Understand what you have before deciding what comes next
Private, appointment-only evaluations at our Austin showroom for inherited jewelry, diamonds, watches, coins and precious metals. Your initial evaluation is complimentary, with no obligation to sell.
If you've inherited a diamond ring, old gold jewelry, a coin collection or a group of valuables you can't identify, you do not need to research and price every item before asking for help. The Diamond Room in Austin offers private appointments to discuss qualifying inherited jewelry, diamonds, luxury watches, gold, silver, coins and precious metals. We'll help you understand what you have and which next steps may make sense.
You can consider keeping, repairing, restoring, redesigning, trading or selling different pieces. Your initial conversation and purchase evaluation are complimentary, and there is no obligation to sell. Formal written appraisals are separate professional services.
Collections may include engagement rings, loose diamonds, gemstone jewelry, gold or platinum jewelry, signed designer pieces, select luxury watches, American and international gold and silver coins, collectible coins, bullion bars, rounds and unfamiliar items. Value may depend on much more than metal weight: stone characteristics, maker, condition, rarity, authenticity, collector interest and current market demand can matter.
Large collections: If the collection is substantial or especially valuable, contact us first to describe its scope. An off-site evaluation may be possible after an initial discussion.
Sometimes identification and basic care guidance are all you need. You do not need to sell a meaningful family piece to benefit from an evaluation.
Older jewelry may have worn prongs, thinning metal or loose settings. Before wearing an heirloom regularly, consider a condition assessment. Explore heirloom jewelry repair and restoration in Austin.
A diamond or gemstone may be suitable for a new design, while original metals and settings may require separate evaluation. Learn about custom jewelry design in Austin.
We consider qualifying fine jewelry, diamonds, select luxury watches, coins, bullion and precious metals for purchase. Start with our estate jewelry and diamond buyer page.
A qualifying piece may have potential trade value toward a new purchase. See sell or trade jewelry for how outright offers differ from conditional trade allowances.
If a written valuation is needed for insurance, probate, estate or tax purposes, ask about a separate professional appraisal. A complimentary initial purchase evaluation is not a substitute for a formal written appraisal.
Some coins are worth primarily their gold or silver content; others may have collector premiums influenced by date, mint mark, condition, certification and demand. Cleaning a collectible coin can reduce its value. Keep coins as you received them until you've had appropriate guidance. Learn more about selling gold and silver coins in Austin.
We consider qualifying gold and silver bars, bullion coins, rounds and substantial precious-metal collections. Current spot prices provide context, but product type, purity, weight, market demand and available premiums also matter. Explore selling gold and silver bullion in Austin.
Usually, no. The Diamond Room independently evaluates items it is interested in buying and makes its own purchase offer. A formal appraisal and a buyer's offer answer different questions, so an appraisal's stated value should not be assumed to be the amount a buyer will pay. Ask us if formal documentation would serve your situation.
An inherited collection can raise questions about which pieces should be worn, preserved, redesigned, gifted or sold. One approach is to use an heirloom's design or suitable stones as inspiration for multiple meaningful new pieces. The right solution depends on family preferences and the items themselves. We can explain jewelry and design options, but decisions about ownership and estate distribution belong to the family and its advisers.
Before dividing, moving or selling a loved one's jewelry and valuables, make a simple inventory and identify pieces with sentimental importance. Do not assume older items have no value or that everything should be sold. A private evaluation may help you decide which pieces to document, keep, gift, repair, reproduce or sell.
Share what you know about the jewelry, coins or valuables, even if you can't identify them yet. We'll follow up to arrange a private appointment at our Austin showroom.
Photos are helpful but not required.
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Not sure where to begin? Start with what you know and we'll help with the rest.
No. Bring available information and describe what you have. We can start with an initial discussion of the pieces and options.
The initial conversation and purchase evaluation are complimentary. Formal written appraisals are separate professional services.
No. You may keep some pieces, sell others or consider restoration or redesign.
We consider qualifying gold, silver and collectible coin collections, including substantial holdings. Contact us about particularly large collections in advance.
Do not clean collectible coins before evaluation because cleaning can reduce their value. Ask for guidance before altering fragile or unfamiliar items.
We can discuss mixed collections containing qualifying fine jewelry, diamonds, select luxury watches, coins and precious metals.
Usually not. We make our own buying evaluation. A formal written appraisal may be useful for a different purpose.
Contact us first. An off-site evaluation may be possible after discussing the general scope.
Start with what you know. Complimentary initial evaluation; no obligation to sell. Contact us to request an appointment.
Private appointments only.