Trusted estate jewelry buyers in the Twin Cities. We appraise inherited collections, antique and Victorian pieces, Art Deco signed jewelry, and full estate lots — with the discretion and care these pieces deserve. GIA Certified Gemologist, written appraisals for probate, same-day cash.
Same-day cash. No obligation.
Inherited collections, antique heirlooms, designer signed pieces, mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco — every era is welcome. Each piece evaluated individually for melt + designer + stones + period premium.
All karats accepted: 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K
Diamonds and gemstones in your jewelry are appraised separately by our GIA Certified Gemologist — you get paid for both the gold and the stones.
We're not a faceless corporation. We're a wife-and-husband team and GIA Certified Gemologist who've spent 45+ years out-paying pawn shops, chain jewelers, and mail-in services in the Twin Cities. Low overhead + direct buying = more cash to you.
No expensive storefronts. No corporate overhead. That savings goes straight into your pocket—up to 30% more than our closest competitor.
Accept our offer and walk out with cash. No checks. No waiting.
Not happy with our offer? No problem. Walk away anytime—no hard feelings.
45+ years and counting. Our reputation is our livelihood. We treat every customer like family.
Gold Buyers Twin Cities is a division of Landmark Diamonds & Precious Metals, Inc.
WCCO TV's #1 Appraiser.
Three simple steps. No hassle. No hidden fees.
Call us at (612) 802-9686 or fill out our form. Tell us what you have—we'll set up a time to meet.
Each piece is weighed, karat-tested, authenticated, and evaluated for designer, antique, and stone premium. Written line-item appraisal available for probate or your records.
Accept our offer and receive cash on the spot. Don't like it? Walk away—no pressure, no obligation.
We pay top dollar to families across the Twin Cities — and offer free house calls and bank meets within 70 miles of St. Louis Park.
Don't see your city? We likely serve your area too. Call (612) 802-9686 to find out.
Real reviews from real customers of Landmark Diamonds & Precious Metals.
"Mark and Susan were incredibly helpful in presenting options and guidance for the sale of my diamond ring. Both are knowledgeable and realistic about the business."
"Mark was great to work with, he is very knowledgeable and took time to answer all my questions. I didn't feel rushed and was happy with the outcome."
"Professional, easy to work with and gave us their total attention. We got a great price for our gold, much higher than other jewelers offered. Excellent referral to an artist who helped us to design just what we wanted."
"A wonderful experience. Both fair, considerate, respectful, and informative. Mark was a joy to speak with. He helped us understand the fair value of it, cleaning to improve shine and overall appeal. Honestly one of the kindest, most considerate salesmen I have ever worked with."
"My Bride had an old gold watch that she didn't wear anymore. Mark not only offered us 7.67% more than others had offered, but he said he would pay us extra if he sold it for more than anticipated. He even met us at our own bank. So ethical and professional!"
"Mark not only offered us 7.67% more than others had offered, he even met us at our own bank so we could deposit the cash right away. He was so ethical and professional that we want to highly recommend him to others!"
Gold Buyers Twin Cities is a division of Landmark Diamonds & Precious Metals, Inc. Reviews shown are from Landmark Diamonds & Precious Metals customers.
That's exactly what we're here for. Estate collections often span multiple eras, makers, and metals — and most heirs have no inventory. We sort, identify, weigh, test, and price every piece in front of you. By the end, you'll know what you have AND what it's worth — even if you decide not to sell. The education is part of the service.
Fair concern — and the right way to protect against it is to sell to a buyer with a GIA Certified Gemologist who actually recognizes period craftsmanship, designer signatures, and gemstone quality. A pawn shop melts a Victorian mourning brooch as scrap. We see it for what it is and pay accordingly. Always get a second opinion if you're unsure — we welcome the comparison.
Not at all — large estates are our specialty. For collections that don't easily transport, we offer free house calls and bank meets within 70 miles. We bring the certified scale, XRF tester, and reference materials to you. A typical 100-piece estate evaluation takes 90-120 minutes on-site, with a written line-item appraisal. Discreet, organized, respectful of the family's time.
