Est. 1851 · 75 businesses

Jewelers Row

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Oldest continuously operating jewelry district in the U.S. Predominantly family-owned shops specializing in estate appraisals, antique jewelry resale, and certified diamond purchases.

★ Sansom Street between 7th and 8th

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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
$4,041
Silver
$57.15
Platinum
$1,608
Palladium
$1,271

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

30-day metal price trend

How spot prices moved over the last 30 trading days. District buyers' offers tend to track these moves with a 24–48h lag.

30-day trend · 4 metals · refreshed daily
+5%+2%0%-2% Gold -1.4%Silver -4.2%Platinum -2.4%Palladium +4.1%

Typical offer ranges in Philadelphia

A 1ct certified engagement ring — how different buyer types compare. The Jewelers Row's walk-in competition keeps local offers closer to online specialists than to pawn.

1ct engagement ring · typical cash offer range
Online specialist $2,500 – $4,500insured mail-in, 2–5 daysLocal district buyer $1,500 – $3,000walk-in, 3 offers same dayMall jeweler $500 – $2,000Pawn shop $300 – $700instant cash, lowest offer $0$1.5K$3.0K$4.5K$6.0K

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