THE COSTUME JEWELRY BUYER
We Buy Vintage Costume Jewelry & Estate Collections
Inherited a jewelry box? Downsizing a collection? Not sure what you have? We specialize in buying vintage costume jewelry from individuals and estates throughout the United States.
No need to identify, clean, research, or sort your jewelry first. Just send us a few photos to get started.
How It Works
We review your submission.
We’ll review the information you send to see whether your collection is a good fit for what we buy.
We'll contact you.
If we're interested in examining the collection, we’ll reach out with next steps and shipping details.
We examine the jewelry.
We will examine your items in person to verify quality and condition for a final purchase offer.
You decide.
If you accept, we'll issue payment. If you decline, we will return the collection at our expense.
What We Buy
1) Brooches & Pins
Rhinestone, enamel, figural, floral, novelty and more.
2) Necklaces & Beads
Colorful glass strands, chunky plastic chains, and multi-layered beads.
3) Clip-On & Pierced Earrings
From bold clip-ons to simple studs, including sparkly rhinestones and colorful pairs.
4) Bracelets
Charm bracelets, bangles, cuffs and link bracelets in all styles and colors.
5) Rings
Cocktail rings, everyday bands and statement pieces, with or without stones.
6) Signed Designer Jewelry
Trifari, Coro, Monet, Napier, Eisenberg, Weiss, Miriam Haskell and many others.
7) Unsigned Vintage Jewelry
High-quality vintage pieces without maker marks, including stunning glass and rhinestone items.
8) Entire Jewelry Boxes & Collections
Full jewelry boxes, estates, or mixed collections of any vintage costume jewelry.
About The Costume Jewelry Buyer
We are a Columbia, South Carolina-based business with decades of combined professional experience in the jewelry and watch industries. We have a genuine appreciation for vintage costume jewelry—from signed designer pieces and sparkling rhinestones to the unsigned treasures tucked away in jewelry boxes for generations.
Our team brings extensive professional training and hands-on experience to every collection, including credentials as a GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG), Graduate Pearls (GP), Jewelry Design & Technology (JDT) graduate, and Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP), alongside a professional watchmaker with 30 years of experience working with watches and jewelry.
We created The Costume Jewelry Buyer because vintage costume jewelry deserves knowledgeable attention, too. Whether you're handling an inherited collection, settling an estate, downsizing, or simply ready to part with jewelry you no longer wear, our goal is to make the process straightforward, respectful, and comfortable.
You don't need to know what you have before contacting us. Signed or unsigned, sorted or still sitting exactly as you found it in the jewelry box—we're happy to take a look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you an appraisal service?
No. We are simply purchasing jewelry. Our purchase offers are not independent appraisals of fair‑market or insurance value.
Does my jewelry need to be signed?
No.
Do I need to clean or sort it?
No. Please don't clean vintage jewelry before submitting it.
Do you buy entire jewelry boxes?
YES. We love buying these!
What types of jewelry do you purchase?
We specialize in vintage costume jewelry, including brooches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. We buy both signed designer pieces and high-quality unsigned vintage items.
How do I ship my collection to you?
Once we review your photos and confirm interest, we will provide instructions for shipping your collection to our office in South Carolina via a secure, tracked method.
How long does the process take?
We review submissions as promptly as possible. If we're interested in your collection, we'll contact you with next steps. After receiving and examining your jewelry, we'll contact you with our purchase offer.
What happens if I decline your offer?
If you choose not to accept our offer, we will ship your collection back to you at your expense. We strive for transparency and fairness in every transaction.