Easton Estate Jewelry Deserves a Closer Look Than Its Weight Alone.

Separate Purity, Weight, and the Piece’s Other Qualities

18k and other gold purities

A karat mark is useful evidence, but we still inspect and test the item. Higher karat gold contains a larger proportion of gold; that does not mean every piece stamped 18k receives an identical offer. Repairs, mixed components, and authenticity of the markings can affect the assessment. We explain the test results and sort confirmed materials so the calculation does not silently treat an entire jewelry box as one purity.

Visible weighing and a market reference

The weight of a finished item may include stones, a movement, or other parts that are not gold. We explain which material contributes to the metal calculation and show the relevant weights. A spot price describes a market reference for fine gold, while a buying offer reflects the actual item and the transaction. Ask us to show how purity and weight relate to the figure rather than comparing a jewelry weight directly with a fine-gold quotation.

Signed and antique jewelry

Maker, workmanship, condition, and identifiable demand can matter beyond melt value. A signature deserves examination rather than an automatic premium, and age by itself does not prove collectibility. Bring boxes, receipts, and any supporting paperwork with the piece. If those qualities affect our proposal, we explain them. Avoid aggressive polishing before the visit, particularly where it could remove details that help identify the item or assess its original finish.

Broken pieces and small gold items

A broken clasp, one earring, or a damaged ring may still contain valuable gold. Include those pieces rather than discarding them during an estate cleanout. We can also assess dental gold, whose composition should not be guessed from color. Keep known fragments together and mention repairs. Separate testing helps distinguish solid gold from plated or gold-filled material, so a small group receives an explanation instead of being dismissed by appearance.

Gold watches, coins, and bars

A watch needs assessment as an object as well as a collection of materials. A solid-gold case is different from a gold-filled case, and the movement cannot be counted as gold weight. Leave watches intact and bring documentation. Gold coins and bars stored with the jewelry are reviewed separately for their identity, purity, and authenticity. Coins with collector interest may need an individual buying assessment instead of a calculation applied to the entire estate.

Platinum and silver

We buy platinum and assess its confirmed purity and relevant weight separately from gold. A white-colored setting is not enough to identify the metal. Explain any known alterations and bring matching pieces so the review can consider the group accurately.

Sterling services, flatware, and serving pieces also deserve their own review. Marks, pattern, condition, weighted sections, and non-silver components can change the assessment. Keep sets together and tell us their approximate size before arriving, so the silver can be examined alongside the jewelry without treating everything as the same material.

Connecticut requires payment by check or money order for covered precious-metal purchases. Haven’s same-day check payment is our policy when you accept the offer, and you are free to take time before deciding.