Estate Jewelry Help for Executors

Serving as the executor of a family estate can involve many responsibilities at the same time. The executor may need to secure property, locate important documents, create an inventory, communicate with beneficiaries, manage estate expenses, prepare a home for sale, and follow the instructions contained in a will or court order.

Jewelry can be one of the more difficult categories to handle because it is small, personal, easy to misplace, and often divided among several boxes, drawers, purses, safes, and storage areas.

An estate jewelry collection may include older watches, sterling silver jewelry, antique pieces, signed designer jewelry, vintage costume jewelry, matching sets, broken items, single earrings, loose components, original boxes, old appraisals, receipts, and pieces no one in the family recognizes.

An executor should not rush to sell the jewelry simply because it has been found. The first priorities are usually to secure the collection, confirm that it belongs to the estate, identify any directed gifts, separate family keepsakes, place disputed pieces on hold, and determine whether formal documentation is required.

Once those decisions have been made, Estate Jewelry Exchange USA can provide a private buying appointment for estate jewelry that the executor or other authorized representative is prepared to sell.

Private office appointments are available in Orange, California. Qualifying on-site estate appointments may also be considered when a collection is larger, transportation is difficult, or the jewelry should remain at the estate property.

The Quick Executor Checklist

Before presenting estate jewelry to a buyer:

Confirm that the executor or personal representative has been properly authorized.
Determine whether the jewelry belongs to the probate estate.
Review the will, court instructions, and any personal-property memorandum.
Secure the complete jewelry collection.
Create a basic inventory and record where the jewelry was found.
Separate specifically directed gifts.
Separate definite family keepsakes.
Place disputed and undecided jewelry into a hold group.
Determine whether any pieces require a formal appraisal.
Create a clearly approved group for possible sale.
Choose an appropriate selling method.
Document the offer, payment, jewelry sold, and jewelry returned.
Record and handle the proceeds according to the estate’s requirements.

A jewelry buyer can review and potentially purchase jewelry approved for sale. The buyer does not determine ownership, interpret a will, divide beneficiary shares, or resolve disagreements among heirs.

What Is an Executor?

An executor is generally the person named in a will to administer an estate after someone passes away. The person may need to be formally appointed before exercising the full authority of the role.

When there is no executor able to serve, a court may appoint an administrator or another personal representative.

For this page, the term “executor” may also be helpful to:

Personal representatives
Estate administrators
Authorized estate representatives
Attorneys assisting an estate
Family members helping a court-appointed representative

The exact authority of each person depends on the estate documents, ownership of the property, court instructions, and applicable law.

Confirm Authority Before Making a Sale

Physical possession of jewelry does not automatically create authority to sell it.

An executor should confirm:

Whether the appointment is legally effective
Whether the jewelry belongs to the estate
Whether another person has a joint or community-property interest
Whether a beneficiary has already received ownership
Whether a will directs a particular piece to someone
Whether the court has placed limitations on the executor’s authority
Whether notice, approval, or additional documentation is required

Jewelry affected by unclear ownership, a competing claim, a beneficiary designation, a court restriction, or a family disagreement should remain outside the selling group until the issue has been resolved.

When authority is uncertain, the executor should consult the attorney or other qualified professional advising the estate.

Determine Whether the Jewelry Is Estate Property

Not every piece found inside the deceased person’s home necessarily belongs entirely to the probate estate.

A piece may have been:

Owned separately by the deceased person
Owned jointly with a spouse or another person
Community property
Held inside a trust
Previously gifted to a family member
Borrowed from another person
Stored for a child or grandchild
Already distributed before the executor became involved

Record any information that may help establish ownership, including receipts, insurance schedules, family notes, photographs, trust records, and written statements from people familiar with the collection.

Do not include jewelry in a sale merely because it was located at the estate property.

Secure the Jewelry Immediately

Estate jewelry should be removed from ordinary household sorting as soon as practical.

Keep it away from:

Donation containers
Trash and cleanout piles
Estate-sale inventory
Moving boxes
Unsupervised contractors
Open doors and public areas
Furniture scheduled for removal
Unsecured vehicles

Choose a private, dry, secure location. Limit access to the executor and other people who have a legitimate reason to handle the collection.

For a larger estate, record:

The date the jewelry was secured
The person who gathered it
The number of containers
Where each container was found
Where the collection is now being stored
Who currently has access

Search the Estate Property Carefully

Jewelry may be stored in more places than the executor expects.

