional, I found Paul who...

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Alex Rush
Rated 5.0
July 3, 2025

Very kind a professional service, no messing around and very much knew his stuff. Got a fantastic and fair price for a piece I no longer wanted. Would definitely recommend.

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Mona Moafi
Rated 5.0
July 2, 2025

Best buyer for silver and Gold

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David Navasardian
Rated 5.0
July 2, 2025

I truly thank him to provide me the best deal for Silver

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David Novassarteian
Rated 5.0
July 2, 2025

Very nice 😊 person respectful easy to deal & best price

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Russell Ku
Rated 5.0
June 27, 2025

Paul is friendly and gave us a thorough appraisal report with a quick turnaround.