Houston, TX · 18+ years
Sell Estate Jewelry in Houston, TX
Gold King buys estate jewelry and full inherited collections in Houston, sorting and valuing every piece with you present.
Estate lots usually contain a mix of solid gold, plated costume pieces, sterling, diamonds and watches. We separate everything on the counter: gold and silver are checked by XRF, our standard method (with acid testing as additional verification where appropriate), diamonds are evaluated with a partnering gemologist, and watches with a partnering watchmaking specialist. You get an itemized offer so you can see exactly what carried value and why.
Call 713-997-0875- Payment
- Cash, wire, checks, Zelle & more
- Appraisal
- Free, no obligation
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9:30AM–7PM, Fri–Sat 9:30AM–8PM, Sun 12–7PM
What Gold King buys
Estate items
- Complete inherited jewelry boxes and collections
- Antique and vintage gold jewelry
- Signed designer pieces — Tiffany, Cartier, David Yurman, Van Cleef
- Brooches, lockets, cameos and pocket watches
How we handle estates
- Free sorting of real metal from costume
- Itemized written offer for the full lot
- Discretion for probate and family settlements
- Larger estates can be appraised by appointment
How we price it
- Signed and collectible pieces are quoted above melt when the market supports it.
- Costume jewelry is identified and returned to you at no charge.
- You may sell the whole lot or only the pieces you choose.
The buying process
- 1
Bring it in
Walk in during store hours, or call 713-997-0875 to arrange an after-hours appointment.
- 2
We evaluate each piece
Gold, silver, platinum and rhodium are checked by XRF, our standard method — with acid testing only where appropriate and with your approval if offered instead of XRF — and weighed; diamonds are evaluated with a partnering gemologist; signed pieces are assessed for resale demand.
- 3
You get an offer
A firm offer: gold and silver content at their live spot prices at the time of your visit, plus any stones or designer value.
- 4
Get paid — cash on the spot or your choice
Accept our offer and receive cash on the spot, or choose another available payment method: wire transfer, cashier's or business check, Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or gift card, including for high-value items. Payment in gold, silver or platinum can also be discussed and negotiated. Or decline and take your items home.
Selling other valuables, too? See our related Houston services: Sell Diamonds, Jewelry Buyer and Sell Gold. Items you bring together are evaluated at the same visit and combined into one offer. You can also see what Houston sellers bring us or get directions to our Southwest Freeway store.
Sell Estate Jewelry — Questions & Answers
- Do you buy an entire jewelry collection at once?
- Yes. Gold King regularly buys complete estates and will itemize every piece so you can see what each item contributed to the total offer.
- What paperwork do I need to sell inherited jewelry?
- You need a valid government-issued photo ID. If the estate is in probate, bring documentation showing your authority to sell.
- What happens to costume jewelry in the lot?
- We identify it, explain why it has no melt value, and hand it back to you. There is never a charge for sorting or testing.
Guides to read first
Before you sell, it helps to know how the offer is calculated. These Gold King guides cover it in plain language:
- Pricing22K Gold Value: What Is a 22K Gold Stamp Worth?
What a 22K, 22KT or 916 gold stamp is worth: the purity math per gram, how hallmarks are read, and what heavier 22K bridal jewelry sells for.
- PlatinumPlatinum Value Guide: Purity, Worth & Selling
How platinum jewelry is valued: purity stamps, why it's priced differently than gold, and what to expect selling platinum in Houston.
- DiamondsHow to Sell a Diamond: 4Cs, Reports & Pricing
Understand the 4Cs, GIA vs. other reports, lab-grown vs. natural, and how diamond resale pricing really works before you sell.
- JewelryEstate Jewelry Guide: Settling & Selling a Collection
A practical guide to sorting a full jewelry box, handling executor paperwork, and selling estate jewelry for its real value.
- JewelryAntique Jewelry Guide: Period ID & Value
Learn to identify Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro and mid-century jewelry, and when antique value beats simple melt.
- JewelryJewelry Appraisal Guide: Insurance vs. Resale
Why an insurance appraisal and a resale offer on the same piece of jewelry can be very different numbers, and what each is for.
- JewelryEngagement Ring Resale: What They're Really Worth
What an engagement ring is realistically worth on resale after a broken engagement, divorce or upgrade, and how to get the most for it.
- EducationPawn Shop vs. Gold Buyer: Which Pays More?
Compare pawn shop loans against selling to a dedicated gold buyer in Houston — how payouts, speed and ownership differ.
- DiamondsHow Diamonds Are Evaluated Before Sale
Learn how buyers assess diamonds using the 4Cs, certification, fluorescence and cut quality — plus how lab-grown stones are identified.
- EducationCommon Mistakes People Make Selling Gold
Avoid the most common mistakes gold sellers make in Houston, from skipping comparisons to misunderstanding karat and cleaning jewelry.