Check:

Jewelry boxes
Dresser drawers
Nightstands
Closets
Purses and handbags
Cosmetic and travel bags
Coat, robe, and jacket pockets
Desk drawers
Filing cabinets
Safes and lockboxes
Watch cases
Eyeglass cases
Sewing and craft boxes
Small envelopes
Storage bins
Luggage
Boxes marked with family names

Jewelry may also be hidden inside furniture. Check beneath removable drawer liners, behind drawers, inside vanity compartments, and within small built-in storage areas.

Do not allow furniture, purses, clothing, or paperwork to leave the property until reasonable checks have been completed.

Preserve More Than Finished Jewelry

Executors should preserve jewelry-related items that may appear unimportant by themselves.

Keep:

Single earrings
Loose stones
Broken chains
Detached clasps
Watch bands and straps
Extra watch links
Loose charms
Unidentified components
Original boxes
Designer pouches
Original tags
Receipts
Certificates
Old appraisals
Watch service records
Family notes and photographs

A loose component may complete another piece found later. An original box or document may help identify the maker, model, serial number, earlier condition, or relationship between several pieces.

Create an Estate Jewelry Inventory

A basic inventory provides a record of what was found and what happened to it.

Important or potentially significant pieces may be listed individually. Larger groups of ordinary items may sometimes be recorded by category, depending on the estate’s needs and professional guidance.

A useful jewelry inventory may include:

An inventory number
A short neutral description
The location where it was found
Visible names, signatures, or numbers
Matching pieces
Available boxes and documents
Known damage or missing components
Known ownership information
Current estate decision status
The date of any distribution or sale

Use neutral descriptions when the executor does not know exactly what a piece is.

For example:

“White-colored necklace with clear stones”
“Older wristwatch with dark dial and separate links”
“Box containing approximately 30 brooches and earrings”
“Signed bracelet with matching earrings”

The executor does not need to identify every material or gemstone while creating the first inventory.

Consider Photographing the Inventory for Estate Records

Photographs can support the executor’s internal inventory and recordkeeping process.

For estate records, consider documenting:

The complete collection before sorting
Important individual pieces
Matching sets
Visible signatures or identifying numbers
Boxes and documents connected to the jewelry
Condition issues
Jewelry distributed to beneficiaries
The final group approved for sale

Store the photographs with the estate inventory rather than relying only on a personal telephone or informal family message.

Review the Will and Personal-Property Instructions

A will or related document may direct specific jewelry to a named beneficiary.

Look for:

A specific gift of a ring, watch, necklace, or other piece
A gift of an entire jewelry collection
A personal-property memorandum
Instructions allowing beneficiaries to select keepsakes
Directions to sell property and divide the proceeds
Instructions concerning equal shares
Restrictions placed on particular pieces

Jewelry directed to a named beneficiary should generally remain outside the buyer appointment unless the beneficiary has received ownership and independently decides to sell it.

A jewelry buyer should not be asked to interpret unclear language in a will or determine whether a document is legally valid.

Separate Directed Gifts First

Create a separate container for jewelry that appears to be specifically directed to a beneficiary.

Label the container clearly and record:

The inventory number
The description of the piece
The named beneficiary
The document containing the instruction
The date of distribution
The beneficiary’s acknowledgment when appropriate

Do not include directed gifts in a general estate-sale or private-buyer group merely because the executor has not yet completed the physical distribution.

Separate Family Keepsakes

Not every meaningful piece will necessarily be named in the will.

Families may wish to retain:

A parent’s everyday watch
Wedding or anniversary jewelry
A charm bracelet connected to family events
Religious or cultural pieces
A brooch shown in important family photographs
Jewelry traditionally passed to a child or grandchild
A modest piece with strong personal meaning

The highest-value piece is not always the most important keepsake.

Give appropriate beneficiaries a reasonable opportunity to identify sentimental requests when required by the estate plan or chosen estate process.

For a structured approach, visit How to Separate Family Keepsakes From Jewelry You May Sell.

Place Disputed Jewelry on Hold

Disputed jewelry should not be included in a selling appointment.

Place a piece on hold when:

More than one beneficiary claims it
Ownership is unclear
A relative says it was previously gifted
The will or memorandum is unclear
A surviving spouse may have an ownership interest
The executor is waiting for legal guidance
The piece may be needed for an estate or tax valuation
A court decision may be required

Store disputed pieces separately from jewelry approved for sale. Record the reason for the hold and any steps being taken to resolve the issue.