"Estate jewelry" is a trade term for any pre-owned jewelry — typically inherited from a relative or part of a deceased person's estate, but also including pieces sold by the original owner. We buy entire estate jewelry collections: antique Victorian and Edwardian pieces, Art Deco and mid-century designs, signed designer pieces (Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef), gold chains and bracelets, gemstone-set rings, brooches, lockets, cufflinks, charm bracelets, and mourning jewelry. Mixed eras, mixed values, mixed conditions — all welcome.
For most estate jewelry sales, no — a valid government-issued photo ID is all that's required to complete the transaction. However, if you're selling on behalf of an estate that's still in probate, you may need Letters Testamentary or a similar court document showing your authority to sell the estate's assets. We can provide written appraisals at any stage for probate inventory, tax basis, or insurance purposes — separate from the actual sale.
Each piece is evaluated on three dimensions: gold/platinum content (weighed and karat-tested in front of you), gemstone quality (assessed by our GIA Certified Gemologist), and collector premium (designer signatures, antique craftsmanship, period rarity). The final offer is the sum of these three — not just melt. For larger estates, we provide a line-item written appraisal so you can see exactly what each piece contributed to the total.
Depends on what's in the collection. For mixed estates with everyday gold and a few standout pieces, we typically appraise the whole lot together and present one number — efficient and fair. For estates with significant designer or antique pieces, we may recommend separating those for individual evaluation, since they carry premium beyond bulk pricing. We'll advise honestly which approach gets you the most cash.
Yes. We offer free house calls and bank meets within 70 miles of St. Louis Park for estates large enough to warrant on-site evaluation. This is especially helpful when the collection is too valuable to transport casually, when there are multiple family members involved, or when the estate is being handled by an executor. Call (612) 802-9686 to discuss whether a house call makes sense for your situation.
We'll tell you. If a piece has significant antique, designer, or historical value, we identify it and price it accordingly — not as scrap. If a piece has sentimental value to you that exceeds its market value, we'll say so honestly and you can decide whether to sell or keep it. Our role is to give you a complete picture so the decision is informed. We've talked plenty of clients out of selling pieces that meant more to them than the cash.
How estate jewelry is appraised, what to expect during the process, and how to make sure inherited pieces get the value they deserve
Inheriting jewelry is rarely simple. The pieces often span decades or even generations — Victorian mourning brooches, Art Deco engagement rings, mid-century cocktail pieces, modern designer signed jewelry. Many heirs don't know what they have. Some pieces are valuable for their gold content; others are valuable for their craftsmanship, designer signatures, gemstone quality, or historical period. Selling without an expert appraisal almost guarantees losing money.
As experienced estate jewelry buyers, our process is built around a simple truth: each piece in an estate has its own story and its own value. We don't bulk-melt. We don't pay one flat rate per gram across the whole collection. Instead, we sort, identify, and evaluate each piece individually — weighing the gold, testing the karat, assessing the stones, authenticating signatures, and recognizing period premium. The total offer reflects what each piece is genuinely worth, not what's easiest to calculate.
An estate collection comes in mixed. First step is sorting — gold from costume, designer from generic, antique from modern, set pieces from singles. We do this together with you so you understand what's in front of you. Costume and silverplate items are flagged early so no time is wasted.
Every gold or platinum piece is weighed on a certified scale and karat-tested with XRF or acid (non-destructive). Stones are evaluated by our GIA Certified Gemologist for type, cut, color, clarity, and carat where applicable. You see every step. Verified materials mean honest pricing.
Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef, Bvlgari, David Yurman, Patek Philippe, Rolex — these signatures add real money. So do period markers: Victorian (1837-1901), Edwardian (1901-1910), Art Deco (1920s-30s), Mid-Century Modern (1940s-60s). We authenticate maker's marks, hallmarks, and period signifiers and price the premium accordingly — never as scrap.
For larger estates, you receive a written, line-item appraisal showing each piece, its material, weight, karat, premium components, and individual value. This is useful for probate inventory, tax basis records, equitable division among heirs, or simply your own records — separate from the offer to buy.
