Sell Estate Jewelry Before a Home Cleanout

A home cleanout can move quickly. Family members, movers, donation services, estate-sale workers, cleaners, contractors, and junk-removal crews may all be working inside the property at the same time.

Jewelry should be removed and secured before the cleanout begins.

Estate jewelry is small, easy to overlook, and often stored in unexpected places. A collection may be divided among jewelry boxes, dresser drawers, purses, envelopes, coat pockets, bathroom cabinets, safes, storage bins, sewing boxes, watch cases, and bedside tables.

During a fast cleanout, older watches, single earrings, sterling silver jewelry, vintage costume jewelry, signed designer pieces, family keepsakes, and important paperwork can accidentally be donated, discarded, separated, or packed into the wrong container.

Handling the jewelry first gives the family time to secure the collection, identify definite keepsakes, confirm who is authorized to sell, preserve matching pieces, gather available records, and consider a private purchase offer for qualifying items.

Estate Jewelry Exchange USA purchases estate jewelry, inherited jewelry, older watches, sterling silver jewelry, vintage costume jewelry, signed designer pieces, and mixed family collections through scheduled private appointments in Orange County.

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

The Quick Answer

Before cleaners, movers, donation services, or junk-removal crews begin:

1. Search the home for jewelry, watches, boxes, and paperwork.
2. Move everything to one private and secure area.
3. Separate definite family keepsakes.
4. Confirm who is authorized to make selling decisions.
5. Keep matching pieces and watch accessories together.
6. Do not discard broken, tangled, unsigned, or unfamiliar jewelry.
7. Create a simple container or inventory list.
8. Consider a private buying appointment before the property is cleared.
9. Remove the jewelry from the home or secure it before the cleanout resumes.

The jewelry does not need to be completely identified, individually priced, repaired, or arranged like retail inventory before requesting an appointment.

Why Jewelry Should Be Handled Before the Cleanout

A home cleanout is usually designed to remove a large amount of property efficiently.

The project may involve:

• Furniture
• Clothing
• Kitchenware
• Books
• Paperwork
• Decorations
• Tools
• Electronics
• Collectibles
• Personal belongings
• Donation items
• Trash and damaged property

Jewelry requires a different approach because it is small, personal, and easily mixed with ordinary household items.

A jewelry box may be treated as an empty decorative box. A small envelope may be discarded without being opened. A purse scheduled for donation may contain earrings or a watch. Loose jewelry may be hidden under drawer liners, inside cosmetic bags, or among sewing supplies.

Once a donation truck, dumpster, moving container, or cleanout vehicle leaves the property, recovering a missing piece may be difficult or impossible.

Start Before Anyone Begins Removing Property

The safest time to gather estate jewelry is before the cleanout team enters the home.

Complete the jewelry search before:

• Donation boxes are sealed
• Furniture drawers are emptied
• Closets are cleared
• Purses and bags are donated
• Paperwork is shredded
• Storage bins are removed
• Trash containers are filled
• Movers begin packing
• Estate-sale property is organized
• Contractors begin repairs

When the cleanout has already started, pause work in areas where jewelry may still be stored until those areas have been checked.

Where Estate Jewelry May Be Hidden

Many families expect to find jewelry in one main jewelry box. In reality, pieces may have been stored throughout the home over many years.

Check:

• Jewelry boxes and travel cases
• Dresser and nightstand drawers
• Closet shelves
• Purses, handbags, wallets, and cosmetic bags
• Desk drawers and filing cabinets
• Small envelopes and folded tissue paper
• Watch boxes and eyeglass cases
• Bathroom cabinets and medicine cabinets
• Safes and lockboxes
• Safe-deposit-box records
• Sewing boxes and craft containers
• Coat, jacket, and robe pockets
• Shoe boxes
• Storage bins
• Luggage
• Bedside containers
• Kitchen drawers used for miscellaneous items
• Boxes labeled with a family member’s name

Do not assume an ordinary box is empty until it has been checked carefully.

Search for More Than Finished Jewelry

The search should include jewelry-related items that may not look important by themselves.