When Several Beneficiaries Are Involved

Clear communication can reduce misunderstandings.

The executor may maintain a communication record showing:

Who received notice
The date information was sent
Keepsake requests
Questions or objections
Decisions made under the estate plan
Jewelry placed on hold
Jewelry approved for sale

Informal family agreement can be helpful, but the executor must still follow the controlling estate documents, court instructions, and professional advice.

More information is available on our page about what happens when several heirs share an inherited jewelry collection.

Keep Matching Sets Together

Matching pieces should not be divided accidentally during inventory, distribution, or sale preparation.

Look for:

Pairs of earrings
Necklace and earring sets
Brooch and earring sets
Bracelet and necklace sets
Paired dress clips
Cufflinks and matching tie accessories
Watches and extra links
Charms and their original bracelets

Matching pieces may have been found in different rooms or containers.

A complete set may have different buyer interest than one separated component. Record the relationship in the inventory and keep the pieces together unless the estate documents direct otherwise.

Do Not Discard Broken or Unfamiliar Pieces

Executors should not discard jewelry simply because it is damaged, unsigned, tangled, incomplete, or unattractive at first glance.

A damaged piece may still receive interest because of its:

Maker
Age
Design
Materials
Rarity
Useful parts
Relationship to a matching set
Restoration potential

Keep detached parts in a secure labeled bag with the related piece when possible.

Do Not Arrange Unnecessary Cleaning or Repair

The executor generally does not need to arrange professional cleaning or repairs simply to prepare jewelry for a private buying appointment.

Unnecessary work may:

Create estate expenses
Delay the estate process
Remove original surface details
Replace original components
Reduce collector interest
Cost more than the work adds to the eventual transaction

Keep the jewelry in its present condition and preserve any detached components.

Determine Whether a Formal Appraisal Is Required

A formal appraisal may be appropriate when the estate requires documented value for:

A probate inventory
Date-of-death reporting
Estate or tax matters
Insurance
Litigation
Court proceedings
Charitable contribution
Financially equal beneficiary distribution
A dispute concerning value

The executor should ask the attorney, accountant, probate professional, court, or other qualified adviser what type of value and effective date are required.

A direct purchase offer is not a substitute for a formal appraisal required by a court, tax professional, insurer, or estate plan.

A Buying Review and a Formal Appraisal Serve Different Purposes

Estate Jewelry Exchange USA reviews jewelry from a purchasing perspective.

During a private buying appointment, we may consider:

Maker
Age
Style
Materials
Condition
Originality
Completeness
Current buyer demand
Current market conditions
The overall nature of the collection

When qualifying jewelry fits our purchasing interests, an offer may be made.

A formal estate appraisal is a separate professional assignment prepared for a defined intended use and effective date.

Understand Old Appraisals Before Relying on Them

An old appraisal may contain useful identifying information, including:

Descriptions
Measurements
Maker information
Serial numbers
Stone information
Photographs
Condition notes
The date and purpose of the appraisal

The printed amount may have been prepared for insurance replacement or another purpose. It is not automatically the current selling value or direct purchase-offer amount.

Review What Do Old Jewelry Appraisals Really Mean When Selling? before comparing an old document with a current offer.

Decide Which Jewelry Is Approved for Sale

The executor should create one clearly defined selling group.

This group should contain only jewelry that:

Belongs to the estate
Is within the executor’s authority to sell
Is not a directed gift
Is not an approved family keepsake
Is not disputed
Is not awaiting a required formal appraisal
Has been approved under the estate’s process

Label this container or inventory group clearly:

Estate Jewelry Approved for Possible Sale

Do not include undecided pieces simply to learn what a buyer might offer. Keep the sale group clear and defensible.

Choose the Appropriate Selling Method

An executor may consider several methods depending on the jewelry, estate timeline, expected expenses, privacy needs, and professional guidance.

Private Direct Buyer

A private buyer may present a direct offer for qualifying jewelry. This can provide a scheduled private appointment and a clear transaction without waiting for another retail customer.

Auction

An auction may be appropriate for certain specialized pieces that could benefit from competitive bidding. The final result depends on bidder interest, fees, timing, and successful payment.

Consignment

Consignment allows a business to seek a future customer. Payment generally occurs only after the jewelry sells, and commissions or other terms may apply.

Estate Sale

An estate-sale company may sell jewelry with the remaining household property. The executor should understand security, commission, pricing authority, discount schedules, and treatment of unsold pieces.

