Sell Fine Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires & Valuable Gemstone Jewelry
Get a GIA Graduate Gemologist Evaluation With Nicholas Estate Buyers for your rare and fine gemstones and jewelry.
Receive an expert evaluation for exceptional natural colored gemstones and fine gemstone jewelry from a GIA Graduate Gemologist in Fort Lauderdale.
Selling Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds, or Alxandrites?
Nicholas Estate Buyers specializes in purchasing fine-quality emeralds, rubies, sapphires, alexandrites, and other important colored gemstones—with a particular interest in stones set in valuable rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, signed jewelry, and estate and antique jewelry.
Our expertise & exceptional customer service ensure you receive the best value for your heirloom jewelry.
Discover the many benefits of choosing Nicholas Estate Buyers as your trusted partner in selling.
Your Fine Gemstone Experts: Nicholas Estate Buyers
Work Directly With a GIA Graduate Gemologist | Nicholas Estate Buyers
Colored gemstone value can be influenced by color, tone, saturation, transparency, clarity, cut, carat weight, geographic origin, treatment, laboratory documentation, rarity and current market demand.
At Nicholas Estate Buyers, your gemstone or jewelry is evaluated by professionals experienced with fine jewelry and important colored stones.
Expert Gemological Evaluation
We evaluate the characteristics that distinguish an exceptional natural gemstone from ordinary commercial material.
Complete Jewelry Evaluation
For mounted gemstones, we evaluate the entire piece rather than viewing the stones merely as material to be removed. Fine diamonds, precious metal, craftsmanship, age, maker and design can all contribute to value.
Strong Market Knowledge
Our experience buying and selling fine estate jewelry allows us to evaluate pieces based on their desirability within the actual secondary market—not simply their metal weight.
Private & Professional
Evaluations are handled discreetly at our Fort Lauderdale location, with no obligation to sell.
With South Florida's Premier GIA Graduate Gemologist
Nicholas Estate Buyers purchases fine colored gemstones and gemstone jewelry from clients throughout Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton, Palm Beach and the surrounding South Florida area.
Discover the True Value of Your Precious Gemstone Jewelry
What Makes a Colored Gemstone Valuable?
Two stones of the same variety and carat weight can differ dramatically in value.
When evaluating an emerald, ruby, sapphire, alexandrite or other important colored gemstone, we may consider:
Color
Fine color is one of the most important factors affecting the desirability of a colored gemstone.
Origin
For certain gemstones, geographic origin can materially influence market desirability when supported by appropriate laboratory testing.
Treatment
Heat treatment, fracture filling, diffusion, oiling and other treatments can affect value. Untreated examples of certain gemstones can command substantial premiums.
Size
Large fine-quality natural gemstones can become increasingly rare as carat weight increases.
Clarity & Transparency
Clarity is evaluated differently for each gemstone species, but transparency and the nature of inclusions can have a significant effect on value.
Laboratory Reports
Reports from respected gemological laboratories can provide important information regarding identity, treatment and, in certain cases, origin.
The Jewelry Itself
A valuable gemstone mounted in an antique, signed, designer or exceptionally well-made piece should be evaluated as part of the complete jewel.
GIA Gemologist on Staff, Expert Evaluations
Before Selling Your Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire or Alexandrite
Do not have a jeweler remove an important gemstone simply because you are considering selling it. We can evaluate gemstones while mounted, and the original jewelry may contribute additional value.
Keep Any Laboratory Reports
GIA, AGL, Gübelin, SSEF and other laboratory documentation can be useful when evaluating significant colored gemstones.
Bring the Entire Piece
If you have a gemstone ring, necklace, bracelet, earrings or brooch, bring the complete item rather than separating the stone from the gold or platinum.
Bring Original Documentation When Available
Old appraisals, receipts, designer boxes, certificates and provenance can sometimes provide useful information.
Avoid Assuming an Old Appraisal Equals Current Market Value
Insurance replacement appraisals and secondary-market purchase values serve different purposes. We evaluate the item based on its characteristics and current resale market.
Selling a Fine Gemstone Should Begin With a Proper Evaluation
Whether you are selling a single important colored gemstone or an entire collection of estate jewelry, Nicholas Estate Buyers offers a straightforward and confidential process.
Our specialty is identifying value that can be overlooked when a gemstone is treated simply as another loose stone or when an entire jewel is valued only for its gold content.
Don't dismantle a potentially valuable piece before obtaining a complete evaluation.
Have You Been Told to Remove the Stones Before Selling Your Jewelry?
If you have emeralds, rubies, sapphires or other fine gemstones mounted in gold or platinum jewelry, we recommend allowing us to examine the piece in its original form first.
A gemstone ring, bracelet, necklace, brooch or pair of earrings may have value because of its:
- Gemstones
- Diamonds
- Precious metal
- Designer or maker
- Age and period
- Construction
- Rarity
- Provenance
- Value as a complete piece of jewelry
Once stones have been removed and the mounting has been melted, that additional value may be permanently lost.
We purchase complete fine gemstone jewelry—not simply loose stones left after the precious metal has already been sold.
The Simple Process for Selling Fine Gemstones & Jewelry
Trust the Premier Graduate Gemologist in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Why Owners of Fine Gemstones Choose Nicholas Estate Buyers
GIA Gemological Expertise
Important colored gemstones require knowledgeable evaluation. Work with a GIA Graduate Gemologist familiar with natural emeralds, rubies, sapphires, alexandrites, diamonds and fine estate jewelry.
Fine Jewelry Specialists
We understand that the gemstone is only one component of many important jewels. We evaluate the stone, diamonds, mounting, maker, period, construction and market desirability together.
Buyers, Not a Scrap Operation
Our interest extends beyond the melt value of gold or platinum. Fine jewelry, exceptional gemstones and collectible pieces are evaluated for what they are.
Immediate Market Knowledge
As active buyers and sellers of fine estate jewelry, we understand the characteristics collectors and jewelry buyers value in important colored gemstones.
Private Appointments
Meet with us at our Fort Lauderdale location for a discreet, professional evaluation of your gemstone or jewelry.
Sell Your Jewelry with Confidence at Nicholas Estate Buyers
Get a GIA Graduate Gemologist Appraisal For Your Antique and Vintage Gemstones
Nicholas Estate Buyers actively purchases valuable natural colored gemstones and fine gemstone jewelry.
We are particularly interested in:
Fine Emeralds
Natural Rubies
Fine Sapphires
Natural Alexandrites
Large or Exceptional Colored Gemstones
Signed Gemstone Jewelry
Antique & Estate Gemstone Jewelry
Signed Gemstone Jewelry, such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co, Verdura, David Webb, Bulgari, and many more!
Unsure About Where to Start?
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