Keep:

• Single earrings
• Loose stones
• Broken chains
• Detached clasps
• Loose charms
• Extra watch links
• Watch bands and straps
• Watch warranty and service cards
• Empty branded jewelry boxes
• Original tags
• Old receipts
• Appraisal documents
• Certificates and laboratory reports
• Family notes
• Photographs showing jewelry being worn

A single component may complete another piece found later. A box or record may help identify the maker, model, previous owner, or original matching set.

Assign One Person to Control the Jewelry Search

When several people are helping with the cleanout, assign one responsible person to oversee the jewelry.

That person can:

• Receive jewelry found in different rooms
• Maintain the container list
• Keep family keepsakes separate
• Store paperwork with the collection
• Prevent pieces from entering donation or trash containers
• Communicate with the executor, trustee, or owner
• Arrange the private appointment
• Confirm what leaves and returns from the appointment

This reduces the chance that several relatives or workers will create separate, incomplete groups without realizing the pieces belong together.

Create a Jewelry Hold Area

Choose one secure area where jewelry and related records can be placed temporarily.

The hold area should be:

• Private
• Well lit
• Dry
• Away from open doors
• Away from donation and trash piles
• Unavailable to unrelated workers
• Supervised when people are inside the property
• Lockable when no authorized person is present

Do not leave jewelry on a kitchen counter, open table, bed, or other surface where it may be moved during the cleanout.

Use secure, closed containers and label them clearly.

Use a Simple Container System

A large collection does not need to be professionally cataloged before an appointment. A simple container system can still provide valuable control.

For example:

• Container 1: Rings and small boxes
• Container 2: Necklaces and bracelets
• Container 3: Brooches and earrings
• Container 4: Watches, bands, and extra links
• Container 5: Vintage costume jewelry
• Container 6: Broken pieces and loose components
• Container 7: Receipts, appraisals, certificates, and family notes

Write down the number of containers and the room where each group was found.

The goal is not to decide the value of every piece. The goal is to prevent loss and maintain an understandable record.

Confirm Who Has Authority to Handle the Jewelry

Before jewelry is sold, confirm who owns it and who may make the decision.

The authorized person may be:

• The current owner
• A surviving spouse or joint owner
• An executor or personal representative
• A trustee
• A beneficiary who has already received the jewelry
• Another properly authorized estate representative

Access to the home does not automatically create authority to sell everything found inside.

Jewelry affected by probate, trust instructions, shared ownership, beneficiary rights, a court order, or a family disagreement should remain outside the selling group until the issue is resolved.

Questions about legal authority, probate, trusts, taxes, or beneficiary rights should be directed to an appropriately qualified professional.

Remove Definite Family Keepsakes

Do not bring the entire collection to a buying appointment before the family has removed obvious keepsakes.

Set aside:

• Wedding and anniversary jewelry the family plans to retain
• A parent’s or grandparent’s everyday watch
• Jewelry shown in meaningful family photographs
• Religious and cultural pieces
• Items promised to children or grandchildren
• Pieces directed to a named beneficiary
• Jewelry requested by an appropriate heir
• Items involved in a disagreement
• Anything the family is not ready to sell

Place these pieces in a separate container clearly marked:

Family Keepsakes — Not for Sale

Do not leave the keepsake container inside the general cleanout area.

For a detailed process, visit How to Separate Family Keepsakes From Jewelry You May Sell.

Keep Disputed and Undecided Jewelry Separate

Some pieces may not be definite keepsakes, but the family may still need additional time.

Create a separate group for:

• Jewelry requested by more than one person
• Pieces with unclear ownership
• Items mentioned in estate or trust documents
• Jewelry that may require a formal appraisal
• Items being considered for equal family distribution
• Pieces that may require court or professional guidance

Do not mix disputed or undecided jewelry into the group approved for sale.

Keep Matching Pieces Together

Matching pieces are frequently separated during home cleanouts.

Look for:

• Pairs of earrings
• Necklace and earring sets
• Brooch and earring sets
• Bracelet and necklace sets
• Paired dress clips
• Cufflinks and matching tie bars
• Watches and extra links
• Charms and their original bracelets
• Necklaces and detached clasps

Pieces may have been stored in different rooms or containers.

Similar stones, colors, patterns, signatures, and construction can indicate that items belong together.

A complete matching group may receive more interest than individual pieces that have been separated.

Do Not Discard Broken or Incomplete Jewelry

Broken jewelry should remain with the collection until it has been considered.