Individual Online Sale

The executor may attempt to sell pieces directly online, but this may involve research, listings, customer questions, fees, shipping, insurance, payment risk, returns, and disputes.

Compare these choices on our Private Jewelry Sale Versus Estate Sale, Auction, or Consignment page.

Why an Executor May Consider a Private Buyer

A private direct sale may be useful when the estate’s priorities include:

A private appointment
A direct purchase decision
Less public handling
A shorter timeline
Reviewing a mixed collection together
Reducing property remaining at the estate home
Avoiding individual listings and customer communication
Receiving a clear transaction record

A private sale is not automatically the best method for every individual piece. The executor may use different methods for different portions of the collection.

Choose a Trustworthy Estate Jewelry Buyer

Before scheduling, verify:

The buyer’s complete business name
The business website and telephone number
The office or agreed appointment location
The types of jewelry purchased
Experience with estate and mixed collections
How the buying appointment works
How payment is completed
What transaction record is provided
What happens to declined jewelry

A professional buyer should allow reasonable questions and should not pressure the executor to include disputed, directed, or undecided jewelry.

Read How to Choose a Trustworthy Estate Jewelry Buyer before selecting a business.

Office Appointment or On-Site Estate Appointment?

Estate Jewelry Exchange USA offers scheduled private office appointments in Orange.

An office appointment may work well for:

Several individual pieces
Jewelry boxes
Matching sets
Older watches
Manageable estate collections

A qualifying on-site estate appointment may be considered when:

The collection is larger
Transportation is difficult
The jewelry should remain at the property
The executor controls access to the home
The estate is preparing for a cleanout or property sale
The owner or representative has mobility concerns

On-site appointments are considered individually based on the collection, location, access, travel, and circumstances.

Compare the options on our Office or Home Appointment for Selling Estate Jewelry page.

Preparing for an On-Site Estate Appointment

For an approved on-site appointment:

Gather the approved jewelry in one secure room
Use a stable table with good lighting
Keep cleanout workers and unrelated visitors away
Remove unrelated financial and personal documents
Keep directed gifts and keepsakes elsewhere
Have the executor or authorized representative present
Keep available boxes and records with the approved jewelry
Pause packing, furniture removal, and cleaning in the appointment area

The appointment should not take place in the middle of an active estate sale, cleanout, or moving operation.

What to Bring to an Office Appointment

Bring:

The jewelry approved for possible sale
Matching pieces
Original boxes
Old appraisals
Receipts and certificates
Watch records
Extra watch links
Detached components
The relevant inventory or container list
Seller identification
Authority documents when appropriate

The executor does not need to know the maker, period, material, or value of every piece before the appointment.

Visit What to Bring to an Estate Jewelry Appointment for additional preparation information.

What Happens During the Buying Appointment?

The general process is:

The executor or authorized representative presents the approved jewelry.
The collection is reviewed in manageable groups.
Jewelry fitting the buyer’s current purchasing interests is identified.
An offer may be made for individual pieces, selected groups, or a qualifying collection.
The executor asks questions.
The executor accepts or declines.
The final purchase group is confirmed.
The agreed payment is completed when the accepted transaction is finalized.
Jewelry not purchased remains with or is returned to the estate representative.

There is no requirement to accept an offer.

Review What Happens During an Estate Jewelry Buying Appointment? for a more detailed explanation.

Questions an Executor Should Ask Before Accepting an Offer

Exactly which pieces are included?
Which pieces are not included?
Is the offer itemized or for a group?
Would removing one piece change the amount?
Are original boxes, links, and documents included?
How and when will payment be completed?
What transaction record will be provided?
What happens to jewelry the buyer does not purchase?
Does the offer remain available after the appointment?
May the executor decline the offer?

The final jewelry group, payment, and transaction record should be clear before the purchased jewelry leaves the executor’s control.

Use our Questions to Ask Before Accepting an Offer for Estate Jewelry page as an appointment checklist.

Document the Completed Transaction

The executor should retain an appropriate record of the completed sale.

The estate’s transaction record may include:

The buyer or business name
The date of the sale
The executor or authorized seller
A description of the jewelry purchased
Related inventory numbers
The purchase amount
The payment method
Boxes, accessories, or documents included
Jewelry not purchased
The location where the proceeds were recorded or deposited

The exact recordkeeping requirements depend on the estate, court instructions, professional guidance, and accounting process.