Mourning lockets, sentimental hairwork pieces, garnet sets, micromosaic brooches, seed pearl jewelry, opal rings, gold filigree. Period craftsmanship adds significant premium beyond melt — we authenticate and pay accordingly.
Geometric Deco rings, platinum and diamond cocktail pieces, retro 1940s gold, mid-century modernist designs, charm bracelets, costume sets by mainstream designers. Period clarity and condition both matter to value.
Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bvlgari, Boucheron, Buccellati, David Webb, Patek Philippe, Rolex. Vintage signed pieces often carry significant collector premium — sometimes multiples of melt value. Authenticated and priced individually.
Whole jewelry boxes, drawer lots, decades of accumulated pieces, mixed eras and unknowns. We sort, identify, weigh, test, and price each component. Written line-item appraisal included. Free house calls for estates too valuable to transport.
If you're looking for estate jewelry buyers near me in the Twin Cities, the right choice depends on more than price. Discretion, expertise, and patience matter. Estates often come with grief, family complexity, or probate timelines — we handle each engagement with the appropriate care. Our office at 6528 W Lake St in St. Louis Park is by appointment only, and we offer free house calls within 70 miles for collections that shouldn't be transported.
Twin Cities families bring estate collections to us from Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Edina, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Woodbury, and across the metro. We've handled estates ranging from a single inherited engagement ring to multi-generational collections spanning a century of jewelry — Victorian through contemporary, costume through high-end designer. The process scales to whatever the estate requires.
An average gold buyer melts a Victorian mourning brooch as scrap. A pawn shop pays a flat per-gram rate on a Tiffany Schlumberger ring. We recognize what's actually in front of us — period craftsmanship, designer signatures, gem quality — and pay accordingly. That difference often runs into thousands of dollars per significant piece.
Estate sales are rarely just transactions. We've worked with hundreds of Twin Cities families through inheritance, probate, downsizing, and loss. No pressure tactics, no rush, no judgment about why or when you're selling. We can advise on division among heirs, appraisals for tax basis, and whether to sell or hold — honestly.
For estates in probate or being divided among heirs, you need documented valuations — not just a buyer's offer. We provide line-item written appraisals showing each piece's gold weight, karat, gemstone components, designer or period premium, and total value. Useful for probate inventory, equitable division, tax basis records, and insurance.
WCCO TV's #1 Appraiser. BBB Accredited A+ rating. Over 5,000 customers served. Five-star Google reviews from estate executors, attorneys, and families who've trusted us with significant inheritances. Reputation earned over four decades — not a tagline, a track record.
An executor or attorney needs documented appraisals for probate inventory, then a buyer for the assets. We provide both — written line-item appraisals at fair market value, plus a firm purchase offer if the family chooses to sell. Discreet handling, executor-friendly timelines.
A parent or grandparent's collection — decades of accumulated pieces, mixed eras, mixed values, often unknown to the heir. We sort, identify, and price each piece individually. Designer items, gemstones, and antique premiums are evaluated separately, never lumped as scrap.
Moving to assisted living, downsizing the family home, or simplifying after a loss. Decades of jewelry need to be evaluated and either kept, divided, or sold. We handle the inventory and pricing so the family can make informed decisions without pressure.
When multiple heirs are dividing an estate, written appraisals at fair market value are essential — they prevent disputes and let everyone agree on what each piece is worth. We provide the appraisals; the family decides what to keep, what to sell, and how to split.
Free, no-obligation appraisal — in our St. Louis Park office or at your home for larger collections. Written line-item valuations available for probate. GIA Certified Gemologist, 45+ years of estate experience, same-day cash if you choose to sell.
Call (612) 802-9686Get your free, no-obligation appraisal today. Call Mark or Susan directly, or fill out the form. House calls available for larger estates.
Call (612) 802-9686Transporting an inherited collection isn't always practical — or safe. We offer free house calls and bank meets throughout the Twin Cities metro (Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, and Washington counties) and within 70 miles of St. Louis Park. We bring the certified scale, XRF tester, and reference materials to you.
6528 W Lake St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 — By Appointment Only
Same-day cash. No obligation.