Keep:

• Single earrings
• Broken necklaces
• Loose stones
• Damaged brooches
• Incomplete bracelets
• Non-running watches
• Missing watch links found separately
• Bent pins
• Pieces with missing stones
• Unknown metal components

Damage does not remove all possible buyer interest.

A damaged piece may still receive attention because of its maker, rarity, design, materials, useful parts, or restoration potential.

Place loose parts in small secure bags. Label the bag when the related piece is known.

Do Not Discard Costume Jewelry

Vintage costume jewelry is often discarded during cleanouts because it may not appear traditionally expensive.

Older costume jewelry can receive collector interest because of:

• Maker or designer
• Age
• Construction
• Color combinations
• Unusual designs
• Figural subjects
• Matching sets
• Condition
• Rarity

A signed costume piece may be mixed with ordinary accessories. An unsigned piece may still be collectible because of its design or construction.

Keep costume jewelry with the broader collection instead of placing it directly into a donation box.

Do Not Throw Away Old Boxes

Original boxes may help identify or complete a piece.

Keep:

• Branded jewelry boxes
• Watch boxes
• Ring boxes
• Designer pouches
• Boxes containing item numbers
• Boxes with handwritten family notes
• Containers holding extra watch links or components

A branded box does not automatically prove that the jewelry inside originally came with it. Families often reused boxes.

Keep uncertain boxes with the collection until the relationship is better understood.

Preserve Appraisals, Receipts, and Certificates

Important records may be stored separately from the jewelry.

Check filing cabinets, desks, safes, tax files, insurance folders, and boxes of personal papers for:

• Old appraisals
• Purchase receipts
• Insurance schedules
• Laboratory reports
• Certificates
• Warranty cards
• Watch service records
• Repair records
• Original tags
• Estate inventories

An old appraisal amount is not automatically the current selling price. The document may still contain useful descriptions, photographs, measurements, serial numbers, maker information, and earlier condition notes.

Search Purses and Clothing Before Donation

Purses, wallets, coats, robes, and clothing pockets should be checked before donation.

People sometimes store jewelry temporarily in:

• Zippered purse compartments
• Small cosmetic bags
• Coin pockets
• Travel wallets
• Coat pockets
• Suit jacket pockets
• Small cloth pouches
• Eyeglass cases

Assign an authorized person to inspect these items before they enter a donation container.

Check Paper and Envelopes Before Shredding

Small jewelry pieces and records may be wrapped in tissue, placed in envelopes, or stored inside folded papers.

Before shredding or discarding paperwork:

• Open small envelopes
• Check folded tissue paper
• Review insurance files
• Look for receipts and appraisal photographs
• Check envelopes labeled with names or dates
• Review safe-deposit-box records
• Preserve estate and trust documents

Do not allow a general document-destruction service to remove unchecked boxes of personal papers.

Keep Jewelry Away From Cleanout Workers

The jewelry should be removed from rooms where cleanout workers are operating.

Do not leave jewelry:

• Inside furniture being removed
• Inside unlocked drawers
• Near donation piles
• Near packing materials
• Inside closets being cleared
• On countertops
• Inside vehicles
• Near open trash containers

Cleanout workers should not be expected to identify family keepsakes, matching sets, signed jewelry, or collectible watches while handling the entire contents of a home.

Use a Jewelry Removal Log

For a larger estate, create a short removal log.

The log may record:

• Date the jewelry was gathered
• Name of the person overseeing the collection
• Number of containers
• General description of each container
• Where the items were found
• Where the collection was moved
• Which pieces were separated as keepsakes
• Who transported the collection
• Appointment date
• Jewelry sold, retained, or returned

This can help an executor, trustee, or family representative maintain a clear record during a busy property transition.

Decide Whether the Jewelry Should Leave the Property

After the collection is gathered, decide whether it should be transported to a secure location or remain at the estate property.

Moving the jewelry may make sense when:

• The home will be open to multiple workers
• The property is vacant
• The locks are being changed
• Contractors will be entering
• The cleanout will continue for several days
• The collection is manageable and can be transported securely

Keeping the jewelry at the property may make sense when:

• The collection is large
• Transportation is difficult
• The owner has mobility limitations
• An executor or trustee controls the property
• The jewelry is stored securely
• An approved on-site appointment can be arranged

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

Consider a Private Buying Appointment Before the Cleanout Continues

A private estate jewelry buyer considers purchasing qualifying jewelry directly from the owner or authorized seller.