Keep Sale Proceeds Properly Recorded

The executor should follow the estate’s requirements for handling the proceeds.

This may involve:

Depositing funds into an estate account
Recording the transaction in the estate accounting
Retaining the receipt with probate documents
Reporting the sale to the attorney or accountant
Including the transaction in beneficiary reporting
Using proceeds for properly authorized estate expenses
Distributing remaining proceeds under the estate plan

The jewelry buyer completes the purchase with the authorized representative. The buyer does not determine how the executor should use or distribute estate proceeds.

Update the Estate Inventory After the Sale

After the appointment, update the jewelry inventory to show:

Jewelry sold
The sale date
The purchaser
The amount received
The transaction-record location
Jewelry returned
Jewelry retained for distribution
Jewelry still on hold

A complete record helps distinguish sold property from jewelry that remains under the executor’s control.

What Happens to Jewelry That Is Not Purchased?

Jewelry outside the completed transaction remains with the estate.

The executor may:

Retain it for distribution
Seek another specialist
Consider auction or consignment
Include suitable pieces in an estate sale
Donate appropriate property
Store the jewelry for a later decision

A declined piece is not automatically without value. It may simply fall outside that buyer’s specialty, current demand, condition requirements, or inventory needs.

Executors Handling the Estate From Outside Orange County

An executor may live outside Orange County while the estate property and jewelry remain in Southern California.

Before traveling, determine:

Who currently has possession of the jewelry
Whether the collection has been inventoried
Whether directed and disputed pieces have been separated
Whether the executor must be present
Whether another authorized representative may attend
Whether an office or on-site appointment is more practical
What authority documents should be available

Do not mail jewelry without first contacting the business and receiving specific approval and instructions for the situation.

Executors Preparing for an Estate Sale

Separate jewelry before the estate-sale company begins pricing, photographing, advertising, or displaying it.

Review the estate-sale agreement to understand:

Whether jewelry has already been accepted into the sale inventory
Whether the company charges for items removed later
The commission
Security procedures
Pricing authority
Discount schedules
Responsibility for missing or damaged property
Treatment of unsold jewelry

Handling qualifying jewelry separately may reduce the number of small, personal items that must be displayed during a public sale.

Visit Sell Estate Jewelry Before an Estate Sale for more information.

Executors Preparing for a Home Cleanout

Jewelry should be secured before movers, donation services, contractors, cleaners, or junk-removal crews begin clearing the property.

Check:

Purses and clothing pockets
Furniture drawers
Safes and lockboxes
Storage containers
Small envelopes
Filing cabinets
Watch boxes
Sewing containers

Move all jewelry and related records away from donation and disposal areas before the cleanout resumes.

Executors Preparing to Sell the Estate Property

Jewelry should not remain unsecured at a vacant or frequently accessed property.

Handle the collection before:

Contractors begin repairs
The home is staged
Open houses or inspections occur
Movers pack the remaining contents
The locks or possession change
The property enters escrow
The estate representative leaves the area

Move manageable collections to secure storage or arrange an approved on-site appointment before access to the property becomes more complicated.

Common Executor Mistakes

Selling Before Court Authority Is Effective

Being named in a will does not always mean the person may immediately sell estate assets.

Assuming Everything in the Home Belongs to the Estate

Confirm ownership, joint interests, trust property, and prior gifts.

Failing to Create an Inventory

Record important jewelry before distributing or selling it.

Allowing Family Members to Remove Pieces Without a Record

Update the inventory whenever jewelry is distributed.

Mixing Directed Gifts With the Selling Group

Review the will and personal-property instructions before the appointment.

Including Disputed Jewelry

Place disputed and unclear property on hold.

Relying Only on an Old Insurance Appraisal

An old appraisal may be informative, but it does not automatically establish the current purchase-offer amount.

Waiting Until the Home Cleanout

Secure the jewelry before household property begins leaving the estate.

Discarding Broken, Costume, or Unsigned Pieces

Keep the complete collection together until appropriate decisions have been made.

Failing to Record the Sale Proceeds

Retain the transaction record and update the estate accounting.

