Est. 1872 · 300 businesses

Jewelers Row

Chicago, Illinois

One of the oldest jewelry districts in America. Three landmark buildings (Mallers, Wabash, Pittsfield) house 300+ jewelers, including estate buyers, diamond cutters, and gold refiners.

★ Wabash Avenue between Madison and Washington (also called the Mallers Building district)

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Why district buyers pay more

  • Compressed competition. Dozens of buyers within walking distance.
  • Specialist categories. Estate, watch, and diamond experts side by side.
  • Wholesale resale chains. Direct auction circuits = higher buy-side offers.
  • Walk-in appraisals. Free verbal estimates from multiple specialists.

Selling tips for the Jewelers Row

  1. Visit weekday mornings. Buyers have time for full evaluations.
  2. Bring 2–3 pieces. Specialists give detailed offers when focused.
  3. Collect 3 offers minimum. First offers are typically 10–15% below ceiling.
  4. Use district security. Ask for armed escort to your vehicle for $10K+ transports.

Today’s spot prices

Gold
$4,546
Silver
$76.30
Platinum
$1,978
Palladium
$1,422

14K = 58.3% · 18K = 75% · 22K = 91.6% · 24K = 99.9%

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