The buyer may consider:

• Individual pieces
• Matching sets
• Older watches
• Sterling silver jewelry
• Signed designer pieces
• Vintage costume jewelry
• Mixed jewelry boxes
• Several containers from an estate
• A large or lifelong collection

When the jewelry fits the buyer’s current purchasing interests, an offer may be made for individual pieces, selected groups, or a qualifying collection.

The seller may ask questions and decide whether to accept or decline.

Jewelry that is not purchased remains with the seller.

For a full explanation, visit How an Estate Jewelry Buyout Works.

Why Some Families Sell Before the Home Is Cleared

Fewer Small Valuables Remain at the Property

Completing a qualifying private sale may reduce the amount of jewelry that must be secured, transported, stored, or divided during the cleanout.

The Collection Can Be Considered Together

Matching pieces, watches, costume jewelry, signed pieces, and mixed items can be presented before the collection is divided among different boxes or locations.

Family Keepsakes Can Be Protected

The family has time to remove sentimental pieces before cleaners and movers begin handling personal property.

The Seller May Receive a Direct Offer

The authorized seller can consider a direct purchase offer without waiting for an estate sale, auction date, or future consignment customer.

The Home Cleanout Can Continue With Less Confusion

Once the jewelry has been retained, sold, or placed into secure storage, the cleanout team can focus on furniture and general household property.

A Private Sale Is Not Required for Every Piece

The family may use more than one option.

For example:

• Keep sentimental jewelry
• Sell qualifying mixed jewelry privately
• Seek a specialist for one unusual piece
• Consider auction for an appropriate specialized item
• Place remaining general jewelry in an estate sale
• Donate suitable items after the family’s decisions are complete

The important step is to make these decisions before the cleanout removes the opportunity.

Home Cleanout Versus Estate Sale

A home cleanout and an estate sale are not the same process.

An estate sale attempts to sell household property to shoppers. A cleanout may focus on removing, donating, recycling, transporting, or discarding the remaining contents.

Jewelry can be lost during either process.

Before an estate sale, jewelry should be separated before it is priced and publicly displayed.

Before a home cleanout, jewelry should be separated before drawers, purses, boxes, furniture, and paperwork are removed from the property.

When Jewelry Is Found During the Cleanout

Jewelry is sometimes discovered after work has begun.

When that happens:

1. Pause work in the immediate area.
2. Move the jewelry to the secure hold area.
3. Record where it was found.
4. Notify the owner, executor, trustee, or authorized representative.
5. Search nearby containers for matching pieces.
6. Keep boxes and documents found with it.
7. Separate disputed or sentimental pieces.
8. Update the inventory or removal log.

Do not place newly discovered jewelry into a donation or estate-sale group without first confirming authority and family decisions.

When Jewelry Is Found Inside Furniture

Before furniture is donated or removed, check:

• All drawers
• Hidden or lined compartments
• Behind drawer boxes
• Under removable drawer liners
• Inside vanity compartments
• Inside secretarial desks
• Inside bedside tables
• Inside sewing cabinets

Small pieces can slide behind a drawer or fall beneath a liner.

When Jewelry Is Found in a Safe

Do not assume everything inside a safe belongs to the same person or has the same ownership status.

A safe may contain:

• Family jewelry
• Property belonging to a spouse
• Items held for children
• Estate documents
• Appraisals and receipts
• Safe-deposit-box keys
• Jewelry already directed to a beneficiary

Inventory the contents and confirm authority before arranging a sale.

When Several Family Members Are Helping

Several relatives may be sorting different rooms at the same time.

Establish a simple rule:

Every piece of jewelry, watch, jewelry box, and related document goes to the designated jewelry coordinator.

Do not allow each person to create a separate private pile without recording it. This can separate matching sets and create later uncertainty about where pieces went.

When the Owner Is Still Living

A home cleanout may occur while helping a parent or older adult downsize or move.

The owner should remain involved in jewelry decisions whenever possible and appropriate.