Executor Estate Jewelry Worksheet

Estate Name: _______________________________________

Deceased Owner: ___________________________________

Executor or Personal Representative: ______________

Date Authority Became Effective: ___________________

Attorney or Professional Contact: _________________

Will and Personal-Property Instructions Reviewed: Yes / No

Jewelry Ownership Confirmed: Yes / No / In Progress

Complete Collection Secured: Yes / No

Number of Containers: ______________________________

Inventory Completed: Yes / No

Directed Gifts Separated: Yes / No

Family Keepsakes Separated: Yes / No

Disputed Jewelry Placed on Hold: Yes / No

Formal Appraisal Required: Yes / No / Uncertain

Jewelry Approved for Sale: _________________________

Chosen Selling Method: _____________________________

Buyer or Business: _________________________________

Office or On-Site Appointment: _____________________

Appointment Date: _________________________________

Jewelry Included in Offer: ________________________

Jewelry Not Included: _____________________________

Offer Accepted or Declined: ________________________

Purchase Amount: $_________________________________

Payment Method: ___________________________________

Transaction Record Received: Yes / No

Sale Proceeds Recorded: Yes / No

Estate Inventory Updated: Yes / No

Remaining Jewelry Secured: Yes / No

Additional Questions: _____________________________

Free Guides for Executors

Complete Inherited Jewelry Sorting Guide

This detailed guide helps executors and families secure, organize, inventory, and prepare inherited jewelry before deciding what should be retained, distributed, sold, donated, or stored.

Download the Complete Inherited Jewelry Sorting Guide

Inherited Jewelry Family Division Guide

This printable guide includes keepsake-request pages, jewelry inventory worksheets, family-division options, a disputed-property hold section, and a final decision record.

Download the Inherited Jewelry Family Division Guide

Orange County Inherited Jewelry Selling Checklist

This checklist helps an authorized estate representative organize the jewelry approved for sale, prepare questions, maintain an appointment record, and document an offer.

Download the Orange County Inherited Jewelry Selling Checklist

Common Questions From Executors

Can an executor sell estate jewelry?

An executor may be able to sell estate jewelry when properly appointed and acting within the authority provided by the will, court, estate documents, and applicable requirements.

Does being named in a will immediately create authority to sell?

Not always. The named executor may need formal appointment or other documentation before exercising the full powers of the role.

Does every beneficiary need to attend the appointment?

Not necessarily. The person completing the transaction should have appropriate authority. Beneficiary notice or approval requirements depend on the estate and governing instructions.

Should jewelry directed to a beneficiary be included?

No. Specifically directed jewelry should generally be separated from the estate selling group unless ownership has been transferred and the beneficiary independently chooses to sell it.

Should disputed jewelry be brought to a buyer?

No. Property affected by unclear ownership or disagreement should remain secured and outside the transaction.

Does every piece require a formal appraisal?

No. A formal appraisal may be required when probate, taxes, insurance, litigation, court instructions, or financially equal distribution requires documented value.

Can an executor present an unsorted collection?

Yes. A mixed collection does not need to be completely identified, but directed gifts, keepsakes, disputed pieces, and unauthorized property should be removed first.

Can the appointment take place at the estate property?

A qualifying on-site appointment may be considered when the collection is larger, transportation is difficult, or the jewelry needs to remain at the property.

What record should the executor keep after a sale?

The executor should retain an appropriate transaction record showing the buyer, date, jewelry purchased, amount, payment method, and related estate inventory information.

Does the executor have to accept an offer?

No. The executor or authorized representative may ask questions and decide whether to accept or decline.

Request a Private Estate Jewelry Appointment

Estate Jewelry Exchange USA works with Orange County executors, personal representatives, estate administrators, surviving spouses, trustees, beneficiaries, and properly authorized family representatives who are considering selling estate jewelry.

Private office appointments are available at:

Estate Jewelry Exchange USA
172 N Tustin Street, Suite 301
Orange, CA 92867
Phone or text: 714-388-6471

Appointments are available Monday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and must be scheduled in advance.

Visit our Schedule an Appointment page to request a private meeting.

You may also use our Contact page or call or text 714-388-6471.

Review the jewelry and collection categories we may consider on our What We Buy page.

Executors who are preparing a collection may also review our Private Estate Jewelry Review for Sellers page.

Additional answers about authority, paperwork, appointments, offers, and inherited collections are available on our Estate Jewelry FAQ page.

This page provides general organizational information for executors and estate representatives. It is not legal, probate, trust, tax, fiduciary, accounting, ownership, court, insurance, or formal appraisal advice. Consult appropriately qualified professionals regarding appointment authority, property ownership, probate procedure, beneficiary rights, required valuations, taxes, court approval, accounting, and distribution of proceeds.