Material and marks
Maker’s marks and fineness stamps help guide inspection. A stamp is a clue to investigate, not the entire evaluation.
SELL SILVER
Silver worth
a closer look.
Bring silver jewelry, flatware or a collection to SDJB for an evaluation. Learn what the marks, material, usable silver content and resale potential mean for your pieces.
Start with an inquiry. Final offer after evaluation.
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WHAT YOU CAN BRING
From a single piece to a family set.
SDJB buys sterling silver jewelry and silverware, along with eligible silver coins and bullion. A mixed collection can be a good starting point for a conversation.
- Sterling jewelry, including broken or unmatched pieces
- Flatware, serving pieces and hollowware
- Silver coins and bullion, evaluated for their particular characteristics
Silver-colored does not always mean solid silver. Plated pieces and weighted items need different consideration; ask the team before bringing a large collection.
WHAT SHAPES THE OFFER
The details behind the number.
Silver content
Purity and the amount of silver matter. Handles, weighted bases and other non-silver components can make gross weight misleading.
Maker and completeness
A recognizable pattern, maker or matching set may deserve a resale assessment beyond a metal-only calculation.
Condition and market
Damage, repairs, demand and current metal prices influence the available buying options.
AN ILLUSTRATION, NOT A PRICE ESTIMATE
Understand how jewelry offers are determinedA heavy piece is not necessarily mostly silver.
A weighted candlestick and a solid serving spoon may have similar scale weights but very different amounts of silver. A meaningful evaluation accounts for construction before applying a metal value.
FROM YOUR FIRST QUESTION
Know what happens next.
Your conversation goes to the SDJB team. Your preferred visit store stays with your inquiry.
Tell us about your item
Start with what you know. You don’t need a model number or an appraisal to begin.
Meet your buyer
Your item is examined in person. Ask questions about the evaluation and your options.
Decide with the details
Hear the reasoning behind the offer, then decide whether selling is right for you.
Bring the set, not just a sample.
Start with what you already know. Ask the team what else would help with your particular piece.
- Keep matching pieces together and note approximate quantities.
- Bring any existing maker or pattern information; no research is required to start.
- Ask about a large collection before carrying it in, and avoid polishing or altering pieces just for evaluation.
A REAL PLACE. PEOPLE YOU CAN MEET.
Your next stop.
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO · GASLAMP
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Saturday by confirmed appointment · Sunday closed
Buying · Collateral loans · Retail · Repairs · Custom jewelry
Store details & directionsBEFORE YOU DECIDE
Your questions, answered.
Do you buy broken silver jewelry?
SDJB considers broken sterling jewelry. Material, silver content and the particular item determine the buying options.
Can you quote a whole set from its weight?
Gross weight alone is not enough. Purity, weighted components, maker, condition and resale potential can change the assessment.
What if I do not know whether it is sterling or plated?
Say so in your inquiry. You can describe the pieces and any visible marks, and the team can explain the next evaluation step.
Buying service at our flagship: SDJB’s silver buying information.
CONSIDERING ANOTHER OPTION?
Ask about borrowing.
A collateral loan is a separate option for an eligible item. The lender holds it under the agreement; repayment according to the terms is required to recover it.
More than one kind of piece?
Find the details that matter for each item you’re considering.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s talk about your silver.
An inquiry starts the conversation. A final offer follows evaluation.