Ask the owner:

• Which pieces should remain as keepsakes?
• Was anything promised to a family member?
• Are matching pieces stored elsewhere?
• Are receipts or records kept in another location?
• Which jewelry is being worn or retained?
• Which pieces may be considered for sale?

Helping someone organize property does not automatically create authority to sell it.

When the Property Must Be Cleared Quickly

Some cleanouts occur under a short deadline because of:

• A property sale
• End of a lease
• Transfer to assisted living
• Contractor access
• Insurance requirements
• Probate or estate deadlines
• Scheduled donation or removal services

Even under time pressure, do not allow jewelry to enter the general cleanout stream.

Gather and secure the jewelry first. The family can make a final selling decision after the collection is protected.

Office Appointment or On-Site Appointment?

An office appointment may work well for:

• Individual pieces
• Several jewelry boxes
• Older watches
• Selected groups
• Collections that can be transported securely

An on-site appointment may be considered when:

• The collection is larger
• The owner cannot travel easily
• Transportation creates difficulty
• The jewelry should remain at the estate property
• An executor or trustee controls access
• The home is actively being prepared for cleanout or sale

On-site visits are considered case by case based on the collection, location, access, travel, and circumstances. Every visit must be scheduled and approved in advance.

Preparing the Estate Property for an On-Site Appointment

For an approved on-site appointment:

• Pause cleanout work in the jewelry area
• Gather the collection in one secure room
• Use a stable table with good lighting
• Keep donation and trash containers elsewhere
• Remove unrelated personal documents
• Have the authorized seller present
• Keep family keepsakes outside the selling group
• Have available boxes and paperwork nearby
• Limit unrelated foot traffic

The buying appointment should not take place in the middle of active packing, cleaning, or furniture removal.

What to Bring to an Office Appointment

Bring:

• The jewelry approved for consideration
• Matching pieces
• Original boxes
• Available receipts and certificates
• Old appraisals
• Watch bands and extra links
• Loose components
• A simple inventory for a larger collection
• Seller identification
• Authority documents when appropriate

The collection does not need to be professionally displayed or individually priced.

Review What to Bring to an Estate Jewelry Appointment before preparing the collection.

What Happens During the Buying Appointment?

The general process is:

1. The seller presents the jewelry approved for consideration.
2. The collection is reviewed in manageable groups.
3. Jewelry fitting the buyer’s current purchasing interests is identified.
4. An offer may be made for selected pieces or a qualifying collection.
5. The seller asks questions.
6. The seller accepts or declines.
7. The final purchase group is confirmed.
8. Payment is completed when an offer is accepted and the transaction is finalized.
9. Jewelry not purchased remains with the seller.

There is no obligation to accept an offer.

Read What Happens During an Estate Jewelry Buying Appointment? for more information.

Questions to Ask Before Accepting an Offer

• Which jewelry is included?
• Which pieces are not included?
• Is the offer for individual pieces or the group?
• Would removing a piece change the amount?
• Are boxes and accessories included?
• How will payment be completed?
• What transaction record will be provided?
• What happens to declined jewelry?
• Does the offer apply only during the appointment?
• May the seller decline?

The purchase group, payment, and jewelry being returned should be clear before the transaction is completed.

What Happens to Jewelry That Is Not Purchased?

Jewelry outside the completed purchase remains with the seller.

The family may:

• Keep it
• Seek another specialist
• Consider an auction or consignment arrangement
• Include suitable pieces in an estate sale
• Donate appropriate items
• Store the jewelry for a later decision

A declined piece is not automatically worthless. It may simply fall outside the buyer’s specialty, current demand, condition requirements, or inventory needs.

Remove All Remaining Jewelry Before the Cleanout Resumes

After the appointment, do not return declined jewelry to an unsecured area of the home.

Before restarting the cleanout:

1. Confirm which jewelry was purchased.
2. Confirm all declined pieces were returned.
3. Confirm keepsakes remain separate.
4. Confirm loose components and documents are accounted for.
5. Move remaining jewelry to secure storage.
6. Update the estate inventory or removal log.

Common Home-Cleanout Mistakes

Waiting Until the Cleanout Is Underway

Gather jewelry before drawers, closets, purses, and paperwork are removed.

Assuming All Jewelry Is in One Box

Search several rooms and storage locations.

Donating Purses Without Checking Them

Inspect every compartment and small pouch.

Discarding Broken or Costume Jewelry

Keep damaged, unsigned, mismatched, and unfamiliar pieces until they have been considered.

Throwing Away Empty Boxes

Boxes may contain identifying information or belong to jewelry found elsewhere.

Allowing Several People to Create Separate Jewelry Piles

Use one jewelry coordinator and one secure hold area.

Leaving Jewelry at a Vacant Property

Move manageable collections to secure storage or arrange an approved on-site appointment.

Selling Before Confirming Authority

Ownership and authority should be clear before any transaction.

Mixing Keepsakes With the Selling Group

Store definite keepsakes separately and label them clearly.

Failing to Check Paperwork

Old appraisals, receipts, and certificates may be stored away from the jewelry.

Home-Cleanout Jewelry Checklist

Estate, Property, or Owner: _________________________

Authorized Representative: ________________________

Cleanout Start Date: _______________________________

Cleanout Company or Service: _______________________

Jewelry Coordinator: _______________________________

Home Searched Before Removal Began: Yes / No

Jewelry Hold Area Created: Yes / No

Number of Jewelry Containers: ______________________

Purses and Clothing Checked: Yes / No

Furniture Drawers Checked: Yes / No

Safes and Lockboxes Checked: Yes / No

Paperwork and Envelopes Checked: Yes / No

Family Keepsakes Separated: Yes / No

Disputed Pieces Separated: Yes / No

Matching Sets Kept Together: Yes / No

Broken Pieces and Loose Parts Preserved: Yes / No

Boxes and Records Preserved: Yes / No

Authority to Sell Confirmed: Yes / No

Office or On-Site Appointment: _____________________

Appointment Date: _________________________________

Jewelry Sold: _____________________________________

Jewelry Retained: _________________________________

Jewelry Moved to Secure Storage: Yes / No

Cleanout May Resume: Yes / No

Free Guides for Organizing Estate Jewelry

Complete Inherited Jewelry Sorting Guide

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

Download the Complete Inherited Jewelry Sorting Guide

Orange County Inherited Jewelry Selling Checklist

This printable checklist includes family decisions, collection organization, buyer questions, inventory pages, and an appointment-and-offer record.

Download the Orange County Inherited Jewelry Selling Checklist

Common Questions About Jewelry and Home Cleanouts

Should jewelry be removed before a home cleanout?

Yes. Jewelry should be gathered and secured before furniture, clothing, purses, paperwork, storage bins, donations, and trash are removed.

Where should we look for estate jewelry?

Check jewelry boxes, dresser drawers, nightstands, closets, purses, coat pockets, desks, safes, sewing boxes, luggage, storage bins, envelopes, and watch cases.

Should costume jewelry be saved?

Yes. Vintage costume jewelry may receive interest because of its maker, design, construction, condition, rarity, or relationship to a matching set.

Should broken jewelry be discarded?

No. Broken and incomplete jewelry may still receive interest, and loose components may complete another piece found later.

Do we need to identify every piece before requesting an appointment?

No. Basic organization is helpful, but estate collections commonly contain unidentified jewelry.

Can a buyer come to 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.

Can an executor arrange the appointment?

Yes, when the executor has appropriate authority to handle and sell the estate property.

Should family keepsakes be included in the appointment?

No. Definite keepsakes and disputed pieces should be separated before presenting the selling group.

Do we need a formal appraisal before selling?

Not for every direct sale. A formal appraisal may be required for insurance, probate, tax, court, charitable, or financially equal distribution purposes.

Do we have to accept an offer?

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

Request a Private Appointment Before the Home Cleanout

Estate Jewelry Exchange USA works with Orange County families, surviving spouses, executors, trustees, and authorized estate representatives handling estate jewelry before a cleanout, move, estate sale, property transition, or family distribution.

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 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.

Orange County families handling inherited jewelry may also visit our Sell Inherited Jewelry in Orange County page.

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

This page provides general organizational information. It is not legal, probate, trust, tax, fiduciary, accounting, ownership, contract, security, insurance, or formal appraisal advice. Consult appropriately qualified professionals when estate authority, disputed property, court instructions, taxes, formal valuation, or distribution of proceeds is involved.